Your wedding professionals at Cross Creek Ranch are here to give you a little advice to help navigate questions wedding guests may ask. First and foremost we highly suggest having a wedding website. They are free and super easy to set up. The Knot, With Joy and Minted all have great templates and sites for you to choose from! Your website should cover all of your basic information: date, time, location, how to RSVP, parking, transportation and accommodations.
However, you may receive additional questions from your loved ones regarding your wedding day and we are here to help answer them. Keep reading to see the top 5 questions your wedding guests may ask you. Pro tip: include these Q&A’s on your website!
We recommend getting familiar with wedding attire wording and use the one that fits your aesthetic the best on your website and on your invitation. Here are several commonly used dress codes:
Black Tie – or in other words, dress to impress! Tuxedos with a black bow tie and floor-length gowns are expected.
Formal, Black Tie Optional – this is slightly less formal than black tie where fancy co*cktail dresses and formal dark suits are acceptable
co*cktail Attire – here you will see more suit and ties along with midi dresses.
Semi-Formal – this dress code is a lot like co*cktail attire however it is acceptable for ladies to wear flats with their dresses. Dress shirts and slacks are also accepted.
Casual – this laid-back vibe is perfect for summer dresses and collared shirts with dress pants or khaki pants.
2. Can I bring a plus one?
Sharing this answer on your wedding website is a great place to make it know in advance whether “plus-ones” are welcome.
If they are not, here is a great sample answer from With Joy, “Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.”
3. Are kids invited?
This is a biggie! If kids are invited, let it be known on the invitation. However, if they are not, here are a few ways to answers this question:
“We look forward to celebrating with you! Kick your shoes off and enjoy a relaxing kid-free evening with us.”
Ceremony Only: “Children are welcome to the ceremony, however, to allow all of our guest to enjoy an evening of relaxation, we politely request adult attendance only.”
“While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.” – With Joy
4. I have dietary restrictions/allergies. What is the best way to let you know?
“Guests who are gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions and/or allergies may be worried that they won’t be able to eat anything at your reception. Your best bet is to include a space on your RSVP card for guests to write any dietary restrictions so you can address them with your caterer. Or, you can include information on your FAQ page about how to reach out to you directly with any concerns.” – Wedding Wire
5. Do you have a wedding registry?
While this information can be placed on your wedding invitations, With Joy suggests reminding your guests where you are registered or if you have any special requests for wedding gifts, for example, charity donations on your website.
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Members of the couple's immediate family, those in the bridal party, guests who won't know many people, and those who are married, engaged, or live together are generally the types of guests who you should allow to have plus one.
If kids are invited, let it be known on the invitation. However, if they are not, here are a few ways to answers this question: “We look forward to celebrating with you! Kick your shoes off and enjoy a relaxing kid-free evening with us.”
Generally speaking, it's best to have a blanket rule for plus ones: either every guest is allowed to bring a date, or no-one is. This is, quite simply, to avoid any potential drama or hurt feelings between wedding guests.
Going table by table allows you to get some face time with all your guests while also acknowledging entire groups at once. Just make sure you give yourself an opportunity to eat your meal too.
The "no ring, no bring" policy means that a wedding guest can only bring a plus-one to the wedding if their invitee is someone they're engaged or married to, hence the "ring," explains Kevin Dennis, a certified wedding planner and owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services.
A plus-one is an additional guest or date brought to a wedding, typically by an unmarried guest. At some weddings, single friends and family members are given permission to bring a plus-one, while at other weddings with more limited space, only certain or no guests are allowed to bring a plus-one.
THE “M” LINE - The “M” line on the response card is the place where guests will write in their names. The M itself is meant to designate the first letter of the formal salutation (Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms.). It is most traditional to use the “M” line, though couples may opt to use the langauge, “Name(s)” instead.
“The bride and groom request that this be an adults-only reception.” “Unfortunately we cannot accommodate children – thank you for your understanding.” “Please celebrate with us at an adults-only reception immediately following the ceremony.” “Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only affair.”
''We are very sorry, but we are unable to extend the invitation to children. We hope you understand and can still join us on our special day. '' “To allow all wedding guests, including parents, a night of relaxation and uninhibited revelry, we respectfully ask that no children attend our celebrations.”
Choosing not to invite any long-term partners can be seen as an etiquette faux pas, so keep this in mind as you begin creating your wedding guest list. It's also considered common courtesy to extend a plus-one to any members of your wedding party.
1. Married, Engaged, and Cohabitating Guests Traditionally Receive a Plus-One. As a rule of thumb, Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette says spouses, fiancés, and live-in partners of each guest should receive an invitation.
Your A-list will include your immediate family and close friends (i.e. anyone you can't imagine NOT being there). Conversely, your B-list will include those you'd love to invite but may not be able to accommodate due to a limited budget or venue space.
In other words, if you have a 100-person guest list, you can expect 83 guests on your big day and 17 people to decline. Of course, a number of factors will affect how many guests actually attend YOUR wedding day. One of the biggest factors is location.
"How many invited guests will decline a wedding invitation? A good rule of thumb that many wedding professionals agree on is 20%," says Nowack. "When I've attended weddings, I've seen this to be true. If a group of eight to 10 of my friends are invited to a wedding, typically a couple of them have to pass.
Let that guest know how thrilled you are that he or is able to make it to the wedding, but due to budget or space limitations, you unfortunately have had to cap the guest list at a certain amount and are unable to allow plus-ones (as much as you would like to).
If for example, the bride and groom had no idea the guest is now living with or engaged to someone, in my opinion, it's perfectly appropriate to ask for them to be added. If it's someone you are newly dating and/or the couple are not your nearest and dearest, it's not ok to ask.”
"Given our planned resources, we have decided to limit the number of guests."
"Our goal is to keep our very special weekend (or day) as intimate as possible, we are choosing to celebrate with only our closest family and friends. Thank you for respecting our wishes."
You can't just change a wedding invitation. You can, however, gingerly and respectfully ask if they might have room for a “plus one.” When I got married, a couple of people did this, and it was fine.
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