Plus Ones for a Small Wedding

I would give plus ones to any singles that wouldn't know anyone other than you or the groom, just so they have someone to talk to. If someone is in a serious relationship/married then you should invite them with their partner.

If they’re in a relationship, their SO should be invited with them by name. Plus ones aren’t required for single guests, but I would give them to anyone who is traveling or won’t know anyone else at the wedding.

We didnt give any single guests plus ones (but almost everyone knows each other, so no pressure). Just dont forget that couples arent a "plus one". 🍀

We have a small guest list, and decided to give all our singles a plus one. It really would only add like five people, so it won’t break the budget either way. So I would look over your list, see how many it would add with plus ones for all your single family and friends. Not everyone will bring one, but see how much of a difference it will make both in budget and attendance. I don’t think you should just go along with your future in-laws opinion, especially if they’re not giving you money to pay for the wedding. But if it’s not going to change the overall intimacy of your event, it may not be worth the stress to eliminate plus ones.

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I completely agree with this. Couples are a social unit and need to be invited together!

When you say “plus one”, are you referring to single guests being given a date, or are you referring to not inviting people’s partners? If it’s the first, you’re fine. If it’s the second, no - that’s not a plus one anyway. You can’t split couples up - they are a social unit and both partners need to be invited.

I don’t think it’s rude, i think the people who should have plus ones are married people. Other than tht it’s your wedding, so do what’s best for you!

I think anyone in a serious, committed relationship should have their partner invited, as well. For example, you wouldn't invite one half of a married couple and not invite their spouse. But, single people don't need a plus one if you don't want to give them one!

We didn't give single people plus ones. We invited all significant others. I wouldn't exclude SOs, that will cause a lot of people to not attend.

Elope. You'll save a great deal of money. You can still dress up and have a photographer!!