Deciding whether to include a “plus one” option on your wedding invitation can be a tricky decision. On the one hand, you want all of your guests to feel comfortable and welcome at your big day. On the other hand, you have a limited number of seats available, and you don’t want to end up with a reception that’s too crowded. If you do decide to include a “plus one” option, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when wording your invitation.
First, you need to decide how formal you want your invitation to be. If you’re having a black-tie wedding, you’ll want to use formal language, such as “We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of…” If you’re having a more casual wedding, you can use less formal language, such as “Please join us for the wedding of…”
No matter how formal you decide to be, there are a few key pieces of information that you need to include on your invitation: the names of the couple getting married, the date and time of the wedding, the location of the wedding, and the RSVP information. If you’re including a “plus one” option, you’ll also need to include that information. There are several ways to do this, such as:
Including Plus Ones on Your Wedding Invitation
There are several different ways to include plus ones on your wedding invitation. Here are some of the most common:
- “We kindly request the pleasure of your company and that of a guest.”
- “We have reserved two seats in your honor.”
- “We would be honored by your presence and that of your guest.”
- “You are invited to bring a plus one.”
- “We kindly ask that you RSVP for yourself and one guest.”
- “Please indicate on the RSVP card if you will be bringing a guest.”
If you’re having a small wedding, you may want to consider limiting the number of plus ones that each guest can bring. You can do this by specifying on the invitation that each guest is limited to one plus one, or by asking guests to RSVP with their plus one’s name.
Samples of Plus One Wedding Invitation Wording
- Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Jane, to Mr. John Doe, on Saturday, the tenth of September, two thousand and twenty-three, at six o’clock in the evening. The ceremony will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Anytown, USA. Reception to follow at the Anytown Country Club.
- Mary and John are getting married! Join them for their wedding ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. After the ceremony, please join them for a reception at the Anytown Country Club.
- You’re invited to the wedding of Sarah and Michael! Please join them for their ceremony on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. The reception will follow at the Anytown Country Club. Kindly RSVP by July 19th.
- We’re getting married! Join us for our wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. After the ceremony, please join us for a reception at the Anytown Country Club. RSVP by September 14th.
- We’re excited to get married and celebrate with you! Please join us for our wedding ceremony on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. The reception will follow at the Anytown Country Club. Kindly RSVP by November 2nd.
- Please join us for the wedding of our daughter, Jane, to Mr. John Doe, on Saturday, September 10, 2023, at six o’clock in the evening. The ceremony will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Anytown, USA. Reception to follow at the Anytown Country Club. Kindly RSVP by July 10th.
- We’re getting married! Join us for our wedding ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. After the ceremony, please join us for a reception at the Anytown Country Club. Kindly RSVP by July 10th.
- You’re invited to the wedding of Sarah and Michael! Please join them for their ceremony on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Anytown Botanical Gardens. The reception will follow at the Anytown Country Club. Kindly RSVP by July 19th.
No matter how you choose to word your invitation, make sure that it is clear and concise. You want your guests to know exactly what you’re asking them to do. If you have any questions about including plus ones on your wedding invitation, be sure to talk to your wedding planner or a member of your wedding party.
