Planning a wedding guest list is hard enough, especially if you have limited seats available. However, friends can sometimes add to that stress by specifying who they wish to seat with or requesting for their partner to be included. If you are planning a small intimate wedding and have limited space available only, should you include your guest’s or friend’s partner?
When To Include Guests’ Partner
You may have limited guest space on your wedding list. However, as much as you would like to keep it to only your friends, you should invite their partners in the following circumstances:
- If they are already married.
- If they are engaged to be married.
- If you know your friend’s partner quite well.
- If you are mutual friends with your friend’s partner.
Tips on how you can word your wedding invitation below.
How Should You Word Your Wedding Invitation?
If you are planning a no-partner wedding and intend to only invite your direct friends, do ensure that your wedding invitation states only your friend’s name. Don’t include “& guest” or “& partner” as that will be a clear indication that additional guests are welcome. In doing that, do ensure that both bride and groom agree on this to avoid any misunderstandings between their guests. You might have to provide a little bit of explaining but space limitations are always a good reason.
When compiling your RSVPs, do confirm with your friends that they are coming alone to avoid unexpected guests on your wedding day. Not inviting partners may seem a little rude to some, depending on the culture you live in. However, if you are struggling with space and costs for your wedding, it is fair to exclude your guests’ partners as you may not even know them. It is a fine line to walk and while you would like to please everyone, do remember that it is ultimately, your wedding party.
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