Uninvited guests coming to the reception after dinner?

Omg people, there is a difference in a couple that’s been together for YEARS, lives together, has children etc and a couple that’s been dating for a few months. In this case I think it’s perfectly acceptable not to invite the BF.

View Quoted Comment Thank you. People are making me out to be a monster. I was invited to a wedding a couple years ago and my now fiancé was not invited. Yet another cousin of mine was able to bring his girlfriend. I’m not going to start making exceptions for certain people and cause drama.

In my opinion i would tell her no. Im having a rule that if you havent been dating at least a year, you dont get to bring your significant other. I am having under 20 guests at my wedding and it is a very intimate event so if i havent gotten to know your boyfriend or girlfriend enough to invite them without being a +1 then they shouldnt be there. That may seem cruel to some but FH and i are only inviting out nearest and dearest. So its ultimately up to you but if you and your fiance are footing the entire bill, its entirely your choice on whether the boyfriend of a few months comes or not.

It isn't common at all? It's super weird for someone to show up halfway through the reception! Especially since the dancing & drinking starts usually before favors or dessert is handed out, so are you supposed to accommodate those people then? And do they just not get a seat or do you have empty seats during dinner? If they aren't invited, they shouldn't come at all.

Do whatever you want- but then don't complain when people don't come at all. If wants me to witness their wedding they should care about my enjoyment as well. It's a 2 way street.