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\nWe\u2019re pretty sure every couple who begins their wedding plans wonders if they even know 150-200 people when starting off. Most couples soon realise it\u2019s pretty easy to invite 200+ people once they get going. You may even get to the end of the list wondering, \u2018do I really need to invite all of these people?\u2019 Here are a few tips on cutting down that guest list.<\/p>\n
Regardless of if you know each other since your first day of school, if you are no longer friends, you are under no obligation to invite this person. You may feel guilty if you happened to have attended your wedding, but there\u2019s no need. Weddings should be about celebrating with your nearest and dearest instead of feeling obligated to include someone you\u2019re not in touch with anymore.<\/p>\n
Most colleagues won\u2019t be offended if you don\u2019t invite them and specify that it is only close family and friends attending. If you are in a small office, it should be all or nothing \u2013 either invite everyone and put them at the same table. If you\u2019re in a bigger office, inviting your close friends is fine. Consider inviting a wider circle to the after part of the evening, but again you shouldn\u2019t feel obliged!<\/p>\n
NO! Just no. Unless you too are close friends or this person is very close to your family, keep a firm stance on any extended invitations. It may seem harsh now, but you can leave more wiggle room for extras once you have your numbers confirmed. It\u2019s always easier to be strict in the beginning with invites rather than deal with too many later on.<\/p>\n
If you, your family, your partner, their family etc. hasn\u2019t spoken to them at least in the last year, they do not warrant an invite. Again, weddings are about celebrating them with people who are close to you.<\/p>\n
This may seem harsh, but if you are on a tight guest list, it\u2019s more than fair. If you or no one in your family has met your cousin\u2019s girlfriend, this should be enough of a reason not to invite them. Of course exceptions can be made for someone who doesn\u2019t live in the same country too!<\/p>\n
For some, this is a clear no, but there can also be a few grey areas, like if you have a child together. Consider whether or not it might feel weird for them to see you get married or have your first dance with someone else. It also makes a huge difference you happen to still have mutual friends or if your future partner is truly happy with them attending. Not everyone would feel comfortable with this, including your ex in question.<\/p>\n