Sure, you want to be a nice person and avoid hurting any one's feelings. But the truth is, "nice" can be very expensive in wedding terms. A bulging-at-the-seams guest list is a common wedding planning occurrence, and can be handled quickly and painlessly. You are probably feeling so excited about sharing this your big day with everyone you know that you just can't bear to leave anyone off the list. But, most of us can't afford to invite everyone we know to our weddings, so start the cutting!
First, go over your list with your fiance and put each guest into category A, B, and C. The As are the absolute must's. This will usually include family (immediate family, I'm not taking about the 3rd cousin that you met at a family reunion when you were 5), and close friends, friends who without being there you couldn't live without. The B list is for the people who you would really like to be a part of your big day (good high school friends, sorority sisters, neighbors) but wouldn't completely RUIN your day if they couldn't attend. And your C's, well those are the people who you think you should invite but don't really want to.
Now, your C list goes in the garbage and you can re-examine your B's. If you still need to cut, here are a few more pointers:
- Don't invite anyone you haven't talked to in five years.
- Don't feel obligated to let single people bring a date.
- Don't invite coworkers.
- Don't let your friends bring their children.
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