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Emily
Devoted May 2021

Let’s talk Plus Ones

Emily, on January 18, 2020 at 6:07 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13
Hey all.


Going through my guest lists and seeing if there is anything to be changed. I’m getting concerned about the amount of plus ones we have.
We are inviting co-workers that we are close with at work but have never hung outside of work with. Should these people get plus ones? They are not married, no kids, not bf/gf. Is it rude to invite them only? Or should I give them a plus one?
It seems every single person I add a plus one next to their name. Is this what you did?

13 Comments

Latest activity by Kaitlin, on January 24, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    VIP September 2020
    Neeva ·
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    No I didn't give anyone I plus one unless I was inviting them solo meaning they wouldn't know anyone else there. Most single people I invited will have friends or family so don't need a plus one.

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  • Kathryn
    VIP August 2020
    Kathryn ·
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    We're giving everyone a plus one, but the only not family are our good friends that would probably find someone to invite. It's a nicety but not a necessity.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    They’ll have each other, plus ones aren’t necessary
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  • Sara
    Expert February 2020
    Sara ·
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    It's up to you in this situation. We gave plus ones to everyone single and invited all couples by name. Only one person is using their plus one out of like fifty.
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  • Lena
    Devoted May 2021
    Lena ·
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    It’s up to you. We’re giving plus ones to all the single people. The more the merrier Smiley smile
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  • S
    Devoted October 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    We’re giving everyone a plus one, I know everyone won’t be using it, but I want them to be able to enjoy the party with a date.
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  • Cassandra7
    Super August 2006
    Cassandra7 ·
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    We didn't give any plus-ones, assuming adults knew how to start and carry on conversations with each other. We invited both halves of couples by name, of course.

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  • Sophi
    Savvy September 2021
    Sophi ·
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    We’re including plus ones only if they’re in a committed relationship and/or engaged/ married. Partially because its our day and we want to know everyone who’s there and it’ll be awkward to be introduced to someone at our wedding. Other part is because, giving everyone a plus one is going to be unmanageable for our budget.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    If they aren't dating anyone, I think it's fine to not include a plus one.

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I didn't give any to my coworkers. if they're in a social group together then i don't find it absolutely necessary, esp if your budget and space doesn't allow for it


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  • mrswinteriscoming
    VIP December 2021
    mrswinteriscoming ·
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    This one, imho depends really on your budget and how much room you have for extras.

    I'm only giving plus ones to those who I know are married, engaged or otherwise in a proper relationship (i.e. the people who expect to bring their plus one). The only person who is exempt from this is a friend of mine who knows absolutely no one else from any of our friendship circles.

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    Dedicated October 2019
    KAREN ·
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    There's really no right or wrong way to do this in my eyes. We gave plus ones to married couples, people in serious relationships and the bridal party (whether or not the aforementioned applied). I have a cousin whom I love, but he does not have a partner, so we did not give him a plus one. Had a few friends in the same boat and again, did not give them a plus one.

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  • Kaitlin
    Dedicated October 2020
    Kaitlin ·
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    I was having this issue as well! for my friends from work i asked them all if it was ok if i just invited them individually and put them all the the same table since they know each other and they were more than ok with that!
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