How do you handle a plus-one who is a person who is a prisoner or on bail?

This is a tricky situation that needs care for everyone involved. A person who is currently in prison cannot come to your wedding. They are not free to leave, and no amount of invitation will change that.

Someone on bail is different. Their bail conditions may allow them to attend an event, but they may also forbid it, or require them to stay within a certain area or curfew. You cannot know this from the invitation alone. Ask your guest to check their conditions and confirm in writing what they are allowed to do. If their bail officer or legal team has given permission, you can welcome them.

You should also tell your venue and your registrar or celebrant in advance. Some venues have their own rules about who can attend. If your ceremony is at a register office or a religious building, the staff may need to know beforehand.

If you are unsure, it is kinder to hold off until you have clear answers. Do not put your guest in a position where they might break the law or put your day at risk.