I'm a female. My two good friends are getting married. My date backed out, and I don't know any other men who I'm comfortable inviting. Would it be okay for me to bring a female friend as my "date"? I have not yet RSVP'd but I'm definitely going. Problem is that I won't know any other guests there.. so it might be a little uncomfortable for me to go alone.
2007-08-16 15:38:26 · 12 answers · asked by leaner 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
absolutely. if you really think that your friends might have a problem with it, call them up and ask them. If your invite was just for one person, you might want to play it safe and go alone. however, if it was for you + one, ask your friend to come.
2007-08-16 15:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by superfun124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your invitation was not addressed to you AND a guest, you should not bring one at all. Check the envelope. Just because the response card asks how many will attend, does not mean you can automatically bring a guest. If the bride and groom want you to bring one, the invitation will be to addressed to you and "guest". Otherwise, it's only for you, alone.
If you have not yet responded you should go alone. A wedding is not just a free night out for you and a "friend". It's an honor to be invited and should be treated that way.
It costs someone money for you to have a "guest" with you. So unless you're bringing a fiance or spouse, go alone.
Besides, you can meet a lot of nice, single people at weddings..or even married people with single friends.
2007-08-16 16:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the invitation said you could bring a guest, sure. Just indicate on the RSVP that you intend to bring a guest.
I have gone with a female guest, and met friends at weddings, who were also invited, all of them were female. It is OK.
2007-08-16 17:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there would be any problem with that. I'm pretty sure that any good friend would understand and just have fun. After all, it's their big day and they get to be the ones to have all the attention on them.
The only problem I could see is if they have a "it must be boys and girls only." kind of attitude.
I've gone to a few weddings with a girl (I'm a girl too) and no one really paid attention or had a problem with it. We were all too busy congradulating the couple and teasing them to really pay attention to things like that.
2007-08-16 15:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by jadestarwolf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's absolutely fine as long as your invitation says you may bring a guest.
2007-08-17 04:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to know why people even think they have to take dates to weddings? Whats wrong with going by yourself or with your family or whatever.
I have only ever heard of the taking a date to a wedding thing on the american movies and sitcoms. To me it just seems a bit weird.
2007-08-16 15:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When in doubt ask the bride (or groom). I would wager that it would be okay (maybe a little awkward for your friend) but some couples can get weird about it.
2007-08-16 16:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this would be fine. just be friends, dont go alone if ur gonna be uncomfortable.
2007-08-16 16:20:42 · answer #8 · answered by steamboat waterfalls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sure, no problem; I think that is a great solution.
2007-08-16 16:52:07 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's perfectly fine.
2007-08-16 15:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋