Today is the first of what I hope will be many "Tips 101" for throwing a party or having the perfect wedding. I spent several years as a party planner, both for private small parties as well as corporate and weddings. There are many tips and ideas that I picked up along the way, and now, I get to share those!
So, first, how do you create a realistic guest list - one that won't break the bank? This works whether you are getting ready to celebrate your oldest's graduation or getting ready to start your life as a newlywed couple.
Create a tier system:
Tier 1 is immediate, closest family and friends you wouldn't marry without
Tier 2 is aunts, uncles and 1st cousins
Tier 3 is co-workers and bosses
Tier 4 is 2nd cousins and parents' co-workers
However you'd like to arrange it. Then you start at Tier 1, add up how many people, then move to Tier 2 and add up. Keep going until you hit your target number, and if you get to Tier 4 and you're over a comfortable number, you just knock out all of the Tier 4 people. Of course, you keep this Tier system kinda quiet, because no one wants to find out they're on Tier 4!!!
Creating a guest list is one of the toughest parts of wedding planning, but here's something that will make you feel better -- everyone understands these days that big weddings are just not possible in this economy, so family and friends are really not offended if they don't make the cut. Some are actually relieved that they don't have to travel, get a hotel room and give a gift.
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