Plus One?

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 So we are overextended as it is with our guest list and I'd say that about 90% of them are couples. Do we have to add a plus one to the singles? I don't want to be rude but it is at my parents house and I'm worried about it being too crowded. Thoughts? Thank you. 

M&R7111

I'm in a similar situation with a VERY tight guest list.  Anyone single and not in a relationship will not get a +1.

Some people think it's rude, but oh well.  I was invited to many small weddings without a +1.  I totally understand the situations with guest lists.

PharmacyBride

Personally, I believe all adults should be invited with a guest.  It isn't taboo to not be married anymore.. so I think it is a polite gesture.

If you are this tight on space.. I would suggest giving +1s to all established relationships.

JessAndTrav

It's a nice gesture, but you don't have to, unless they're living with or engaged to someone, but then that would classify them as a couple. So there you go.

AmoroAgain

Cut your list so that you're not overcrowded or overextended.  Singles do not have to have a plus one-- only people that are in serious relationships.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_plus-one-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:013fd0cc-7480-46cb-8b43-17cdd0512009Post:1fb2fd89-844b-4364-beea-77fd76a81133">Re: Plus One?</a>:
[QUOTE]Personally, I believe all adults should be invited with a guest.  It isn't taboo to not be married anymore.. so I think it is a polite gesture.
Posted by PharmacyBride[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. Buuuut you don't have to, no, not if they are truly single. However, if someone will not know anyone else and/or they are traveling from OOT, it would be a nice thing to do. Most people also extend the option to bring dates to immediate family (siblings) and WP members.

Simply Fated

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[QUOTE] So we are overextended as it is with our guest list and I'd say that about 90% of them are couples. Do we have to add a plus one to the singles? I don't want to be rude but it is at my parents house and I'm worried about it being too crowded. Thoughts? Thank you. 
Posted by jlauren1[/QUOTE]
if they aren't in a relationship, then they don't need to be invited with a plus 1. I think it's a nice gesture, especially if they don't know anyone else there besides the bride and/or groom, but if your venue has a limit (in this case your parents' house) then I think it's ok to cut the guest list that way.