When a single male received a wedding invitation, can he bring a date?
December 1, 2009
I always thought that when a single female receives a wedding invitation, she can RSVP and bring an escort. But a single male must RSVP as a ‘stag’ Am I correct according to proper wedding etiquette.
whether you’re male or female, you can only bring a date if the invitation is addressed to you ‘and guest’. if the bride and groom addressed the invitation to you only, then you have to go stag. it’s VERY gauche for you to bring a date who’s not invited, there are seating and budget concerns to think of.
10 Responses to “When a single male received a wedding invitation, can he bring a date?”
If the inner envelope says "your name and guest," then you get to bring a date.
If bringing a date is not indicated on the inner envelope, then no date is invited.
Gender does not matter. Women do not automatically get to bring an escort.
Frequently, an attentive bride will mail a separate invitation to your significant other . . . knowing that he/she is important to you.
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By Suz123 on Dec 2, 2009
If a single male (or female) received an invite and it said ‘and guest’ or something similar, then he or she is free to bring a date. If it does not say ‘and guest’ then no, the invitee is not free to bring along someone else.
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By Sunidaze on Dec 2, 2009
Usually the invitation will say "Mr. John Smith and Guest" if they want you to bring along someone. If it’s not on there, consider it to mean just you.
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By Megan Deann on Dec 2, 2009
it really depends on the couple inviting not the sex of the invitee. check with them on if a date is ok, usually it will Say Mr. Smith and guest or just Mr. Smith.
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By Tiffany H on Dec 2, 2009
It goes both ways …a female can bring sum-one and a male can bring sum-one
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By My Wedding June 19,2010 on Dec 2, 2009
If the invitations says, "and Guest," then you can bring a date.
This applies to both guys and gals who receive invitations.
Remember: Weddings are verrrrry expensive. Do not assume that you can bring a date.
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By 4REEE on Dec 2, 2009
When ever I recieved a wedding invitation while I was single, it was addressed to me and only specified my name and surname.
I read that as; Diane is the only one invited, on this card, and no other person.
IF the invite had stated "and friend" I could have taken someone with me.
Same would apply to a single male. If his card stated "and friend, or, guest" he can bring a date with him.
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By Diane G on Dec 2, 2009
If a date is allowed, the invitation will say ‘and guest’ or ‘plus one’. If either phrase is excluded, you go solo. This applies to men and women. This even includes couples. If one person is mentioned on the invitation, only that person is invited.
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By Erin on Dec 2, 2009
You dont take a guest when you’re a guest, unless the host asks you to bring someone. If you’re old enough to receive an invitation in your own name instead of as your parents’ child, you’re old enough to go to a party alone.
Honestly, lots of women in their 20s have more fun going without a date – there are usually at least two cute groomsmen!
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By Jen on Dec 2, 2009
whether you’re male or female, you can only bring a date if the invitation is addressed to you ‘and guest’. if the bride and groom addressed the invitation to you only, then you have to go stag. it’s VERY gauche for you to bring a date who’s not invited, there are seating and budget concerns to think of.
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By I love my love on Dec 2, 2009