A bulging-at-the-seams guest list is a common wedding planning
occurrence, and can be remedied somewhat effortlessly. I know you and your fiance are probably feeling so excited about sharing this wonderful occasion with everyone you know that you just can't bear to leave anyone off the list! Truth be told, most of us don’t have the funds to invite everyone we know to our weddings, so start trimming! First, go over your list with your fiance and put each guest into category #1 or #2. The #1s are the absolute must-invites, and will include your family and closest friends. The #2 list is for all of those remaining.
Now weed out your #2 list by asking yourself some questions: How
close are you or your fiancé close with this person? When was the last time you two saw or spoke to this person? Would having him or her there on your wedding day really make or break your enjoyment? Based on your answers, you should be able to significantly reduce your overall
list.
Further ways to consider cutting back… Second and third cousins whose names you can barely remember; and your parents' extras (unless, of course, your parents are footing the bill). Make your wedding adults-only (skip anyone under 18); invite single people and guests (and seat them together so they will mingle); and don't feel obligated to invite coworkers or business associates. Don’t worry about those old high school or college friends that you know you are pretty sure that you will never see again. Lastly, don't feel like you have to invite people just because you were invited to their weddings. You may still feel bad about cutting people, but the truth is, cutting down your list is the number one way to save a ton of money and to have the wedding of
your dreams!
occurrence, and can be remedied somewhat effortlessly. I know you and your fiance are probably feeling so excited about sharing this wonderful occasion with everyone you know that you just can't bear to leave anyone off the list! Truth be told, most of us don’t have the funds to invite everyone we know to our weddings, so start trimming! First, go over your list with your fiance and put each guest into category #1 or #2. The #1s are the absolute must-invites, and will include your family and closest friends. The #2 list is for all of those remaining.
Now weed out your #2 list by asking yourself some questions: How
close are you or your fiancé close with this person? When was the last time you two saw or spoke to this person? Would having him or her there on your wedding day really make or break your enjoyment? Based on your answers, you should be able to significantly reduce your overall
list.
Further ways to consider cutting back… Second and third cousins whose names you can barely remember; and your parents' extras (unless, of course, your parents are footing the bill). Make your wedding adults-only (skip anyone under 18); invite single people and guests (and seat them together so they will mingle); and don't feel obligated to invite coworkers or business associates. Don’t worry about those old high school or college friends that you know you are pretty sure that you will never see again. Lastly, don't feel like you have to invite people just because you were invited to their weddings. You may still feel bad about cutting people, but the truth is, cutting down your list is the number one way to save a ton of money and to have the wedding of
your dreams!
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