Hey! I don't normally post on this board, but had an etiquette question.
FI and are are trying to get a draft of a guest list going. We are trying to keep it around 75 people, so we have to be strict about who we are inviting. My question is about a plus one for my aunt. She is related by marriage, my dad's sister-in-law's sister. Although she is not really my aunt, she has always been very close with my family and she is who got my parents together.
She lost her husband two years ago and now lives by herself. My mom said I have to inviter her with a plus one. I said that since we have to be strict about the guest list, etiquette dictates that we only have to give people in relationships a plus one.
On the same note, my mom's sister (my aunt) lost her husband many years ago, and has never remarried or ever been in a relationship in my lifetime. My mom says I need to do a plus one in her situation too.
I would give everyone a plus one if I could, but our budget just isn't going to allow that. Even though they probably wouldn't bring a guest if invited, I don't really want to risk it. What do you ladies have to say about this? Thanks!