Date: 6/25/2010 10:33:02 AM
Author: bobbin
And I don''t like the fact that he blames it all on the bride. As far as I knew, budget discussions didn''t exclude the groom?
Date: 6/25/2010 7:39:11 PM
Author: kittybean
Inviting all of my guests as couples or with the opportunity to bring a +1 was really important to me. It was what I felt was most polite, and my parents, as the hosts, insisted on it so that our guests would be as comfortable as possible. And honestly? No one really abused the privilege. People brought their long-term boyfriends or girlfriends for the most part, and some people brought a sibling or parent. One of my bridesmaids brought another friend from our sorority that I didn''t have room to officially invite, and I was thrilled to have her. Of the young single people, most actually came alone, since there were a number of other young singles they knew there. Everything went really well, and the +1''s blended seamlessly into our celebration.
I know the +1 issue is controversial, and I see where people feel the need to keep the guest list smaller by not allowing invitees to bring guests, but IMHO, I really believe it adds to the celebration and merriment when they are given the option to do so.
Date: 6/27/2010 8:26:03 PM
Author: purselover
Date: 6/25/2010 7:39:11 PM
Author: kittybean
Inviting all of my guests as couples or with the opportunity to bring a +1 was really important to me. It was what I felt was most polite, and my parents, as the hosts, insisted on it so that our guests would be as comfortable as possible. And honestly? No one really abused the privilege. People brought their long-term boyfriends or girlfriends for the most part, and some people brought a sibling or parent. One of my bridesmaids brought another friend from our sorority that I didn''t have room to officially invite, and I was thrilled to have her. Of the young single people, most actually came alone, since there were a number of other young singles they knew there. Everything went really well, and the +1''s blended seamlessly into our celebration.
I know the +1 issue is controversial, and I see where people feel the need to keep the guest list smaller by not allowing invitees to bring guests, but IMHO, I really believe it adds to the celebration and merriment when they are given the option to do so.
I agree - we offered everyone a plus one as well