Let’s address the elephant in the room: it can feel incredibly awkward to tell someone they don’t have a plus one to your wedding. Trying to configure a response to this question can be uncomfortable and tricky, so we will do it for you! Please… steal one of the responses below and tweak it to fit your tone:

• “Unfortunately our venue is limited to [number] of guests, so we are unable to accommodate plus ones on our special day. Thank you for being respectful of this!”
• “Since we are planning an intimate celebration, we are keeping our guest list to our closest friends/family. Thank you for honoring our wishes, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!”
• “As we have a specific headcount confirmed with catering, we will not be including plus ones. Thank you for asking, and we are thrilled you will be joining us!”

BONUS TIP: Make your RSVP card clear from the beginning with wording such as, “We have reserved 1 seat in your honor.” This will help prevent those questions regarding plus ones!