Plus-One Calculator
Answer a few questions per guest to get a clear plus-one recommendation. Use batch mode to evaluate your entire guest list at once.
Question 1 of 5
What is this guest's relationship status?
Question 2 of 5
How close are you to this guest?
Question 3 of 5
Is this guest in the wedding party?
Question 4 of 5
Will this guest know other people at the wedding?
Question 5 of 5
Is this guest traveling from out of town?
| Guest Name | Status | Closeness | Wedding Party | Knows Others | Travel | Score | Recommendation | Action |
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Wedding Plus-One Etiquette Guide
Deciding who gets a plus-one is one of the trickiest parts of wedding planning. Too generous and your budget balloons. Too restrictive and guests may feel slighted. This calculator applies consistent etiquette rules to each guest so you can make fair, defensible decisions.
How the Scoring Works
Each guest receives points based on relationship status, closeness to the couple, wedding party membership, whether they know other guests, and travel distance. Higher scores indicate a stronger case for a plus-one. The tool gives a clear Yes, Maybe, or No recommendation.
When to Use Batch Mode
Batch mode lets you evaluate your entire guest list quickly. Add names, fill in details per row, and export the results as a CSV. This is especially helpful when working with a partner or wedding planner to review decisions together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who traditionally gets a plus-one?
Married couples, engaged couples, and guests in long-term relationships always receive a plus-one. Wedding party members and guests who won't know anyone else are also commonly given one.
How do plus-ones affect my budget?
Each plus-one adds $100-$300 in per-person costs. Twenty extra plus-ones could add $2,000-$6,000 to your total.
Is it rude to not give everyone a plus-one?
No. Apply consistent rules across guest groups so no one feels singled out. Budget and venue limits are valid reasons.