Would it be wrong to limit guests' dates for intimate family only wedding?

It is perfectly acceptable to limit dates to those who are married, engaged or living together. These are the only people that must be invited to social events as a unit.

Nothing is wrong with that at all and I'll tell you better, I'm having a registry wedding for the reason that I don't want such a big crowd or a whole handling at my special, intimate time. Those who look down on you are just annoyed that they won't be getting wedding gifts and are very materialistic. Let's be honest, since when has a big wedding "do" ever been about the couple getting married? It hasn't! It's about everyone else and you're just the party holders! Getting married is a special intimate time for you both and you don't have to prove yourself to others to keep them happy. You and your partners happiness is all that matters x Good luck x

I think it sounds lovely. A lot of the argument for allowing plus ones at weddings is that the single guests may not know anyone and will feel left out if they don't bring someone to spend time with. Clearly, that's not an issue with you. I suppose there's always the possibility of there being some sort of gray area - like your brother wanting to bring his girlfriend of 10 years even though they aren't living together - but that doesn't sound like a situation with which you're dealing.

If I were a guest at that wedding I wouldn't feel slighted in the least not be able to bring a date. Frankly, I'd rather attend a big family dinner with people I love rather than a huge reception with a bunch of people I barely know any day of the week.

It is perfectly fine! Since this is family, it is easier to control. I don't know if you are still doing invites/RSVP's or simply calling people and letting them know, but the "word" needs to go out about exactly what you want....intimate, immediate family only.

Sounds like a very nice wedding and reception. Just an FYI: My all-time favorite wedding was a family only wedding (about 25-30 people), who had a church wedding and then a catered meal at a relative's home. I absolutely LOVED that wedding.

I think you are being responable. Just address the singles with just there name and make sure all rsvp before. That will give you an idea of number of guests and if they ask to bring someone, just respond by.... This is family for the most part and not a lot of room etc. Remember, not all inveited will attend?

Etiquette is on your side. Only those with a significant other (married/engaged/cohabitating) need to be invited as a pair. You don't need to provide a plus one for all the rest.

Works out for you :)

There is no reason why you have to allow your single guests to bring a random date to your wedding. You're correct in inviting the spouses, fiancees, and live-ins; these are "significant others".

Obviously the people who you are inviting are close to you I'm sure they will understand that there just isn't enough room or budget for dates. Also if you allow your guests to invite dates you may not know them and that might hinder the intimacy vibe.

You are under no obligation to invite dates for your guests. You should invite spouses or live-ins.

To make it clear that dates are not invited, be sure to fill out the RSVP card to say ONE.

I think that it's perfectly fine. Indicate either through word of mouth, or on the invitation its self, that it is an intimate affair with your closest friends and family. Example: "Please be our guest of honor at our intimate sharing of vows."