Ep. 29 Mini Series: Wedding Guest List

 

Planning the wedding day guest list is one of the top complaints couples have around their wedding because it can be so difficult. Narrowing it down isn’t easy, especially if you have a lot of people in your life that you love.

If you want to set yourself up for success, always make a digital guest list so you have a way to stay organized. Don’t feel like you have to narrow it down right off the bat. Start by writing down every name you can think of and go from there. It can also be helpful to categorize people into groups like family, friends, coworkers, friends of family, etc.

When it comes to kids, never feel bad for making the decision to not have children at your wedding. Every guest you invite comes at a cost, so you always need to consider that. Plus, if needed, not including children can drastically reduce your list. Just clarify when it comes to newborns, because excluding them may exclude their mothers as well.

You may also want to consider crossing off family and friends you haven’t seen in several years, or even unruly friends and family. You can invite your coworkers, but consider whether or not you have or even will see this person outside of the workplace. Also, don’t feel pressured to invite someone to your wedding just because they invited you.

It can be difficult to narrow down the guest list when you don’t want to disappoint the people that you love. Trust your gut and don’t overthink it. Ultimately, you are the person paying for your wedding. You have the right to say yes and no to whoever you want to.