

The rules about cohabitation, dating, and marriage go out the window when it comes to plus-ones for your wedding party. Everyone in the Bridal Party Should Receive a Plus-One “I advise, and I see more and more, that take a good look at their list and say ‘If we only have one or two single friends who don’t get a plus-one, will they enjoy themselves? Will they feel uncomfortable? How can we make them have a great time? Even if they’re not necessarily in a long-term relationship, maybe they can bring someone,’ ” suggests Harrison. Married, Engaged and Cohabitating Guests Traditionally Receive a Plus-OneĪs a rule of thumb, Amber Harrison, the head of weddings at Shutterfly, says only married, engaged, and “serious” couples (say, they’re living together or have been together for a year or more) receive a plus-one.

“Millions of couples have gone through-or are going through-this difficult stage in the planning process, and have gotten over this hurdle.” Stressing over who should get a plus-one on your special day? No need to fret-follow these tried-and-true wedding plus-ones rules.

“To the couples out there experiencing this obstacle in their wedding planning journey, I hope you can take solace in the fact that you’re not alone,” says celebrity wedding planner Matthew David Hopkins. Navigating wedding plus-one etiquette for your big day is no easy feat. When an event isn't added to your calendar, you get an invitation by email, even if the event organizer chooses not to send one.Enjoy your just-got-engaged glow while it lasts-as a newly minted bride-to-be, you still have a guest list to write.
