#Wedding Guests

[realmadridfamily]

Thibaut and Mishel Courtois during the wedding of their friends :)

[familyofpaladins]

Poll time! Because I've been wondering about this for a while and I canuse polls to figure out what would be normal/expected

If you were getting married (or when you got married) (and if you never plan on getting married, cool, just be hypothetical with me), if you were getting married, would you invite your friends from highschool/elementary school?

Like. Specifically (best?) friends who you were really close to at the time, but perhaps didnt keep up contact with. Not friends that you had a falling out with or anything. You just havent talked to them in a while because you went to college/work and took different life paths. Would you invite them to your wedding?

(*Wedding Party refers to being a groomsman/bridesmaid/man of honor/best woman/other non gender specific role to the people getting married)

I'm just curious. because I went to a lot of weddings when I was younger because my parents were invited, and only a few as an adult and that's been because theyve been family, one of which was my brother, and I remember discussions of who was to get invited, and like, obviously family gets an invite, but after that you do you invite? Close friends? Current coworkers you like? Old family friends? Neighbors? Old best friends who, while at 11 years old, you planned to have as a bridesmaid or groomsman, but havent talked to since graduating highschool?

[karihighman]

No Nathan as Nolan 😅 but omg the rest of the main cast looks amazing 😍💍🎬🙌 video ⬇️

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[ldagence-royal]

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Attend Princess Märtha Louise's Pre-Wedding Dinner (30 August 2024 in Geiranger, Norway)

[mydeerheart]

Us 💜

[koolbadges]

Have you checked out our Hen Party Badges, Stag Party Badges & Wedding badges yet? We've been hand making badges for your big day for a long time now & it's so nice to be even a small part of your big day. All of our badges are still proudly hand made in our workshop on the Cornish coast & many can be customised & personalised at no extra cost.

[kimmiessimmies]

Maybe, just maybe, lay off the booze a bit, kids...

[fantasticsims]

Wedding Guests At Their Finest

Bella didn't even bother to put on shoes.

[movie--posters]

[frankenstank]

At my best friends wedding w my love 💗

[merrybrides]

How Many People Should I Invite to My Wedding?

When it comes to wedding planning, there are certain tasks that are just more fun than others. Cake tasting? Fun. Choosing a gorgeous venue? So much fun. But figuring out how many people to invite? This can be a struggle. Whether your natural instinct is to invite everyone you’ve ever met, to make it an intimate event, or just something in between, it’s definitely not an easy task. Often, parents and in-laws will have opinions, too, which can complicate the process.

To help you figure out what your final guest count should be, we break down a few things to think about when it comes to creating your list.

Things to Consider

If you need help figuring out where to even begin, consider the following factors when deciding on a number.

Think About Your Budget

The golden rule when it comes to weddings? The more people you invite, the more it will cost you. A sliding scale exists based on the guest count for food, beverage, rentals, linens, flowers, stationery, and transportation, just to name a few. It’s just an extra 20 people, right? Wrong. The trickle effect is real, and it is something to consider when you’re down to those last few people you’re on the fence about!

Consider the Overall Vibe

Think about the various weddings you’ve been to in the past. When there are weddings with over 300 people, doesn’t the vibe feel different from a 50-person wedding? If lots of dreamy details or personal touches are what you love most about weddings, then perhaps scaling the guest count back to accommodate being able to do more would be worth it for the big day.

Don't Assume People Will—or Won't—Attend

Throughout your planning process, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Oh I know they won’t come, so just invite them to be polite.” This kind of attitude can get you into trouble. Especially in the post-pandemic era. Guests are more excited than ever to celebrate love and happiness. If you invite them, they will come…so do not rely on the typical 75 to 80 percent return on RSVP rules, as they may not apply.

The Process

Chances are, you’ve probably never invited this many people to a party before. Here's where to start.

Determine Your Budget

Yes, we already touched on this, but it really is one of the most critical components in figuring out what size your guest list should be. I encourage you  to have an honest conversation with the key players about their budget. Establishing your overall budget range will help you determine the price per head you're projecting.

Make Your List

All great writers are told to write first, edit later. Take this same approach when making your guest list. Write down everyone you’d like to be present on your wedding day. It might feel very middle school-esque, but it’s an important step. If there are some people you’re on the fence about while making your list, put them in a separate column. You can decide later in your editing phase if you really want them there or not. When you look at the numbers, it can help make prioritizing easier. For instance, if you know that your projected cost per head is $100, you might reconsider inviting someone who is an acquaintance to save a little money.

Think About Your Venue

No matter where you’re getting married, chances are your venue has a capacity limit. In rare cases when they don’t (like you’re getting hitched on private property), then you have a little more wiggle room. Another capacity factor could be if there is lodging on-property that cannot accommodate your entire group as you had hoped. This could be directly relative to adjusting your list to fit in the box of your dream venue.

Who Gets the Final Say?

This is a tough one. Unfortunately, there’s no correct answer. As far as wedding etiquette goes, if a family member is contributing financially to the wedding in some way, they’re entitled to an opinion. However, if they’re only contributing to a portion of the wedding (like the catering or your attire), then their jurisdiction for decision-making falls in line with those specific elements. But that’s easier said than done right? I do believe being collaborative amongst families, hosts, and between partners is the best way. While the decision of the hosts is very important, I also feel the couple’s vision of their big day should be reflected with equal weight.

At the end of the day, everyone is going to have their opinion (about pretty much everything), but it’s you and your partner who are going to think back and care about who was and wasn’t there. So when the guest list going gets tough, think about who matters most to you and go with your gut.

[realmadridfamily]

Mishel with her friends at the wedding :)

[iwanttobepersephone]

I've been to 3 weddings in my lifetime, and I actually wanna go to another one

I'm still at the point in life where they're relatively boring, but I love dressing up super cute and dancing and food, which are vital parts of weddings. Most importantly, though, I love the car ride back home when, in an attempt to keep herself awake while driving, my mom gives us all a rundown of the drama that we missed during the wedding. Almost ripping wedding dresses while putting them on, rings were almost lost, aunts and uncles having to be removed because they couldn't stop fighting, my Nana's husband getting too drunk and harassing girls, etc etc. Like, no other family get-together has THAT amount of drama, and I miss ittttttt 😭😭😭

[shaadiwish]

If you are someone who is gearing up to attend a wedding this coming season, we are sure you are curating your look. One of the crucial factors that build your look together is the hairstyles. While you want to look your best as a wedding guest, you also want some easy hairstyles that you can instantly create. So, ShaadiWish is here to suggest some hairstyle inspo that are practical, trendy, yet fuss-free to create.

[ldagence-royal]

The Wedding Guests of Princess Eugenie of York. A Woman Pulls Down Her Dress After It Got Caught In The Wind (12 October 2018)