To think I should be allowed a +1?

[Whenyourehome]

I don't know if I'm being unreasonable or not. My friend is getting married abroad and I'm a bridesmaid. I know one other person going, another bridesmaid, who is invited along with her husband and two children. I have not been given a plus one.

AIBU to think I should have been, considering that it's abroad and the bride will obviously be busy and my other friend will often be busy with her children? I don't have a partner if that changes things.

I can't imagine inviting a friend to a wedding in Japan and not offering the option of a +1.
If your friend can't afford it and you can then why not? You only live once.

I don’t think you’re BU at all. One extra person isn’t going to make much of an impact on their numbers and it’s only fair considering the distance you’re travelling.
We had limited numbers to our wedding but we still gave the option of plus 1 to anyone who was single, and that was for one day. If you’re going for several days, paying for the travel etc yourself, it seems only polite, especially as you wouldn’t likely socialise with anyone on the other days - plus it’s a long way to travel on your own.
Maybe ask your friend if a plus 1 is an option, she may have just not thought of it as you’re currently single. A good friend wouldn’t take offence to that xx