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Sarah
Expert September 2012

Can I bring a girlfriend?

Sarah, on March 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

My fiance and I are inviting every guest with a plus one. We are also paying for the entire wedding; not our parents. My 3 younger sisters (who have never been to a wedding before) are bringing their boyfriends. No problem! But all 3 of them have also asked me if they can bring a girlfriend. I think this is completely inappropriate and have a few questions to ask.

1. One wants to bring a girlfriend instead of a guy date. But if I say yes, will this cause my other 2 sisters to comlplain that they can't bring their friend? Should I just tell her no?

2. One sister has offered to pay for her friend to come. If I say no, does this look like I'm being a Bridezilla?

3. How do I explain to them that this is not proper ettiquette to "bring a friend"without critisizing them? Of if they all want to pay for their girlfriends to come should I just let them and not cause family drama?

Thank you for reading!


7 Comments

Latest activity by Sarah, on March 10, 2012 at 12:55 PM
  • Mrs. S™
    Master October 2011
    Mrs. S™ ·
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    Hi Sarah and welcome to WW.

    It's very nice of you to allow +1, but that's really it - plus 1, not plus any number people like. So if one of your sisters wants to bring a friend instead of a boyfriend... that's her call. Tell them the space is limited and you're paying per guest.

    Don't let them pay for additional guests. You're getting married and want to do so surrounded by people you care about. You're not running a business, and no, it's not about being a bridezilla.

    Finally, could you please change your avatar under your profile to anything other than salt and pepper shaker? It helps us recognize people.

    Happy planning!

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  • GBAC :)
    Super August 2012
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    Plus 1 means plus 1. doesnt matter who they bring as long as it is only 1! i would tell them that there is a pp limit and unless they can get someone else on the list to give up their plus one they only get one! one means one!

    ps..its YOUR wedding.. they either had their chance or will have..

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  • Carrie
    Master December 2011
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    I would tell them they are each allowed to bring ONE guest. If they rather bring their friend instead of boyfriend that is their choice. I wouldn't let your sister pay for the extra guest. I would explain weddings are a more formal event and they can't just bring a bunch of friends to tag along like they would at a more casual party.

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  • Labake
    Master June 2012
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    Hi Sarah!

    We are allowing every guest to bring a plus one as well. I think the fact that you have allowed that is enough. You just have to tell her no. You only want x amount of people at your wedding and people aren't allowed a plus two.

    I agree with Mrs S. Don't allow her to pay. She may be initally upset but you'll avoid more drama later on when your other sisters want to bring additional guests.

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  • Rachel W.
    Master May 2012
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    I agree with the ladies above. Plus 1 means plus 1. My brother asked if I would invite his friend, which I declined. I like his friend, but there's no need for me to pay for him. He can have him at his own wedding (whenever that may be).

    But the point is, they can't just invite whomever they want. You and your FH didn't invite their posse for a reason.

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  • Yolanda
    Dedicated July 2012
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    I agree with al the ladies above. Your sisters should choose if they want to make it a "girls night" or a "date night". Remind them that you are being very gracious by allowing them a guest each.

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  • Sarah
    Expert September 2012
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    Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Your thoughts are greatly appreciated....and super helpful. Congrats to you all!

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