2007-06-18 19:42:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I assume your invite said "and Guest". If it didn't you might just want to go alone. But I think most couples assume you might bring someone. My best friend did if she sent one to a single buddy, cuz you never know when they just started seeing someone.
Either one is fine. Think of it this way: you are gonna be lucky either way. Women love weddings. If there is someone you have your eye on, then asking her to a wedding is a great idea. Weddings are always (well most always) fun and happy events. You pretty much know you will have a good time.
On the other hand, if you are shy or don't have your eye on someone to ask, you could go and meet a hot bridesmaid or other female guest. And it is not like you don't have anything to talk about, you both know the bride or groom, you probably live in the same area, and you both were at the ceremony. Talk about any of those things.
Either way-you win. And there is no written law either way as to go stag or take a date, so feel free to so as you like!
2007-06-18 19:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by tired 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only take a date if it says your name and guest on the wedding invitation envelope. DO NOT take a date if one is not invited.
I always went alone-a lot of my friends would just meet a guy and make him tag along, but I always had a better time going alone because that way I could dance with whomever I wanted. The only time I took a date was when my friend got married, my boyfriend came from Germany to attend, and we got officially engaged that night. We had so much fun at this wedding, and we recently went to the place that the reception was held to recreate good memories.
Have a great time-whether or not you decide to take a date or alone. Oh, and the other person is right-women do love weddings!
2007-06-18 23:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the invite says "guest," then you may bring a date. However, you should confirm that your date is attending and RSVP for both you and your date before the deadline. You may bring whomever you wish, although it's a very bad idea to ask someone who is on bad terms with the bride or groom.
If the invitation does not say "guest," you should not bring a date.
You will usually be seated either with your friends or your acquaintances (for example, if you are a coworker of the bride, you'll usually be seated with other coworkers of the bride) so you will usually have someone to talk to even if you go alone. I have occasionally seen the bride and groom seat single people (or people whose spouses/significant others could not make it) of the same age together in which case you are with others who are in the same boat, so to speak.
2007-06-18 20:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends what you want, every time I have gone to a wedding stag, well lets just say I never woke up alone. I like the fact that when you go stag, you make the rules, do what you want, when you want and who you want, when you take a date, you're pretty much tied to them for the whole night.
2007-06-18 19:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by rogue_wolf_y2k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That all depends. Dates are encouraged, but think of it this way. All those women out there, love and lust in the air. If you've ever seen Wedding Crashers the theory is right. Women go crazy at weddings. Go stag and pick one up.
2007-06-18 19:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the envelope is addressed to "Mr John Smith and Guest" then you are welcome to bring a date.
If the envelope is addressed to "Mr John Smith" then the invitation is for YOU ONLY. And it is not polite to call and ask the Bride and Groom if you can bring a date.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-06-19 00:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Avis B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your invitation says your name "and guest", you may take a date, but don't have to. Otherwise, if you aren't dating anyone, go stag -- there are always nice available girls at weddings!
2007-06-19 02:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First it depends on the invitation, Sometimes you are not invited with a guest.
I have never brought a date just to have one at a wedding, if you are in a relationship then you bring a date.
2007-06-19 01:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your invitation states "and guest" then the choice is up to you. Since the bride and groom will be mingling with all the guests and if you don't know any of the other guests, then I would suggest bringing a date so you'll have someone to socialize with.
2007-06-18 19:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did your invitation arrive? If it was addressed to you "and guest" then you can bring someone. If it was addressed only to you...then you have to show up stag.
Head's up! Bridesmaids are usually ready for fun.
2007-06-18 19:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by backwardsinheels 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋