One Singular Sensation: Responding To Invites That Don’t Allow For Guests

by Mia Bolaris-Forget (Staff Writer NYCityWeddings)

Most couples when mailing our invites to single friends will be courteous enough to also make “accommodations” for a guest. Still, if they KNOW that a particular friend or family member is NOT seriously involved with someone or that someone “special” is likely to be off the scene “soon”, they may opt out of putting themselves or their friend in a position to pay for him or her. In these “rare” cases or in cases where the couple is cutting back on cost, only inviting those who are “officially” part of their circle of friends or family, some guests may be expected to attend alone.

If this is uncomfortable say experts, its best to decline attending. And, they caution against speaking out or speaking up and putting the couple in an uncomfortable position of inviting a guest, your guest, they never intended on. Remember, if they bend the rules for you, they’ll have to do it for everyone else. Do however say experts inquire of the couple about other “singles” who will be attending, especially those you may know and like, and ask if it’s possible to be seated with them.