text: wedding etiquette? i'm getting married in april.  for people who are single friends of ours, we're inviting them individually, since our numbers are limited, and they will know lots of people anyway.    my friend, however, just informed me that she's bringing a date.  shouldn't she understand that her invite didn't say "and guest" and get the hint?    how can i break it to her gently, or should i just tell her to stick it? i guess tell her that there isn't room for another person.  she should understand after you break it down for her.  and let her know, "that's why it doesn't say 'guest'."