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Single family / guests

bcollearybcolleary member
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What is the etiquette on offering plus one's for single family or close friends that are older?  If they are not dating someone, do you offer them a plus one anyway?
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  • mrsbizzzmrsbizzz member
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    We are giving plus ones in this situation because we planned for it and can afford it. I think it's nice to give people the option, although we are finding that most of these guests are not bringing an additional guest. I suspect this is because most are family and will already know a lot of people at the wedding.

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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    bcolleary said:
    What is the etiquette on offering plus one's for single family or close friends that are older?  If they are not dating someone, do you offer them a plus one anyway?
    Nope. It's very nice if you have the space and/or budget, but plus-ones for truly single guests are not required. If they are dating anyone or in a relationship, their SO should be invited.
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  • KeptInStitchesKeptInStitches member
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    You're not required to offer truly single guests a plus one. If you want to, it would be a nice gesture.
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  • misssunshine17misssunshine17 member
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    Give them whatever you're doing for younger guests. Age doesn't matter. That said, truly single guest don't need a plus one, but it is a nice gesture. If anyone considers themselves in a relationship, you must invite that person as a couple. 
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  • ElcaBElcaB member
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    PPs are correct; it's a kind gesture to offer guests plus ones, but it's not mandatory.
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  • APDSS22APDSS22 member
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    It's nice for your guests to have that option if you can afford it, but not necessary.  That being said, I've had 3 60+ year olds on my list enter into relationships between STDs and invites so age really doesn't matter much on that sort of thing.
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  • TheBaysideBrideTheBaysideBride member
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    Agree w/ PPs - nice if you can afford it. Any of my guests who were totally single but over age 30ish, I invited with guests. Many declined and came alone, espeically those who knew other people. But like my 60 year old friends who are now widows - I'm not going to ask them to come alone. It's nice if you can do it - just imagine what you would like as a guest.
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    I offered +1's to all my single guests.  It is not required but I thought it was a nice gesture because I would rather my single guests feel comfortable by bringing someone they know along rather then them declining the invitation because they don't want to come alone.

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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    It's a kindness, but not mandatory, to offer +1s to singles.
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  • Teddy917Teddy917 member
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    PPs have it covered. If they're older (like 70+), I would extend a plus one so they can have someone to help them get there and what not if necessary.
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