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How/whether to list guests on a save-the-date

Hello! Quick question - sending out save-the-dates next week. For couples who co-habitate we're listing both people on the envelope. But for less established couples, does this hold true? I know we'll list both names on the invitation.. Where do you draw the line? Should we be letting people who are currently unattached that they'll get a +1? Should we be listing by name the new boyfriend of a good friend? 

Thanks!!



Re: How/whether to list guests on a save-the-date

  • Yes, include the names of significant others, regardless of how long they've been together.

    For the +1's for the truly single, it's not necessary. If you're inviting people who may need to make early travel arrangements, it might be a good idea, but most people don't need to know more than 6 weeks in advance that they can bring a date, and it leaves you the opportunity to cut out +1s if you need to reduce your guest list in the future. 
  • Certainly include the names of any SOs on save-the-dates.

    You don't need to add plus-ones to save-the-dates for unattached singles, but it would be a good idea to budget for a potential SO for any unattached single who might be in a relationship by the time invitations go out, in which case you would have to invite them.
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