{"id":52,"date":"2021-06-30T02:06:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T09:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2024-10-11T23:48:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T06:48:29","slug":"top-10-rules-to-invite-wedding-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/top-10-rules-to-invite-wedding-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Rules to Invite Wedding Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s better than two lovebirds joining forces through holy matrimony? <\/span><\/p>\n

However, while falling in love is easy, planning for a wedding is challenging and something we could all use some help with.<\/span><\/p>\n

To make things easier for you, we have made a list of 10 rules to follow when inviting guests to your wedding<\/strong><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top 10 Rules to Invite Wedding Guests<\/em>
Photographer: Tara Winstead<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Begin With A Master List<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A master list is essentially a list of all the people you would consider inviting to your wedding. Master lists<\/strong> are like a brain dump; you note down every name that comes into your mind, regardless of what the final outcome of the guest list will be. <\/span><\/p>\n

Master lists allow for complete freedom; you can list everyone on them, from your high school friends to the colleagues you rarely speak with. Don\u2019t forget to note down the names of your distant relatives and anyone who was close to you in the past, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Loving Newlywed Couple Kissing among Wedding Guests<\/em>
Photographer: Kammeran Gonzalez-Keola<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Decide On A Number Of Guests From Each Side<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before cutting down on numbers, have a serious conversation with your partner about how many people you would like to invite, and what their take on the matter is. If either party\u2019s parents are paying for the wedding, they should be consulted, too. Even if finances are not an issue, it\u2019s always a good move to consult each other\u2019s families about the matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Wedding
Wedding Guest Decor<\/em>
Photographer: Andrea Piacquadio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Consider Your Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you have shortlisted a few potential venues, decide on your guest list quantity accordingly; different venues can cater to a different number of guests, and it\u2019s important to know the exact number beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you have an idea of how many people your wedding venue<\/strong> can cater to, shorten your master list accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Turned-on Clear Chandelier<\/em>
Photographer: Jonathan Borba<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Divide Your Guest List<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guest lists can get out of hand if not handled with care. A smart way to distribute the guest allotment is by splitting the maximum guest capacity three ways: 25% for your parents, 25% for your partner\u2019s parents, and 50% for your fianc\u00e9 and you. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if your guest list consists of 200 people, allow your partner and yourself 100 seats, and allot 50 each to either parental party.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Wedding
Wedding Guest Plan<\/em>
Photographer: Ann Nekr<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Start Cutting Down on your Master List<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you know how many people you can afford to invite, start preparing a shortlist of all your guests. After further consideration, take down extra names from your guest list and finalize the names.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Couple
A Couple of Newlyweds Celebrating Wedding Day
Photographer: Tara Winstead<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Know Your Staples<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We all have a group of individuals who we can\u2019t imagine not having at our wedding. This includes close friends, family, and others we care deeply about. Be sure to include <\/span>all<\/em> of them on your final guest list!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"All
All the Relatives<\/em>
Photographer: Nicole Michalou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Discuss Guests with your Fianc\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is there someone who your partner knows and wants at the wedding, but said person makes you uncomfortable? Part of being married is respecting each other\u2019s boundaries and being able to openly discuss such matters. So, if you feel like you need to discuss something of the sort with your partner, go right ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discuss Guests with your Fianc\u00e9<\/em>
Photographer: Flora Westbrook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Consider an Adults-Only Wedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your budget is tight, why not cut back on kids? There is no shame in having an adult-only wedding, especially if you\u2019re tight on seating. If you feel like this is the way to go, discuss it with your partner, and see how they feel about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Stylish
Stylish Wedding Shoes<\/em>
Photographer: Gift Habeshaw<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prepare a B-List<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It may sound mean at first, but B-lists are the heroes you never knew you needed. B-list guests are all those who you\u2019d like to see at your wedding but can’t invite due to a lack of resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before creating a B-list<\/strong>, send out your regular invites to all those who made it to your official \u201cfinal\u201d list, better known as the A-list. Request your guests to confirm their attendance in advance; for every dropout, you can add on a person from your B-list.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Working on a B List<\/em>
Photographer: Content Pixie<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t Break Your Budget Out of Guilt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You may be pressured by someone, like your parents, to invite people they want to the wedding, but your budget simply won\u2019t allow for it. Such scenarios are hard to avoid and are bound to come up. The best way to deal with them is by talking to your parents, or whoever is pressuring you, about it. Remember, you are not obligated to invite people you simply cannot cater to don\u2019t break your budget to accommodate extra guests!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Wedding
Wedding Guest Celebrating<\/em>
Photographer: Cottonbro<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wedding planning<\/strong> can be stressful. But don\u2019t worry; you can rely on these tried and tested tricks to help you pull through!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s better than two lovebirds joining forces through holy matrimony? However, while falling in love is easy, planning for a wedding is challenging and something we could all use some help with. To make things easier for you, we have made a list of 10 rules to follow when inviting guests to your wedding: Begin With A Master List A master list is essentially a list of all the people you would consider inviting to your wedding. Master lists are … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-how"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1119,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions\/1119"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}