When addressing wedding invitations, when is it appropriate to use "...and guest" in the invite?

Question

When addressing wedding invitations, when is it appropriate to use "...and guest" in the invite?

Answer 1

put it in the beginning.  here is an example: http://www.users.bigpond.com/pvlmcahill/...

Answer 2

If you want the person to feel free to bring along a date.  That is what "and guest" implies.  If they are in a relationship and you want to invite their significant other as the guest, it is better to put the significant other's name on the envelope if you know it or can get it.  If they live separately and you can send the significant other their own invitation rather than including it on the original person's invitation, that is even better.

Answer 3

As far as wedding etiquette, the outside envelope should have the names of the guests you are inviting.  You should never put "and guest" on the outside envelope with the address.

On the inside envelope you should list the names of the specific people you are inviting.  For example out side envelope may read, "mr and mrs John Smith" inside envelope would be "John, Kate and Emily"  (for family).

If you are inviting some singles and you are not sure of their significant others names on the inside envelope you can put Tony and guest. OR John, Kate and family.  This will let the person know that they can bring a guest, or their children to the event.

Good luck!

Answer 4

When the person is single.

Answer 5

When you invite someone who doesn't have a significant other but you would like them to be able to bring someone with the for company.  It is a very nice gesture to do so so the person won't have to go alone.  

I was just invited to my cousins wedding and there was "no guest" so, I be going by myself.  I'm not happy about that.

Answer 6

just say at the end  One plus guest or Say You and a guest

Answer 7

It is appropriate when you are inviting a single person but want them to know that they should bring a date but they are not in a relationship where you could specify who they would bring

Some people do this for any unmarried person, some just for uncommitted persons

Answer 8

When the person does not have a fiance or spouse but they are allowed to bring a guest. For example - your friend Sally is single. But you don't want her to feel like she has to come alone. So you write "Sally and guest" - she can bring a date, her sister, whoever.

But your friend Susan is married. You should find out Susan's husband's name and address her invitation to "Susan and John." He is her guest.

Answer 9

When it's only one person being invited and your allowing them to bring a guest.  If not, the just address it with one name.

Answer 10

my wedding etiquette book says that every single guest over the age of 18 should have their name plus an "and guest". if they are married you put both names, but if they are unmarried you put 'and guest'

Answer 11

It's common, but considered poor etiquette to invite people when  you don't know the name of the person you want to invite. Doesn't it make more sense to call the person and ask if they would like to bring a guest and if so, who that person might be?

Or do you not care if random strangers show up as "extras"?

Answer 12

definatly!!! that sounds great!!!! or i know my dad and step mom made cute tickets that said "admit two" good luck! :-)

Answer 13

of course its appropriate

you want them to know its ok to bring a guest