How To Decide Who To Invite – Narrowing Down The Guest List
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.
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.
The Newest Trends: Men’s Engagement Rings
For some reason, when it comes to the details of a wedding, we seem to always focus on the bride to be. What dress will she be wearing? What kind of flowers does she want? What type of music does she like? And, of course, everyone wants to take a peek at her ring. Often we forget that the groom gets a ring too. So, for all the men out there who have to sit back and listen to all the details of the wedding, it is your turn to make a few decisions. There are a lot of popular styles for men’s engagement rings these days. You just have to let your fiancé know which style you like best. Here are some of the styles that people are buying today.
• A lot of people are sticking with the traditional band. It is simple, yet timeless. And, you can get this in a variety of metals.
• There are a lot of engagement rings with patterns on them.
• Some rings have gemstones and others have textures.
• Custom-made rings for men are becoming more popular today.
• Antique rings are available.
• Many people purchase rings with diamonds, however the diamonds are small. There is not a big stone in the center like a woman’s ring.
Talk to your favorite jeweler today about the possibilities. The jeweler can show you specific options that match your tastes and price range.
Finding The Best Wedding Bands
My friend is getting married. The other day she asked everyone on facebook for photographer suggestions. She got about 20 responses. Since everyone seemed so enthusiastic about helping she decided to ask for wedding band suggestions. She got none. Apparently, no one knew any wedding bands. The only one I was aware of played at our other friends wedding and she did not want to copy. So, how do you find a wedding band? And, then, how do you make sure they are good?
If your friends do not have suggestions for you, look online for wedding bands. There are a lot of options for wedding bands on wedding directories. They will list the top wedding bands and their experience. Sometimes they will actually include samples of their work. Once you have an option or two, meet with the band and hear them play live. Watch them perform and make sure you like their music. Also, make sure that your wedding band brings backup equipment in case anything goes wrong.
Remember, the band is the entertainment for the night. A good wedding band will provide a good atmosphere at your wedding. Do not overlook this important decision and choose the best band for your night.