PRO: The Wedding Guest List: Who Makes the Cut?

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PRO: The Wedding Guest List: Who Makes the Cut?

June 24th, 2009 @ 1:12 pm by Christina @ Intimate Weddings

Creating the wedding guest list is a breeze for some couples. For others it’s the source of some serious conflict.

The first thing to consider is whether you want a large wedding or one with a more intimate feel. Chances are you’ve chosen the latter and the task of creating your wedding guest list will be a little more challenging. (Can we really leave Aunt Hilda off the list?) However, first think about who you really want at your wedding.

Another factor that will come into play when creating your guest list is who’s footing the bill. If your parents are major financial contributors, then naturally they’ll have more say in who to invite. If you’re paying for the majority of your wedding you will have more control over the guest list.

Some questions to ask yourself when creating your guest list: