photo by Jonnie + Garrett Wedding Photographers
Choosing your wedding size and creating a wedding guest list can be one of the most stressful parts of planning. There are so many factors to consider: your and your fiancé’s vision, your families’ expectations, and your friends’ feelings. It seems impossible to please everyone because it is! Unless you have an unlimited budget, unlimited resources, and family and friends who think exactly the way you do, you will never please everyone…and that’s okay! When all is said and done, your guests will affect how you and your fiancé feel on your wedding day and be part of your precious memories forever. Since it’s much easier to stay firm in your decisions when you have a plan in place, here are some pro tips to help you narrow down that long guest list. photo by Shadi Garman Photography
Pick a venue that aligns with your vision and your budget
Your vision and your budget are arguably the two most important pieces of the wedding planning puzzle. Once you get those to connect, everything else will fall into place around them. That includes your guest list! If you envision a cozy ceremony in a greenhouse and a dinner-party style reception at your favorite restaurant that only holds 20 people, then you have a non-negotiable cap for your guest list. Even if your dream venue can accommodate more people but you envision a more intimate gathering, book the ven...