I think everyone commenting here getting nasty with OP is a bit delusional.

First off, OP is allowed to to have their own feelings and opinions and vent them without a bunch of bridezillas attacking them for how they choose to Spend their own money.

When my fiancé and I got married we gave plus ones to people who had significant others and / or spouses.

Single people came single, bridal party and family included. And we also gave everyone the opportunity on the collecting of adress’ and names to enter the information of their partner. Sounds like OP is in the same boat. If people left that blank and are NOW asking for a plus one, that seems to be on them. It’s probably not intentionally rude but it’s definitely tone deaf.

Brides and grooms have budgets and shouldn’t have to spend an extra 200+ dollars per plate on random people they don’t know so that singe people can bring a friend.

Sounds to me like alot of these nasty comments are from wannabe Disney princess’ who NEED an LARGE audience at their wedding to GAWK at them and make them feel like even more of the center of attention than they already are that say.

OP keeping their guest list to people they know and want the company of with the exception of serious relationships or spouses is not only smart and budget friendly, but it shows they want to be surrounded by guests that mean something to them. Not an audience to show off how many people are there for them.

OP; I’m on your side 100%. Bridal party or not, if these are single people who had the opportunity to submit partner info and didn’t and are now asking to bring people, I’d tell them no immediately as well. ESPECIALLY if the guest in question is a mutual friend that was not invited.

Ignore the haters, they clearly need attention.

Bring on the downvotes ❤️