Guests bringing more than one person

I would say exactly that. You can only accommodate so many guests and they can only bring one.

You tell them, "Sorry, but we're at capacity. Hope to see you there, but understand if you can't attend." Did you not give them plus ones or invite their SOs on the invitation?

If you have sent out the invite with their name and their name alone, with no plus one attatched and somehow stating we have reserved 'blank' seats in your honor. You kind of don't have to be polite. You have done your job in the way of making it known.

Especially if they are wanting to bring 2-3 extra.

Just simply say. "Sorry, there is no way we can accommodate your request." or a simple no. No is a complete sentence. You do not need to explain it either.

Now if they are wanting to bring their spouse, they should have been invited in the first place.

Ok I will try. I think what really bothers me isbthat the people who have done this are not bringing significant others, they are wanting to bring their friends that I do not even know.

Hard NO. This is kinda bold- after your plus one you should not be bringing another guest. Plus, these may be people you don't know well (or at all) so they're not likely to think of your wedding as a special day- just a fancy dinner and open bar (and a girl in a white dress).

If you gave them a plus one, they get exactly that, PLUS ONE. Otherwise, they are the invited guest, they don't get an entourage.

Then a NO will do just fine if they are trying to bring their besties. This day is not for them to bring their groupies to have a great day. This day is for them to be celebrating with you.

You tell them sorry but our venue has a limited capacity so we can only accommodate you and one guest.

ETA words

What? Who does that? I'd never think. I agree with PP. Ummm No.

Don't tell them that you prefer they not. Tell them they can't.

Tell them no. You don't have to be nice about it. Your guests are being incredibly rude.

Just tell them that you don't have the room.

I don't understand bringing random friends (plural) to a wedding. I can maybe see wanting to bring one if you don't know anyone there, but 2 or 3??? Tell them that you cannot accommodate more people.

Just tell them no. Honestly you owe them a reason because it's ridiculous that they asked

Well, I guess according to some people on WW, if they have a serious relationship with more than one person, it is not up to the bride to judge, and all have to be accommodated.

Karen, the OP is obviously not talking about these people being in a relationship with multiple people FFS

Don't try! -do it. Write out the wording suggested above if you find it hard to be assertive. Weddings are not a casual backyard party where extra guests can sometimes be accommodated.

Who does that???? It's definitely wtf Wednesday.

Victoria, well what do you do with people in polygamous relationships?

No, just say no! You are restricted by numbers.