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Lynnie
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I've already had guests ask to bring extra people - true or false?

Lynnie, on August 27, 2019 at 11:41 AM

Posted in Planning 134

Hands down, one of the most frustrating parts of wedding planning is being the guest list police! From rogue relatives offering verbal invites, to your guests assuming they can bring a plus one (or plus five) - it can take a lot to keep your guest list under control. Have you already had guests ask...

Hands down, one of the most frustrating parts of wedding planning is being the guest list police! From rogue relatives offering verbal invites, to your guests assuming they can bring a plus one (or plus five) - it can take a lot to keep your guest list under control.

Have you already had guests ask about extra invites? Tell us if this statement is true or false for you!


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134 Comments

  • J
    Savvy November 2019
    J2B ·
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    100% true & upset that we said NO.
    FH didnt tell me for a week that he invited 2 people.
    There have been a few self invited folks too...they did not get the invitation!
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  • Tiffany
    Savvy July 2020
    Tiffany ·
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    False I have offered for special people to bring others
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  • Michelle
    Super August 2019
    Michelle ·
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    True. We got married a few weeks ago but when we were getting RSVPs back we noticed people responding 2 when we only invited 1. We were like um, wth? One person even tried it invite his kids when we told him it was an adult only wedding.
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  • Cora
    Savvy November 2019
    Cora ·
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    Not yet, but I'm sure it will happen at some point.

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  • Brooklin
    Savvy September 2020
    Brooklin ·
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    True. I hate saying no buuuut no

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  • Fenja
    VIP August 2021
    Fenja ·
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    False. But so far we only sent out the Save the Dates, so it might still happen once we get closer to our actual date!
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  • Maggie
    Super April 2020
    Maggie ·
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    True! FH uncle is one of those creepy daters who will bring a girl he just met to family functions. We have our RSVPs online so the invitee cannot invite others. He was a bit ticked that he couldn’t have a plus one. We asked who he was seeing now and he responded with “no one but I might pick someone up that week! Can’t you just put Don’s girl?” NO
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  • Maggie
    Super April 2020
    Maggie ·
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    Same! This one girl from college keeps messaging me asking about the wedding and saying how excited she is. I havent had the heart to tell her she’s not invited yet... i just say we’re still in the planning phases
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  • R
    Savvy August 2021
    Rachele ·
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    False. Haven’t sent invites yet.
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  • ALYSSA
    Devoted September 2019
    ALYSSA ·
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    TRUE- and STAWP ITTTTTTTTT!

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  • Katie
    Dedicated May 2020
    Katie ·
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    False. We still haven’t really gathered the guest list entirely.
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  • Shireen
    Devoted September 2020
    Shireen ·
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    False for me now since I haven't sent my invites out yet and hopefully it stays that way once we have sent them.
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  • Samantha
    Expert October 2019
    Samantha ·
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    False, thank goodness. We are having a destination wedding so no extra people will be showing up.
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  • Sharyl
    Dedicated October 2022
    Sharyl ·
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    TRUE. Omg. I hate when this is brought up in conversation. So awkward!!!! The answer is a big NO lol.
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  • Martika
    Expert September 2019
    Martika ·
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    True. And depending who asked we let them bring a plus one.

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  • Tracy
    Dedicated August 2020
    Tracy ·
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    False, haven't gotten to that yet, and hoping I don't have to deal with it! Everyone is getting a plus one/we don't know anyone with kids so I don't see it being an issue.

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  • Marquita
    Dedicated January 2020
    Marquita ·
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    False. Not yet but people have hinted towards it.
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  • Andrea
    Devoted October 2020
    Andrea ·
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    No I haven't. The people whom we invited we already knew who was bring a plus one or two (date and child).

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  • Brianna
    Devoted April 2025
    Brianna ·
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    Hell no. I won't stand for that
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  • Mary
    Devoted November 2019
    Mary ·
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    100% true. My aunt asked if my second cousin who I haven't talked to since I was 10 was invited. Then my grandma decided to invite 9 (yes, 9!!!) people without telling me. 18 days before she tells me they are coming.

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