How do you handle a plus-one who is a person who is a refugee or asylum seeker?

The most important thing is to welcome your guest's plus-one as a person, not as a case. There is no reason to ask about their refugee or asylum status, their papers, or their history. This is private and could make them feel unsafe or singled out.

When you send the invitation, address it to your guest and their plus-one. If you know their name, use it. If you do not, write 'and guest'. This makes them feel included without drawing attention to their circumstances.

On the day, introduce them to other guests as you would anyone else. Do not make them feel like they need to explain themselves. If you are worried about seating, place them near your guest who knows them well, or mix them into a table of friendly faces.

If you are unsure about any rules around invitations or data, remember that wedding etiquette is about kindness. For anything legal, such as visa questions for a partner travelling from abroad, the rules can change and you should check GOV.UK, the register office or the place of worship.