Ok brides, I need some advice.
What in the world do you do to corral your never-ending guest list?!
When we first met with vendors, we quoted "about 100" as our tally of guests. We figured we really didn't have that big of families, we are having a destination wedding, and let's face it, we're really not that popular.
But now, it is getting out of control. Problem #1- Everyone we know has children. Problem #2- We know everyone. Problem #3- We can't say no to a Friday night dinner date (or 2, or 4, on the same night). Problem #4- We've attended nearly 20 weddings together already. That is 20 couples to invite. Problem #5- Colorado is freaking beautiful.
We are party people, the more the merrier, right?
Or am I wrong. Totally, utterly, wrong. I am truthfully considering inviting ONLY family at this point.
(But let's face it, that wedding would seriously lack some Jack Daniels shots and inappropriate dance moves).
So, now we are in a conundrum. We truly love all our friends and family and want to share our day, a day we've been waiting for over 6 years now, with everyone we love. I am somewhat ashamed to admit that the list is nearing 200 if you count all the children. The main issue with this is the budget, being blown out of the water with an extra 50 or so unanticipated guests. A second problem is the size of our venue. Seating for 98 at the ceremony site might just lead to some uncomfortable and unhappy guests.
In truth, I have a feeling all will work out in the end, and I hope that this issue is resolved like the other snafus we've hit, like practically breaking up for good after I was still sans ring when the 6-year landmark hit. :) But at this point, I am open to suggestions. I am also offering this word of advice: for future brides- try to come up with a guest list before choosing a venue or getting quotes from vendors.
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| Whatever shall we do? In a quagmire. |
We had adults only at our wedding. Kids are great and all, but they can make unwanted scene's and the parents will have more fun without them there anyway.
ReplyDeleteWe invited over 200 to our wedding ( my dad has a huge family 16 brothers and sisters) and in the end 85 came. For us it was the perfect number as we got to spend quality time talking to our guests. If anything, invite only your closets friends and the have a cocktail/ appetizer reception in AZ after your honeymoon.
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