Tips to downsize your wedding guest list in light of the pandemic

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Congratulations on your engagement! A wedding is such an auspicious occasion, it’s your BIG DAY and you may just be planning on having the wedding of your dreams to celebrate with everyone you know. However, the pandemic has forced you to narrow down your wedding guest list due to the number of people allowed to gather. We know that this could be a bit of a challenge and leave you totally stressed out, so here are tips to help you downsize your wedding guest list.

Evaluate relationships of friends

Evaluate the relationship of your friends and eliminate the ones that you have not recently been in contact with you. Be sure to include only friends who are dear to you and would have supported you in your relationship and are a positive influence in your life.

Remove relatives who are not close

Relatives you are not very close with should not be included on your guest list. Those will be the ones whom you will include on your guest list if you intend on planning a family reunion.

Exclude acquaintances

Exclude your acquaintances; they may not be your friends. They will understand that extenuating circumstances did not allow you to include them on your guest list.

Disregard the plus one

If your friend is single remove the plus one, a true friend will understand the need for you to do so given the current situation. However, if they choose not to attend without the plus one this will mean that your guest list has further been cut.

Make it a kids free wedding

Should this decision be made, there should not be no exceptions, you will have to stick to your choice.

Rule out parents’ guests

Have your parents to give you the courtesy of excluding their guests. This may not be easy; however, they truly care about you, so they will understand it’s your day.

Remove your colleagues from the list

Seeing them every working day for at least eight (8) hours is not a reason to include them on your guest list. If you are close with them have one representative if that is feasible.  However, don’t feel obligated to invite anyone.

Exclude your neighbors

Do not feel obligated to include your neighbors on your guest list because of proximity, you may choose to inform them of your big day and that it will be a small celebration.

After all, you will still have an amazing wedding and provide an elevated experience though small. If your desire is to have others witness your wedding vows, feel free to add a virtual component where they could view and participate in the experience.

Best Wishes!