I know this has been somewhat discussed in other forums, such as whom to address invitations to... however, my question is a bit different. I want to invite co-workers however, I don't particularly have the funds to pay for their spouses to come to my wedding...specially since I do not know them. I work at a large Police agency and if everyone were to bring their spouses ..well.. what can I say? I would be paying for the wedding for the rest of my life So is it appropiate to address the invitation to one person only? If they ask to bring a guest is it a bad idea to suggest to them that they pay for their guest? How do I do this tactfully?
It would be better not to invite those with spouses if you cannot afford the both of them. We try to always include significant others. There are exceptions, but these have to be very special exceptions.
So, perhaps only invite those with whom you are very close.
Reception Invitations
So is it appropiate to address the invitation to one person only? If they ask to bring a guest is it a bad idea to suggest to them that they pay for their guest? How do I do this tactfully? 
