Wedding invites never seem like a daunting task at the planning stage. Bridezilla has taken over and is confident she will be able to deal with telling those unlucky acquaintances that they've just not made the cut. According to a recent survey, the average wedding has 169 guests, and it's easy to trick yourself into believing it will work itself out, but this may be the hardest decision of the whole process. Everyone will be expecting an invite to your sun-kissed San Diego wedding once they hear about it.
Use social networks
Take your Facebook page. For most, this tool is simply to keep track of those you really care about. Statistics compiled by the site on a rolling basis suggest that the average user has 130 friends. This isn't even taking into account Uncle Harry in Oceanside who thinks the world wide web has something to do with insects, or Aunt Nora from Palm Springs who last used technology when the batteries ran out in her antique timepiece. The fact of the matter is that you will need to disappoint people you care about no matter which venue you both eventually decide on.
Start the guest list planning early
What’s the first and most important thing to remember when planning the guest list? Start early! You want to avoid the regret of forgetting someone just because they slipped your mind at the last minute. Utilize all your social lists, including online networks, your phone book and your email mailing lists. Think about the three main groups; family, friends and co-workers. A handy tip is to write a mock-up of who you can think of, separating these into those three groups, and seeing if you can spot any gaps.
