Invite Only: Crafting Your Perfect Wedding Crew

Planning your wedding guest list can be one of the trickiest tasks in the entire wedding process. While celebrating your love should be a joyful experience, determining who gets invited can quickly turn into an emotional minefield. If you're planning your wedding and looking for guidance on finalizing your guest list, handling the question of inviting children, and navigating the politics of who should or shouldn't be invited, this guide is here to help! 

Once you and your fiancé set a budget and choose a venue, you’ll have a general idea of how many guests you can accommodate. Here are some practical steps to narrow down your list: 

1. Start With Your Must-Have Guests Begin by listing close family members and lifelong friends—the people who have significantly impacted your lives. These are the guests who absolutely must be invited. 

1. Determine the Plus-One Policy Decide early on whether you’ll allow plus-ones for single guests. A good rule of thumb is to offer a plus-one to guests who are married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship. 

1. Sort Guests into Priority Levels Create a tiered list. The top tier includes family and close friends; the second tier consists of extended family and longtime acquaintances; and the third tier covers colleagues, distant relatives, and plus-ones. If you need to cut numbers, start with the lowest tier. 

1. Consider Your Venue Capacity Greenville offers stunning wedding venues, from historic spaces downtown to scenic countryside settings. Ensure your guest list aligns with the venue’s capacity so that everyone can comfortably enjoy the celebration.  

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