plus-ones
Invited guests' guests
Plus-ones are guests brought to an event by invited attendees.
Wedding invitations often specify whether plus-ones are welcome: The invitation says no plus-ones.
The term extends to anyone accompanying another to a social function: Can I bring a plus-one to the party?
A plus-one is typically a romantic partner but can be any companion.
People received hospitably
- datesCalendar numbers or courtship
- partnersJoint venture participants
- inviteesThose formally asked
- escortsThose who accompany others
attendees · accompaniments · significant others · wedding guests · arm candy · invitations · RSVPs · seating arrangements
Calendar numbers or courtship
- partnersJoint venture participants
- prospectsExpected future outcomes
- setupsPrearranged configurations or traps
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
blind dates · introductions · wingman · social events · networking · mingling · singles · eligible
Requests to attend
- RSVPsAnswers an invitation
- seating chartsDiagrams assigning positions
- headcountTotal of individuals present
- event planningCoordinating gatherings professionally
wedding planning · attendance · courtesy · protocol · allowances · restrictions · accommodations · hospitality
guests
People received hospitably
escorts · attendees · accompaniments · significant others · wedding guests · arm candy · invitations · RSVPs · seating arrangements · headcount
dates
Calendar numbers or courtship
- partnersJoint venture participants
- prospectsExpected future outcomes
- setupsPrearranged configurations or traps
matchmaking · blind dates · introductions · wingman · social events · networking · mingling · singles · eligible · unattached
invitations
Requests to attend
- RSVPsAnswers an invitation
- seating chartsDiagrams assigning positions
- headcountTotal of individuals present
wedding planning · event planning · attendance · courtesy · protocol · allowances · restrictions · accommodations · hospitality · formality
plus-onesinvitees
Those formally asked
honorees · guests of honor · hosts · principals · VIPs
plus-oneshosts
Those who entertain guests
organizers · regulars · insiders · networkers · known quantities