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No one else exactly understands the ties you have with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbours quite like you and your partner, thus it is up to you and your partner to not only construct the guest list for your wedding but also to cut it back should things get out of hand. It's a frequent problem that hundreds of couples eventually encounter and one that calls for extremely delicate handling.

 

The number of visitors will probably be regulated at 15 or 30 when the tier system is reinstated, and since couples are likely to have smaller gatherings in the future, Understanding how to turn down invitations or cut down on your guest list politely is essential.

 

 

How to Cut Down Your Wedding Guest List?

 

1. Early Start

Because your final edit affects so many other factors, including seating arrangements and overall costs, this process should be finished as quickly as feasible. We advise you to "Be reasonable with your guest list or guest count to prevent tension later. " There's an ancient saying that says, "Choose a number more than the capacity of your facility, and you'll be holding your breath every time you open an RSVP."

When others congratulate you on your engagement, you can even make a point of noting that you plan to have a modest, private ceremony. When invites start to be sent out and they don't receive a fancy envelope in the mail, they will be less inclined to take it personally.

 

2. Select Plus Ones Carefully

The list already made, far more than allowed items? Eliminate parents' buddies and plus ones. If you don't want to fully stop distributing plus ones, you can at least be picky about who you give them to. Long-term couples are more likely to become unhappy if only one member of their pair is invited, however those in more recent or brief relationships will likely be understanding - especially if you don't share a lot of common ground with your new partner.

Even though it would be contentious, you might think about adopting the "no ring, no bring" policy, all these things help you in cutting down your guest list according to your preferences.

 

 

3.  Get Firm with Family

 If you haven't spoken to a member of your family in a long time, you shouldn't feel pressured to invite them. "Your wedding day is for you and your partner, not an excuse to gather your extended family together if you haven't spoken to them in a while." By doing this, you can reduce the number of guests who attend based on your preferences.

Try to establish a rule and stick to it so that no one feels left out. For example, if you don't invite them to yours. Of course, no two families are alike, and there must always be some degree of flexibility, but if you want to proceed most equitably, this is a considerate, courteous method to inform all parties of the choice.

 

4.  Have a wedding without kids.

Make it very clear that grownups only are invited to your wedding and if only grownups are present then the guest list will automatically be cut down. We are aware that for some people, including children in the wedding will be a must, especially if you have children of your own.

It is better to follow this strategy universally, much like with family limitations, to reduce the offence made if you have one or two youngsters present. "While youngsters do add a certain sparkle to the day, eliminating them from the headcount allows you to reduce your totals and gives the parents of the children a night off to have fun.

 

5.  Don’t Return the Invite

It's all too usual to think that everything must be on a like-for-like basis, but we believe that this is not the case. Do yourself a favour and cross out anyone on your guest list who you are only inviting because they invited you to their wedding years ago.

You can still cherish your memories of their special day, but if your friendship has subsequently dissolved and you haven't spoken to them in a while, they probably won't be anticipating an invitation anyhow. Imagine how you would feel right now if the roles were reversed; given your current situation, it's likely that you wouldn't be surprised if you weren't selected, and, likely, they won't be either. In this case, guilt is not necessary.

 

6.  Cut Out Your Colleagues

It's challenging enough to navigate office politics without adding a wedding to the mix.  However, it's acceptable to gently disappoint coworkers who you don't even spend time with outside of work if they start assuming that they will be invited.

Making this a blanket policy is the easiest solution, but as ever, there will be exceptions, you may have a smaller, more close-knit circle of co-workers that you can’t imagine without having with you on the dancefloor. Again, consistency is key; if you ask everyone on a small team except for one or two, it may come off as a bit mean. And no, you do not need to ask your boss unless you are close friends outside of the boardroom.

 

7.  Ask for Help at Your Own Risk

You might feel compelled to show your parents and friends your guest list but refrain because they might return with a list of people they believe you should invite.

If there is room, try to accommodate the fact that parents frequently feel like they have a say, especially if they are paying part or all of the bill. However, remember that this is your wedding and you should give priority to the people you love the most.

 

8.  Be Honest

Occasionally, despite your best efforts, you might find yourself in the awkward situation of having to decline some invitations."Honesty is the best policy." Tell them you value them and wanted to invite them, but you now have to invite fewer people due to circumstances outside of your control, with this your guest list will easily cut down.

If possible, plan a large-scale virtual party following the wedding or an in-person event once things have calmed down. Once you have your wedding images, you can send a wedding announcement with your favourite photo from the event to make unwanted guests feel recognised and included.