20 is the new 100 - How to cut down your guest list and keep your family and friends happy

When you hold up your wedding list and then look at your wedding venue’s restrictions, do you sigh? Well, here are some quick tips on how to keep your wedding list low and still make your friends and family feel loved. 

Prioritize

First things first, prioritize. You must prioritize your list. Who are the most important people? The ones you cannot live without. They need to go on the list first. Below you will find an example of how you might prioritize your wedding list. 

Group 1 – Immediate Family 

Group 2 – Close friends 

Group 3 – Extended Family 

Group 4 – Other friends 

Group 5 – Acquaintances and Co-workers  

Once you decided who should be in which category then you can decide who should come to your wedding from each group. You want to be as fair as possible. For example, if you have two first cousins that you engage with often, they probably should both be invited. We suggest sticking to immediate family and your close friends as wedding guests due to the COVID restrictions for weddings. 

How? A simple message like: 

“We wish we could invite all our closest friends and family; it is just impossible under these conditions. We regret to announce that only a very select few can attend in person. We love you all and wish you could be here on this special day.”

This message not only makes people aware that you are unable to invite them to attend in person but at the same time you make them feel special. They will see that you are not just blowing them off but because of current events not everyone can attend your wedding. 

 To soften the blow, we also recommend sending a physical or virtual party gift to each guest that you intended to invite. Think of it as a “we were thinking about you” gift. It shows that you took the time to consider them as guests.

Finally, it helps to have a live streaming option. We have helped several brides and grooms include their friends and family by using a live stream video. Allowing them to participate, even if not in person, is a wonderful gift that you can give to those who will support you as you grow your family.  Book a consultation with us today, and we’ll show you all the benefits we can provide you on your wedding day. 

We know, it’s a different era for weddings and we hope to be of value to you!

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