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Have you ever thought of having just fifty people at your wedding? Maybe you have to compromise and let that number become five hundred because of your parents and in-laws. This article will guide you in creating the perfect wedding guest list, especially if you have number constraints;
An Adult Only Event
Make an emphasis on inviting only adult guests to the wedding and no children. This has to be expressly stated on all the invites and even your wedding website. If you have friends with children, make sure to write only their names and provide only two access cards. You can further explain to them what kind of event you would like to host. Having children at weddings increases your catering budget as some people may have three or four.
No Plus Ones
You should clarify that only people invited may gain entry into your wedding reception. Politely inform that friend that is always bringing an entourage of people to events that this is the policy; it will be strict because you want it to be an intimate occasion that fits with your budget.
Host A Separate Event
You and your future spouse may have some family and friends that may not be able to make it for the wedding due to the distance you have created by ensuring you have a destination wedding. Ensure that you invite them to the traditional wedding, introduction or mini-engagement party so that they get a chance to celebrate with the newest couple.
Make Special Visits
Your grand aunty in the village may have the means to travel to attend your wedding but if you do not want to be worried about providing for her demographic at your wedding then take out time to visit her before or after the wedding with wedding souvenirs and a special meal. Be sure to say reiterate how small of a ceremony you are hosting. Making people feel special will ensure they forget about their presence (or lack of) at your wedding.
Simply Do Not Invite
Couples should also make a list of people not to invite to their wedding if they want to be intentional about numbers. These people may range from coworkers to high school friends and people from the same clubs and religious groups.
Choose you and your partner’s desires over that of your family. Try not to succumb to the pressures of making your wedding day an opportunity for them to live vicariously through you if it can be avoided. Alternatively, let them have their wishes for the traditional wedding while you can have the time of your life at your white wedding.