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Kevin
Super October 2021

Guest list stress

Kevin, on January 25, 2020 at 8:22 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9
So our venue holds a max of 150 people. We put down everybody of the guest list section of the app and it came to 158 sounds perfect. Once we go to transfer it to a spreadsheet to keep better track of addresses for sending out save the dates. I found that I didn’t enter people correct So I didn’t check the invited to wedding button so there ended up being over 200 people on the list. I have gone through all the flow charts of cutting people off the list and we still have 40 to go until it gets to a reasonable number. Changing venues is not an option because we would lose out of quite a bit of money so cutting people off is the only option. Any advice? Is it better to cut out family who we aren’t close to or family friends that we are close to. This is causing me and my FH so much stress of who to cut!

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Latest activity by Emily, on January 26, 2020 at 11:28 AM
  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    If changing the venue isn't an option, then you're definitely going to have to cut some folks unfortunately. You, of course cannot have over the allowed capacity as your wedding could definitely get shut down, and we wouldn't want that happening. I know a lot of people like to make their lists by eliminating those they haven't spoken to in over a year. This may work for you, but for me it wasn't a possibility as SO many people on our list I haven't seen in over 3 years but I still love them and can't imagine them NOT being there.


    You can rethink inviting coworkers (if there are any of on your list) as this is completely not necessary to do. For friends, if they make up a large number of your list, consider inviting those whom you keep into close contact with. In terms of family, maybe make it a adult only event. This could significantly reduce the amount of guests in attendance. Another thing you may want to consider are plus ones. This additional guests- though pleasant can greatly add to your list. So if you were initially thinking about offering plus ones to your single guests, you may want to reconsider! Just a few suggestions, all the best to you and your FHSmiley heart

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  • Kevin
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    Thanks for the advice!
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  • Andrea
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    Anytime, Megan!!Smiley heart

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  • Christine
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    Most wont show up , so if not to far over the amount of people I wouldn't worry with it. But I'd start with people ypy dont talk to on a daily basis or those who arent as close to you.
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  • Emily
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    If some of the family "own" names - like your mom with her siblings and family friends, etc. Maybe try getting their input by asking them to cut their group from 25 to 20 or whatever. They may be able to rationalize some and then you'll get less fights later.


    Hope you're able to cut successfully! Last resort, have your second list - like someone above said, I've heard 20% or more may decline.
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  • J
    Dedicated February 2020
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    I've got my immediate family, parents sibling and grandmother, then maybe two other family members ( and their immediate family) and then everyone else who is a consistent part of my life...
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  • Emily
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    Same, but my partner's parents have 8 siblings on one side (with 16 first cousins as a result... all with their own partners) and 5 siblings on the other (luckily less adult cousins) so I understand how OP's issue may be happening. Tough to invite 2 aunts out of 5 or whatever.
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  • Kevin
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    Exactly. His mom and dad each have 3 siblings and he’s the youngest of all the cousins so everyone is married with kids. Lots of kids!
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  • Emily
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    Yeah, we did adults only for that reason. It would've been 150 just his family (aunts, first cousins + their kids) if we'd expanded. So that would be my main advice.
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