1. **Set a Total Number:** Decide on the total number of guests you want to invite. This will help you manage your budget and select an appropriate venue. 2. **Prioritize:** Identify priority guests such as immediate family, close friends, and relatives. These are the people you definitely want to attend your wedding. 3. **Create Categories:** Divide your guest list into categories, such as family, friends, work colleagues, and other acquaintances. 4. **Allocate Quotas:** Determine how many guests you can allocate to each category based on your total guest count and priorities. 5. **Consult with Families:** Discuss the guest list with both your and your partner's families to ensure important relatives and family friends are included. 6. **Consider Plus-Ones:** Decide whether you'll allow guests to bring plus-ones and if so, under what circumstances (e.g., only for married or long-term couples). 7. **Be Realistic:** Keep in mind your budget and the capacity of your chosen venue when finalizing your guest list. 8. **Review and Edit:** Once you've compiled your initial list, review it together and consider any adjustments or cuts that need to be made to stay within your limits. 9. **Send Save-the-Dates:** After finalizing your guest list, send out save-the-date cards to give guests advance notice of your wedding date and allow them to plan accordingly. 10. **Stay Flexible:** Be prepared for changes and additions to your guest list as your wedding planning progresses. It's okay to make adjustments along the way. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to creating a thoughtful and manageable guest list for your wedding. Happy Planning
