Wedding Guest List
As this exciting journey of planning your wedding begins, one of the first and most important tasks is crafting and creating your guest list. Understanding the significance of this list as it not only influences the size of your celebration but also the overall atmosphere and logistics of the day. In this blog, let's explore some key factors to consider when making your guest list. Let's take into account different sizes of weddings - from Grand & Traditional Weddings (50-150+ guest), to intimate gatherings and elopements (25-50 guest) and how your chosen venue's role into the guest list decisions.Venue Considerations:
Venue Size & Accessibility: An important factor is the size & accessibility of the venue you decide on for your guests. Whether it's a grand space, an intimate garden or a remote location. Be sure to aligns with the comfort and convenience of yourselves and the number of your guests.
Wedding Type’s:
Grand & Traditional Weddings:
Venue Capacity: When it comes to a Grand & Traditional Wedding one of the biggest “Pro’s” is the space which comes with your chosen venue. A grand wedding ensure comfortably and accommodation for your guest count.
Budget Considerations: Grand & Traditional Weddings can typically come with higher costs, from catering more guest to miscellaneous venue expenses. Make sure that your budget aligns with the number of guests you’re inviting to your wedding.
Friends & Family: The guest you invite to your wedding play a huge part when it comes to your Grand & Traditional Wedding. Know you have enough space and capacity for your day ensures you’re able to make sure all your family & friends are able to make it and be included into your big day, allowing no-one to feel left out.
Intimate Weddings & Elopements:
Selective Guest List: Intimate Weddings & Elopements typically involve a smaller guest list, often containing your immediate family and/ or a select few close friends. Focusing on inviting the people who truly matter to you and those who have journeyed along side you both as a couple.
Venue Selection: Intimate weddings & Elopements often find themselves having a smaller, unique venues such as gardens, chapels, or restaurants. Choosing a venue that complements the size of your guest list will help create a more intimate atmosphere for your special day.
Personal Touch: With fewer guests, you have the opportunity with your budget to add more intentionality & personal touches within your Intimate Wedding & Elopement, creating a more customised experience for yourselves and your guest attending. Consider personalised favours or handwritten notes to express your gratitude for their presence.
Crafting your wedding guest list can be deeply personal and meaningful aspect of the planning process. Whether you're planning on having a Grand & Traditional Wedding or an Intimate Wedding & elopement, the consideration of your guest list and venue choice will play a part in creating a memorable and joyful Wedding day for you both. Here's to the start of your wonderful journey creating your guest list!