Be Our Guest... or not!

This subject that never gets old for me when talking to my clients. Of course you cannot have an event or a Wedding without guests, right? Right. But there should be a limit of just HOW MANY guests you should have. Their are many circumstances why couples feel the need to invite everyone to share in their special day. They can be an only child,

the only girl, the only boy, or maybe your parents are relieved to get rid of you so they want EVERYONE to know..LOL Just kidding!! But seriously whatever your reason for inviting guests is something that you need to take your time with. Especially if you have a tight budget, these are some things you may need to ask yourself or speak with your

fianceʼ about when deciding who to invite.

REASON[s] TO NOT INVITE A GUEST[S]

1. Just because you may share the same last name BUT they have not seen you since

you were five! NO

2. Aunt Margie who cannot remember who your parents are, let alone who you are! NO

3. The Exes-a BIG No No!!!

4. Single friends who MAY want to bring someoone-I always say unless their engaged

or living with each other, but if none of those donʼt apply....NO

5. A friend that you have not seen since you were exchanging pacifiers in pre-school

and you happen to see him/her on the street...NO

6. You share a cubicle with your co-worker but only say “good morning” and “bye” to

them during your work hours...NO

7. But theyʼre my Facebook Friends?...NO

8. But they follow me on Twitter..NO

9. If you are having an Adult Only Reception and your guests say “ I canʼt find a

babysitter”...NO if they really want to come they will find a babysitter!!

10. This is the one I hear from most couples....let invite the “wealthy” relatives and

friends because we can get most of our money back that we spend! That could no

further from the truth and THE WORST reason to invite someone to your wedding!!

WHO SHOULD I INVITE?

Invite the people who are most important to you and who are generally happy for the

two of you!! Itʼs that simple.