Guest list plus one dilema

In your situation, I would have a blanket rule of partners are only invited to ceremony and day if they are actually friends with you both, and invite partners you don't really know to the evening part. That way, if anyone asks why their partner isn't invited you can explain quite legitimately that you have done the same thing for everyone, as it was the only way you could have all of your close friends there.

If people moan, then un-invite them, it's your wedding and you should get to celebrate with the people you care about. X

Edit to add: I have been to a wedding where my boyfriend (who is now my fiance!) wasn't invited, as my friend who was getting married had never met him at that point. He wasn't invited to the evening do either. I didn't complain, still went, and I had a blast! X

In your circumstance I certainly would t bother inviting the partners, especially if they have blatantly said they dont like you.

Just gently point out that due to budget restrictions it’s not possible to have partners during the day but they are of course more than welcome for the evening.

Good luck

Don't invite them and don't feel bad about it! It's your wedding, spend the day with the people you feel it's most important to have there. I have made a no plus ones rule at my wedding and all of my friends have understood. Just explain your on a budget and if your friends partners want to come they are welcome in the evening. I'm sure they will understand x

I totally agree with other replies!

Its your wedding you invite who you want to be there! I certainly wouldn't be inviting someone who told me they didnt like me!

Everyone above has hit the nail on the head! Dont feel bad about it though, but having one rule for everyone does make it easier if you get any questions on it, then it isnt favouritism.