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Plus one for bm

Hanna, on January 17, 2020 at 11:21 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
So my BMs boyfriend is not invited to the wedding for personal reasons. Anyway I let her know and she was understanding. However she texted me last week and asked if she could have a plus one and bring a friend of hers to the wedding instead. I do know this friend but it’s not like I really know her or would invite her to the wedding on her own. Should I let her have her plus one because of the circumstances? I am struggling with what to do. I feel like if she gets a plus one, I also have to give one to the other members of the party who don’t have a serious bf/gf. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Mia, on January 18, 2020 at 1:38 PM
  • Kathryn
    VIP August 2020
    Kathryn ·
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    I think a plus one is a nicety for the bridal party. They're going to be there for you and have a lot more money invested than a regular gift. I think its just up to you though. If you can afford it and you don't mind the extra, I would give them a plus one. But that's just us.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I believe all wedding party members should be given plus ones.
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  • Jessie
    Devoted September 2020
    Jessie ·
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    I think every wedding party member should be given a plus one, unless there are personal reasons like you said. If you don't have a problem with the friend, why not? And the other BMs should have plus ones too in my opinion. Bridesmaids do so much.
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  • Alejandra
    Super November 2021
    Alejandra ·
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    I think if she was understanding and didn’t make a fuss about her SO not being invited, it would be kind to allow her a plus one.
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  • Allyson
    Devoted February 2020
    Allyson ·
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    I personally would be uncomfortable with this. Does she know other people who will already be at the wedding?
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  • Allyson
    Devoted February 2020
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    I do honestly think this is true too though.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I agree with the other previous posters in that if you think about it a bridal party spends much more money in regards to your wedding day and should be allowed a plus one. She clearly does not want to be there alone because even though she's there for your big day you're also going to be spending that time with your husband at the reception. Maybe she doesn't necessarily feel like she has a strong connection with the other ladies in the bridal party and just want someone to have a good time with. However yes if you do allow her to bring the plus one thing should extend the offer to the other bridesmaids too. Regardless of whether you know this woman are not the question is can you afford to do so? If you can budget them bringing essos and I would just let them.
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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    Considering she is "understanding" that her boyfriend is not invited, I would give her the plus 1 for her friend.

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  • Marcia
    Expert March 2021
    Marcia ·
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    Honestly I am shocked she wad so gracious about not bringing her bf. Def give her a plus one if you can swing it.
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I would let her have it
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  • Mia
    Dedicated July 2020
    Mia ·
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    Yes, give her the plus one.
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