That said, planning a wedding is a joyous and exciting affair, but deciding who to invite to your special day is quite a challenge. Your wedding guest list plays a very significant role in creating the atmosphere and overall experience of your special day. In this blog post, let's consider a few key considerations as you would build your wedding guest list, and learn how to invite the right people to come to celebrate this momentous occasion with you.
Immediate Family
Start with your immediate family, such as parents, siblings, and grandparents. They are closer to you and have been there for you throughout your life. They will definitely assure you of love and support in your upcoming wedding day.
Close Relatives and Friends
Next on the list are close relatives who have been playing a significant role in your life and very close friends. These people have been with you up and down and shared a number of memories and milestones with you.
Extended Family
The difficult decision comes in deciding whether to include your extended family members on the list. To solve this riddle, think about your relationship with them and the impact they've had on your life. While it may not be possible to invite every distant cousin or relative, prioritize those with whom you have a close bond.
Close Friends
All said and done, close friends are like family, and having them on your side can even make your wedding day more colorful. Invite those friends who have been there for you, through thick and thin, and who you imagine will be there for you in the course of this milestone.
Work Colleagues
Please, consider whether some work colleagues have become friends before the big day, and whether there are only a small number of work colleagues involved in this friendship circle.
Immediate Family
Start with your immediate family, such as parents, siblings, and grandparents. They are closer to you and have been there for you throughout your life. They will definitely assure you of love and support in your upcoming wedding day.
Close Relatives and Friends
Next on the list are close relatives who have been playing a significant role in your life and very close friends. These people have been with you up and down and shared a number of memories and milestones with you.
Extended Family
The difficult decision comes in deciding whether to include your extended family members on the list. To solve this riddle, think about your relationship with them and the impact they've had on your life. While it may not be possible to invite every distant cousin or relative, prioritize those with whom you have a close bond.
Close Friends
All said and done, close friends are like family, and having them on your side can even make your wedding day more colorful. Invite those friends who have been there for you, through thick and thin, and who you imagine will be there for you in the course of this milestone.
Work Colleagues
Please, consider whether some work colleagues have become friends before the big day, and whether there are only a small number of work colleagues involved in this friendship circle.
Guest Numbers and Venue Capacity:
It would be really lovely to invite everyone in your life,. Yet, one needs to bear in mind that there is a budget to consider, and all the potential guests must fit into your chosen venue. A realistic guest number will be one that you can easily fit without it stretching your allocated budget, while still having the quality wedding experience across the board for all involved.
Plus Ones
When it comes to plus ones, think about each individual on the list and whether they are in a committed relationship. It is appropriate to invite all guests with their partners, unless they are neither engaged nor married. Then, you can be strict about the principle of inviting guests' plus ones according to your budget and the limit of guests if the wedding is supposed to be intimate.
Special Invites Only
There can always be some exceptions to the rule. These can be close family friends, mentors, or just special people who have had an impact on your life. It is recommended that you invite such individuals into your life for a more personal feel to the guest list.
Children
You can invite children to the wedding or indicate that only adults are welcome. Should you decide that children are not part of your plans, then communicate your intentions clearly and kindly through the advice given below.
Communicate with Care
Always ensure that your intentions are clearly communicated through the wording of the invitation. All the necessary info should be inclusive, for instance, the RSVP date and any requirements you may have for your guests.
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