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Knowing your budget and how much you would like to spend on your wedding party or reception will allow you to set the targeted number of guests. This can range from say, 50 for a small, intimate wedding to 1,000 for a real grand celebration.
Typically, the bride and the groom will not split the total number of guests, 50:50. From a number of weddings that I have witnessed, it is usually the bride who accounts for more of the guests as a wedding, most people say, is truly the bride's day.
The couple must also allot a number of guests for their parents as generally, the couple's parents will want to invite some friends and relatives who may not be on the couple's original list. The couple to be wed can just agree with their parents regarding who will shoulder the bill for these guests.
2. Classify your guests.
Not all guests are created equal. Some will be of greater importance to the couple while some will not be as important. Classifying your guests outright will allow you to plan other things in the future like seating arrangements or cuts in the number of guests should there be a need to do such a thing at some time. You may classify your guests, for example, according to the following categories (and which may also be in descending order of importance:
Immediate family of bride and groom
Bride and groom's common friends
First degree relatives of both bride and groom
Other relatives
Other friends
Officemates and business partners
3. Count and recount.
When you book with your caterer or with the venue for the wedding party or reception, you will need to guarantee a minimum number of guests. In quoting your number of guests, choose a number which appears most realistic, give or take 10%.
As you get closer to the date of your wedding, it is important to do a continuous update of your guest count. Do not rely on your RSVPs. Some people may not respond. If you have the chance to see your guests or even if you need to call each of them, ask each guest whether they are coming or not. Delegate this duty to a close friend or relative if you cannot handle this personally.
As a rule of thumb, 80% of the people you invite to your wedding, will most likely show up. Still another rule of thumb, 90% of those who say they will come, will actually come. Better than using rules of thumb, though, is to do an actual count so that you do not end up having too much or too little food or space.
There you go. Good luck with your guest list preparation. It can spell the difference between a great and a so-so wedding.
Article Source : www.womenbrands.com
Alicia Barcelon is a fortysomething wedding planner who has seen and organized too many weddings except her own. She is currently on sabbatical as she focuses on other personal and professional interests while searching for "Mr. Right Away Dear", whom she believes may be just right across the room or right across the ocean. She is still willing to assist readers though with wedding inquiries, questions, and needs, as she may refer you to her wedding planning partners at http://www.youonlygetmarriedonce.com
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