09/22/2025
Great advice on avoiding the awkward “can I bring a guest with me” question from our friend Sandy with
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One of the trickiest parts of planning a refined, intentional wedding?
🚫 Unexpected plus-ones.
Creating an elevated guest experience starts with clarity, kindness, and confidence. Here’s how you set the tone from the very beginning:
Your invitations set the boundary beautifully.** Only the names of those truly invited appeared—no “+1” add-ons. It made clear from the start that this was a handpicked celebration.
Your website echoed the message.** With a simple note like, “Due to limited capacity, we can only host those listed on the invitation,” you gently reminded guests of the plan without making anyone feel excluded.
Your RSVP form left no room for extras.** Guests could only confirm for themselves (or their named partner). That small design choice cut out the “Can I bring someone?” conversations before they even started.
Your RSVP deadline worked in your favor.** By giving people plenty of notice—but not unlimited time—you avoided those last-minute requests and kept everything running smoothly.
You stayed firm with kindness.** When someone did ask about bringing another guest, you responded graciously but confidently. That respectful “no” showed everyone else there was no need to push.
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