My wedding invitation did not have an option for me to bring guest. I'm single. Is this proper ediquette?

Answer 1

Yes. Weddings are expensive, with the food being the bulk of that expense. It does suck for you because I'm sure you would like to bring someone. However if the bride and groom are working in a smaller space, or a smaller budget, they want that seat to go to someone thy know, or is very close to someone they know; not an "and guest"

Answer 2

Yes it is fine. If you are single you are invited as a single. People have to cut costs where they can and if every single guest bought along a friend......a random person the bride and groom have probably never met, then the costs would escalate. They have probably already had to cut people they would of really liked to be there, to keep the costs down. If all their single friends bought a guest, they might have to cut others from the list. All these guests do add up! Go as a single, you never know you might even meet another single there and have some fun.

Answer 3

Honestly, if your single what's the big deal?

There are many reasons behind you not being allotted a guest it could be they didn't have the money for another guest or they didn't have the room for another guest or maybe they thought it might be taken a wrong way if you were given the option to invite a guest but had no one to bring. Typically when they say and guest it means your current partner, not just any ol' friend.

It's entirely proper etiquette.

Answer 4

This is proper etiquette. Please do not call the bride to ask if you can bring a guest. I am sure a great deal of planning went into the decision whether it was based on space, finances, etc. Calling would only make the bride feel bad about the situation. Just go by yourself or politely decline if you do not want to go alone. You never know - you might meet another person who doesn't have a guest either!

Answer 5

Yes, it is proper etiquette. If you are not married, engaged, or living with someone, you do not have to receive an option to bring someone.

The bride and groom probably do not have unlimited funds with which to feed & drink all their guests' dates and acquaintances, so that is probably why you did not receive "and guest" on your invite.

Try to remember that weddings are very expensive, and they apparantly really wanted you there. If you are uncomfortable going alone, just decline politely.

Answer 6

Sounds like proper etiquette to me. Bride and groom have the prerogative to invite (or not invite) anyone they wish. Inviting single people without the "guest" option cuts down on the guest list significantly.

Answer 7

Yes, it is proper etiquette. If you were dating someone seriously (classified as a relationship that has lasted for more than one year) then she would have been obligated to write and guest on the invitation by the laws of wedding etiquette.

Answer 8

Per Sharon Naylor, a wedding etiquette expert, the "and guest" is something that is up to the wedding couple. As long as it is consistent, everyone gets "and guest" or no one gets "and guest", it is proper etiquette.
If you have someone who you have been living with/dating steadily for one year or more, you can call and talk to the bride about it, but don't be disappointed if she says no.

Answer 9

if the invite did not say "and guest" than you are to go alone. it is proper etiquette unless you've been with someone for more than a year or have a fiance. and defianltly do NOT ask if you can bring some one that is very rude!

Answer 10

Of course it is proper etiquette. A wedding is a celebration and you should thank your lucky stars you made the guest list. The bride and groom should not have to pay to entertain and feed people unless they have the funds and wish to be generous.

And do not ask them if you can bring a guest or bring a guest anyway. That is in extremely poor taste and reflects poorly on you.