We are having a small wedding, keeping it close family and friends, and trying our hardest to keep it under 30 people. I would like to invite 5 of my guy friends from college, and would it be rude to just invite them and no guest for them?
2007-02-10 04:08:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Thanks to everyone who answered, but I'm just going to clarify some things. My fiance does not care that I'm inviting guys, he's more than happy. And these are very good friends who keep asking me when the wedding is going to be, not just "friends". A couple of them already told me, "just give me the date and place and I'll be there" when I just told them that we got engaged.
2007-02-10 04:18:00 · update #1
I was having the same difficulties with who to invite and should they bring a guest as well. I talked to some people and they gave me some pretty good advice. As long as none of men are married or in long term relationships it is ok to just invite the guys to the wedding without a guest. If any of them are married or have been with a significant other for a couple of years, you would need to invite both of them. Also explaining your situation to them may help them understand why they cannot bring a guest. If all five of them are buddies then they won't need a random date to keep themselves entertained since they can talk with eachother. Good Luck!!
2007-02-10 06:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by UhOH! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under most circumstances it would be rude BUT if they all know eachother AND are all not in serious relationships then you can exclude their "guests". Guy's usually don't like the idea of bringing someone that they are not serious about to a wedding anyway and if there is a group that will be comfortable together then go for it.
2007-02-10 09:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of three 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no wedding law that says you have to add "and guest" to the invitations of your single friends. You will not be insulting them. They have already expressed their excitement over coming to the wedding so go ahead and just invite them minus a guest.:)
2007-02-10 05:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Riss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with a poster above: i think of greater suitable than a million/2 will settle for the invitation. For my wedding ceremony some human beings went rogue and confirmed up without accepting. Others introduced undeclared babies. you would be able to would desire to perform a little certainly staging. you haven't any longer reported what number sq. ft you have for the marriage. Is it the ceremony and the reception or in simple terms the reception? Will you hire a tent? Will you hire chairs? the huge-unfold one-relatives abode can somewhat contain a house party of 20 conveniently. in case you haven't any longer despatched out your invites, that's fairly helpful to scale down your way via that concentrated visitor checklist and doubtless cut back it right down to instantaneous relatives and four close acquaintances on the two area. This certainly relies upon, of course, on the size of your place and your loved ones. If it is too previous due and you have already despatched invites, you could actually save on with up with a transformation of venue. or you will desire to consistently have a status cocktail reception!
2016-12-17 06:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by pfarr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fiance doesn't object, then there is no problem.
Now, about inviting them 'and guest' - if they are in a relationship, they should both be invited. If they are unattached, you can just invite them on their own. Many young people who are unattached prefer to attend weddings on their own, in the hope that they may 'meet' someone of the opposite sex who is also attending alone - you never know!
2007-02-10 21:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people realize you just can't invite everyone! Talk to your guy friends and explain that you'd love for them to come, and due to the limited size of your wedding you are unable to have them bring a guest. I'm sure they will understand.
2007-02-10 04:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are truly your friends then you should be able to explain to them the intimacy of the event and that unfortunately, they are to come solo. I'm sure they'll understand. Sometimes it's nice to go solo to a wedding, especially if you are not serious with the person you are bringing, like a spouse or girlfriend, because then you have to babysit them.
2007-02-10 05:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by Bridget C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be, yes. It depends on how close you are to them though, if you explain to them that it is just a small reception, they might understand. I think it would be awkward to try and explain to my boyfriend that I was invited to a wedding and he wasn't. I personally think it's common courtesy, but it's hard saying not knowing your relationship with the friends in question...
2007-02-10 04:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Taia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they didn't have girlfriends i could see it as possible. But if they do have a gf or a wife I cant see that possible. You also have to be understanding to some of your guest. Good Luck
2007-02-10 07:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they may want to bring dates with them, plus what does your hubby to be think? ask him first then make room for them and the women they bring, it sounds like to me that you don't want to see them with anyone because of some feelings there. if they cant bring guest don't exspect them to stick around long guys don't like weddings to begin with and with it being small and not alot of single women for them to hit on well they will show and wish you luck then leave. hope this helps.. but remember ask your hubby if he minds... you may not want him to invite old college girls to the wedding....good luck
2007-02-10 04:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by tlcoufan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋