Narrowing down the guest list is one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding. It’s a little more complicated than simply making a list of everyone you’d like to celebrate with. There are people you’ll have to invite, others you really want to skip, and those who may or may not make the cut, depending on your venue’s capacity.
To help you decide who to invite to your wedding, we’re sharing wedding guest list etiquette plus questions you should ask yourself and expert advice on who gets to snag that coveted invite.
Wedding Guest List Etiquette
Not sure where to begin making your wedding guest list? Here are a few ways to start.
Make a Preliminary List With Just Your Partner
Before you involve your families, sit down with your partner to start the guest list. Begin with your immediate families and then add those close family members you really want to have there. Next, move on to your closest friends—the ones you simply can’t imagine getting married without.How to Downsize Your Guest List
This probably won’t be your entire guest list, but it’s a good place to start and should cover those must-haves your parents will be looking for. But don’t involve your families just yet—you’ll want to get this starting point ironed out first so you can make sure everyone is equally represented down the line.
