Small Wedding Guest List

We would like to share with you, the top 6 tips in creating a small wedding guest list. There are many reasons, like budget, venue size, COVID 19 restrictions, or personal desires, that may have you and your partner thinking about a smaller wedding. That’s why it’s important that you focus on creating an intimate wedding guest list by using these 6 tips:

1. Make your wedding adults-only

   Unless you have children in your family or children that you're very close to, make your wedding kid-free. If you feel bad implementing this rule, offer to invite kids to your engagement party or rehearsal dinner. You can also organize and hire a babysitter to watch the kids at the hotel or a family member’s house during the wedding.

2. Limit plus-ones

   An easy way to stick to a small guest list is to limit plus-ones right away. If you go this route, it is recommended to give plus-ones exclusively to those loved ones in long-term relationships, and to couples that you are equally friends with. Otherwise, you’re not obligated to give anyone an extra invite.

3. Only invite immediate family members

   When it comes to family, it’s not out of the question to cut things off after first aunts, uncles, and cousins. If you’re going really small, then keep it to your parents, siblings, and grandparents.

4. Keep it to your close friend circle

   Think about the friends you are closest with. A good way to identify this list, is by going into your phone to see who you actually keep in touch with. This list may surprise you, as close relationships have a nature in changing depending upon the time in your life. After you identify that list, you may still have some trouble in narrowing down other relationships that you have. Ask yourself two simple questions: Will not inviting them negatively impact your friendship? Do you care? If yes, put them on a B-list to reconsider once you’ve solidified the rest of your list. If no, don’t add them at all.

5. Keep your final list private

   Once you finalize your guest list, keep it between you and your partner. Sharing with family and friends often leads to many what abouts, especially if your list is small. The only exception is if your parents or future in-laws are contributing to the bill. In this case, you may want to limit them to a certain number of people they can invite.

6. Try not to overthink anyone's reaction

   In the end, you’re not obligated to invite anyone. If you’re not absolutely thrilled at the thought of someone being a part of your wedding day, they don’t need to be there. Besides, if you’re not exactly close, chances are they won’t be too offended by it.