 GUEST LISTThe guest list affects many of the wedding decisions you will
make, including the selections for wedding stationery. So, before any of the
invitations, Stationery, and so on can be purchased, you have to set the guest
list and determine the total number of guests. The guest count has a trickle-down effect on just about all
matters related to the wedding. If your list is extremely long, you both may
want to ask only a handful of close friends and family to the ceremony and
invite everyone to the reception. The size of the guest list can also affect
the mood and tone of the day, as well as the size of your wedding party. There are three steps to making a guest list: Do first things first: Some couples like to set a guest count first and then set the
budget accordingly. This is appropriate if you know up front that you’ll have a
generous budget. Other couples like to set the budget and then determine how
many guests can be invited. This is appropriate if you think funds will be tight. Divide the list by five: Divvy up the guest list between five categories: the bride's
list; the groom's list; the couple's list of common friends; the groom's parents'
list; and the bride's parents' list. (Sometimes it's easiest to allocate all family
guests to the respective parents.) Whittle:Now begin removing names until you
both hit your mark. When it comes to the guest list, you
both are likely to have some sticky situations. Remember, this is your wedding; within reason,
the guest list is the bride's and groom's decision. But if you both find
yourself growing weary or confused, here are a few hints: *If you both haven't seen or spoken
to someone in over a year, he or she can probably come off the list.  *If you both need to make cuts, select
an entire group, like all business associates or all club
members. If anyone complains, simply explain that you're
planning a small wedding, or both have very large families.*If you both decide against having
children at the ceremony, and the Jones respond that they are coming with
all four kids, handle it tactfully and directly. Call
them and say, "I'm sorry, but we are having an adult
reception. Tell us about your guest list challenges/nightmares. |
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