• I was bummed about not getting a plus-one for my brother's wedding — it's hard being a single guest. • Turns out, the date I would've brought was messy. I'm glad he didn't get the chance to ruin the day. • Now, I'm OK not getting a plus-one. I've also set a new, higher bar for relationships.
When my little brother told me he was getting married, I was beyond happy and incredibly proud of him for finding such a wonderful partner and healthy relationship.
On top of that, I was stoked that they asked me to be a bridesmaid and give a speech at the reception.
However, I was pretty bummed when I found out singles, including myself, weren't getting plus-ones.
It can be tough being the single wedding guest, especially as a divorcée
Having been married before, I know how expensive weddin