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Megan
Expert November 2022

Plus one

Megan, on February 13, 2020 at 3:16 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 14
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What age do you think that guests at a wedding should start getting a plus one?


We both have several cousins who are highschool/ college age, and I'm wondering do I need to give them a plus one?
Some of my cousins are in/going into college and might have a boyfriend or girlfriend but I don't know them that well or never met them.
I mean clearly they will know people at the wedding like family members.

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Latest activity by Krys, on March 9, 2020 at 4:38 PM
  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I think anyone 18 or over should have their significant others invited. People younger than that it can be up to your discretion and budget.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
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    That's kinda what I was thinking. Thanks!
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    We gave anyone over 18 with an SO a plus one. We didn't invite a ton of guests 15-18 so this wasn't a big deal but they didn't get a plus one.

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  • Kelsie
    Devoted March 2020
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    The only people I guaranteed plus ones to were my family and bridal party. I also only extended plus ones to family and bridal party if they are currently in a relationship. No SO, no plus one. I did invite married couples together. You are not obligated to give plus ones if you want a smaller wedding and on a budget, which we are.

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  • Maria
    Super October 2019
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    We didn't give plus ones to any guests that were still in high school. Above that age, everyone received one.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    Everyone over 18 should be invited along with their significant other if they have one. You don’t need to give anyone a “plus one” to anyone who is single. Especially if they will have family attending.
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  • R
    Expert May 2021
    Rachael ·
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    I did anybody that was out of high school and gets a plus-one. We weren't limited on people so that wasn't a concern for me
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  • A
    Super August 2020
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    We choose to do no plus ones.

    We invited all of our friends SO by name.

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I’d think 18 & over too.
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  • Kim
    Just Said Yes March 2020
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    ^^^ We did the same. I felt a little weird doing it BUT in the end, its our wedding and we're on a budget as well as trying to keep head count at a certain number so the venue doesn't look/feel over crowded lol Also, I didn't really want someone bringing a "plus one" when they're new in their relationship and we haven't even met the boy/girlfriend.

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  • Kelsie
    Devoted March 2020
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    Yes, same! I have one friend that I offered a plus one to and I haven't met her bf. I told her first that I might not have enough room but I would let her know. I ended up having enough space and I offered the plus one because she is traveling 5 hours for our wedding.

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  • Kim
    Just Said Yes March 2020
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    Yessss! We've had that happen too! If they're having to travel, we're fine with it. We had a few local friends reach out asking if they could bring a plus 1 and we were just honest with them. We also told them once we had a final head count, we would let them know. Most all are super understanding =)

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  • Kelsie
    Devoted March 2020
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    Yes, mine friends were ok with it too! It was nice to be able to allow them to bring their SO's though!

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  • Krys
    Dedicated October 2020
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    We decided on plus one's on a case by case basis. If they're in HS, in new relationships, or single, we judged it on whether they would know many other people. If there would only be a couple people they know, they can have a plus one. But if they know a lot of the same people we do, we didn't think they need a plus one unless they're married or have been with their SO for a long time.

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