Plus ones

If they have a significant other, you need to invite those SOs, whether you’ve met them or not. If they don’t have an SO you don’t have to give them a plus one. Couples are a social unit and you can’t split them up on an invitation.

You should include the significant others of your cousins in serious relationships. But you definitely don't have to include plus ones as long as you're consistent with all the guests. just address the invitations by name to those invited

Honestly I feel like if you don’t have enough space I think it’s ok

You should invite significant others. That’s not a plus one. Couples are a social unit, and it’s very rude to invite one half of that unit. Many people will not attend events without their partners.

If they’re not in relationships, you do not have to allow them to bring random dates. Everyone over the age of 18 should get their own invitation. Include only the names of those invited on the envelope. (If you were allowing plus ones, you would say Jane Doe and Guest.) If you’re doing online RSVPs, ensure that they can only RSVP for the correct number of people invited. If you’re doing RSVP cards, include a line that says “X number of seats have been reserved in your honor” or something along those lines to be extra clear that they cannot bring anyone else. Some people may still try to RSVP for more people, so check the cards carefully when they come back in the mail in case you have to call someone about it.

Plus ones are never required and many people don't invite them. But if someone has a significant other (dating/married/etc) they need to be invited together.


On the envelope, you list each name of those invited to avoid confusion.

Following. We may have to do the same as our venue may only be able to operate at 50% capacity.

Imo I think that’s fine as long as they’re invited with their families. It’s not like they won’t know anyone. They can spend the night with their families.

It’s fine to omit plus ones on a budget. Simply do not address the envelope to “so and so and guest”

Not rude at all. You can say no plus ones as long as you make sure you dont let anyone else bring one! Generally if someone is married or engaged though its expected they automatically get that plus one

Plus ones and SOs are very different. You do not have to give anyone a plus one that isn't dating someone, but you do have to invite SOs. If you don't invite SOs, you're implying their relationship isn't serious enough to warrant inviting the SO, which can hurt feelings. If you're tight on space, you need to cut the guest list in other ways.