Compiling and finalising the wedding guest list is a difficult process. There are many factors to take into consideration, from the size of the venue to the extent of the wedding budget. Important decisions also have to be made, such as whether to invite children, guests' partners or distant relatives.

It is sensible to draw up a master list for the first round of invitations, with a second list of names to take the place of those unable to attend. Discussions should be held and numbers allocated to everyone involved with planning, and financing, the big day. Replies must be noted and the final guest list carefully compiled.

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Compiling the Wedding Guestlist

Managing the Wedding Guestlist

See also...

Wedding Invitations

Wedding Style: The Guests

Children and Weddings

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