Wedding Strategies

How To Decide Who To Invite – Narrowing Down The Guest List

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Part of planning a wedding means dealing with the stress of the guest list. No one really wants to neglect his or her long lost friend from high school. However, the more people you invite, the more money you have to pay out of your pocket. And, there are also other issues like limited space. So, coming up with the perfect guest list for your wedding might take a little time and some strategy. However, it is possible.

First, you have to determine who can actually come. You might be inviting a bunch of relatives that live out of town and will not be able to make it. In a few calls, you could narrow down your list by 20 people if this is the case. Also, make a list of “maybes” in case people change their mind. Second, consider whom you must have at your wedding. These people probably include your family and close friends. Last, start making your list from the inner circle and then add from there.

Remember this is your day. You should never feel obligated to invite anyone just because you knew him or her a few years ago or your dad used to work with him or her. Spend the day with the people that you care about.

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Be Sure To Have Guests RSVP

When you send out invitations to your wedding, there is no way to determine how many people will actually attend unless you have them RVSP. If you wanted to, you could call the list of invites you sent out, but that would be time consuming and a little bit tacky. You could also determine a ballpark figure. Or, you could include a stamped, addressed postcard in the invitation that asks for their RSVP. When your invitees receive this, all they have to do is check yes or no and put it back in the mail. Although the added postage may seem costly when your budget is already tight, it will most likely save you money in the long run.

Part of planning the wedding involves knowing the guest count. The more accurate you can be, the better it will be for cost purposes. This is particularly important when it comes to renting chairs and tables.

Also, consider how helpful it will be to know the number of guests when you are determining the food. You will not have to worry about running out of food or paying for too much. So, get an RVSP card that matches your invitation. You will be so glad that you did.

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Should You Serve Alcohol At Your Wedding?

The food at the wedding is, in my opinion, critical. As a wedding guest, I care more about what I am eating than I do about the bride’s dress. Call me greedy, but I like a good meal. And, more importantly, I like it to be washed down with a good drink. The last wedding I went to served punch. That did not jive well with my taste buds. However, it was not my wedding, so I guess I could not really complain. However, when I am planning my wedding I will take into consideration the drink menu – particularly, should wine be served?

If you have the budget for wine, than go for it. However, a lot of people go without alcohol because of the cost. Often, the alcohol will cost as much per person as the food. If you do not want to go without it, but you want to keep within your budget, be creative.

Ask the venue if you can bring your own wine. You could also serve cheaper alcohol. And, if you are buying alcohol mainly for your friends to abuse you for a free night of drinking, consider going without it. Lastly, if you do have alcohol, respect those who prefer not to drink alcohol.

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