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Gimme a Plus One: Wedding Culture & Singlehood

Gimme a Plus One: Wedding Culture & Singlehood

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Episode Summary:It’s wedding season — and nothing exposes social dynamics quite like a guest list. This week, Marilis and Gabrielle are breaking down the Plus-One Problem: who gets one, who doesn’t, and why it can make or break friendships. From navigating invites that say “no guest” to surviving the singles table, they unpack the etiquette, the awkwardness, and the unspoken rules behind modern wedding culture.

Should your relationship status determine whether you get a seat next to someone you actually know? Is it ever okay to snub your single friends? And how do couples really decide who qualifies for that coveted +1? We’re talking kindness, costs, and the unwritten social hierarchy of wedding invitations — all with a side of humor, honesty, and petty complaints.

Plus, in this week’s One Sweet Slice segment, we share one hot take, one small joy, and one petty complaint — all in under two minutes.


💍 What We Talk About:

  • The unspoken politics of wedding guest lists
  • How the “plus-one” rule became a post-1950s tradition
  • Why wedding costs often come at the expense of kindness
  • The reality of attending weddings solo (and surviving the singles table)
  • Gabrielle’s savings account for wedding season 💸
  • When friendship depth determines your invite status

The etiquette of offering +1s — and when it’s fair to withhold them


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Have you ever been snubbed, had an awkward plus-one moment, or witnessed peak wedding drama? We want to hear it!

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