Surprises aren?t always a good thing?especially when they come in the form of uninvited wedding guests. Although this is not a common issue, it is something that shouldn?t be too much of a surprise if it happens to you. Because an unexpected arrival at an event can happen to anyone, it’s smart to not only take precautions to prevent the scenario, but also know how to deal with it should it become a reality.
When it comes down to it, there are essentially three types of uninvited guest scenarios: the guest who brought a plus-one ignoring the rules, the guest who brought a plus-one by accident, and, of course, the wedding crasher. But to start, let?s cover a few basic preventative measures you can take to avoid having to deal with this problem to begin with. Expect the Unexpected
If you know the outcome of a situation, you won?t be too surprised when it actually happens and you?ll know exactly how to address it. Unexpected wedding guests are something every couple needs to think about when planning a wedding, no matter how big or small the event may be.
Invitations
For starters, let?s discuss invitations. First, make it clear on the invite that people are not allowed to bring additional guests. As an example, ?This is an adults-only event? may be added as a line if you don?t want guests to bring their kids. You can also be creative with a statement about no uninvited ?plus-ones,? noting your venue?s capacity limits or security. And feel free to add a more detailed stat...