Abeera Anwar
Weddings are supposed to be about love, commitment, and celebrating with the people who truly matter. But what happens when those “people who matter” decide to rewrite your carefully planned guest list themselves? My fiancé and I thought we had everything under control—invites sent, RSVPs received, and a little extra space budgeted just in case. What we didn’t expect was for several guests to take it upon themselves to add “+1” to their invites… sometimes for people we’ve never even met. Now, our headcount is spiraling out of control, our budget is on the line, and we’re wondering if the only way to save our wedding is to start uninviting people.
The Plus One Chaos
Not All Plus Ones Are Created Equal
The Backlash Begins
The Dilemma
So… WIBTA?
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At the end of the day, our wedding is meant to be an intimate and meaningful event, not a free-for-all for friends of friends and distant cousins we’ve never spoken to. We’ve tried to be flexible, but the sheer audacity of some guests has left us with a tough decision—risk chaos and overspending, or stand our ground and deal with the backlash. It’s not about being rude or unwelcoming; it’s about respecting boundaries and the effort we’ve put into making this day special. If that makes us the villains in someone else’s story… so be it.
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