Divide the Wedding Guest List (and the Drama)
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BG brides, can you relate to any of the following scenarios?
- Due to sheer excitement and joy, your parents and in-laws feel entitled to invite as many guests as they please; their little girl is getting married, after all.
- Your groom deems it necessary to invite the guys he used to play T-ball with—so what if he hasn’t seen them since he was four?
- You're unsure about which colleagues should be receiving invitations.
Every engaged couple experiences The Great Guest List Debate; it's practically a rite of passage. Cut your drama in half by following my tips below.
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1. Make a Rough Count ASAP: No matter how long your engagement is, deciding what your guest count will be should take place fairly early on when planning. This will allow you to determine your budget and select your venue; more importantly, it could help you avoid serious conflict that some brides and grooms-to-be face during their wedding-day preparations.