Wedding debate: how do you FEEL about being a single person at a wedding?

I'm a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding. We've been best friends for 12 years at this point. She is a real friend and I'm very excited to celebrate her. <br><br>The guest list is pretty much all couples. The few wedding party who are single, like me, are not being allowed plus ones. I've told my friend that if at all possible, i'd really love to bring someone. I'll be flying in and spending a lot of money to be there. If I can bring someone and I do, I am perfectly fine with my plus one just doing their own thing the entire time. NO extra costs. <br><br>She told me to ask the groom and he said no. She said she understands where I'm coming from but it's the groom's wedding too and he really doesn't want to accommodate plus ones. I told her again that I don't want to interact with ANY of his family or friends at all, and just want to bring someone for my own comfort. <br><br>The thing is, I've been to two other weddings this year as a plus one, and it's so much more fun. Not being the only single person, not being the odd one out on the dance floor, not having to sit alone at a table of couples while they discuss their various pregnancies and long-distance commutes. <br><br>I know the bride and groom are allowed to have their own preferences, but is it really THAT big of a deal to allow someone to bring a friend that will not interact with the other guests or try to be in their "bridal party photos" or seek out extra food or attention? <br><br>Honestly I just want to hear how you feel about this. Is it a big deal? Should I just suck it up?