Day 277 – “Am I Invited” – The Guest List

Bonjour from Project Wedding HQ

Like most bridal couples family politics and finances play a huge role in determining who receives an invite to your wedding, unless you have unlimited funds.

Chris and I are very lucky in respect to he does not have a lot of family, however on the flip side I am Italian and that is the complete opposite, I know the world.  For me I have had to consider family, friends and my colleagues in the Wedding Industry on my side of the guest list.  This has become really difficult as we have already completed our non negotiable guest list, but I am just trying to trim back where I can due to finances.

However only recently I was placed in the predicament when a someone I know said to me “Oh you will have to let me know when the wedding is so I can place it in my diary”.  Oucchhhhh, did I feel so bad, I was not inviting this person due to number restrictions and many other issues.  So now what do I do, this person is expecting an invitation to my wedding and I know there will be others that will expect one as well.

This is where as a Bridal Couple we will need to tread lightly so as not to hurt anyone’s feelings.  Here are some things you may want to consider if you are having diffiuclties in selecting who to go on your guest list that I found very useful:

• Does this guest know your engaged.
• Have they met your fiance.
• When did you last speak.
• How often do you see them.
• Would you be offended if you weren’t invited to their wedding.
• Will they be a part of your lives forever.

Until next time.

Au Revoir, The Savvy Bride

Day 280 – Why Save the Date?

Bonjour from Project Wedding HQ

Now I have my wedding date and my guest list, the next most important thing for me to do is to organise my Save the Date cards to go out to my guests to improve attendance.

WHAT IS A SAVE THE DATE CARD? 

A Save the Date is a basic card that is sent out several months prior to sending your official Wedding Invitation. Some bridal couples may see this as an extra cost, however this is very important for guests who are travelling from interstate or have a busy work schedule and need to place the date into their calendar. Guests who need to travel or want to book accommodate need to be able to budget and will need extra time to plan.

HOW DO SAVE THE DATE CARDS WORK?

It is recommended that your save the date cards go out at least six months to a year before your wedding day. On your card you should include the Bride and Grooms name, date and time and the location and maybe include a map.

So now I have to come up with something to reflect my wedding theme, without giving to much away before the formal Wedding Invitation. There are many many different designs and ideas for Save the Dates, I am becoming so totally confused and need to just narrow it down and do it or they will never go out.  I will keep you posted as to my design. Have a great new year everyone.

Au Revoir, The Savvy Bride