Big Guest List or Lots of Details?

Big Guest List or Lots of Details?

Not every bride can have a Kardashian wedding, but there is a way to make it look as if you spent a million dollars, well maybe not actually a million......but you get my point. Narrowing down your guest list is the first and biggest step. If your guest list starts at 250 and your able to trim it down to 125 you can now choose to have a seated and served dinner instead of a buffet, or if you like the idea of a buffet then maybe you could add in a cocktail hour either before the wedding or immediately following while you are taking pictures. It will also allow you to have bigger centerpieces, lounge furniture, more lighting, possibly a band instead of just a DJ, nicer favors for your guests and a very full and lively dance floor. Normally the 250 guests will thin out to just about 100 right after the is cake cut, and those last 100 that stay around are usually your close friends and family anyway. As the bride, you always have the final say on what your wedding day vision turns out to be, but in my opinion it's all about the details and sharing your day with those that mean the most to you.

Happy Planning!

Amanda

Over the Top: Tayler and Preston

Tayler & Preston: Summer Wedding

We had the opportunity to plan and design an amazing wedding for Taylor and Preston. The ceremony and reception were held at Gaillardia Country Club. It was bright, beautiful and full of fun details including a 6' tall hot pink wedding cake!!

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Making the Cut!

Making the Cut!

I'm sure you and Mr. Right have spent countless hours discussing your guest list and as each day passes you seem to remember another “special” person that you just have to put on the list. Before you know it your small intimate wedding has turned into a 300+ person event and you immediately feel stressed and overwhelmed, but how do you cut the list? If you really want to give your guests an unforgettable event without breaking the bank, then give yourself a limit and STICK TO IT! If your seating 100 guests, then break it down. His parents have 20 seats they can fill, not 20 invitations....big difference. Your parents have between 20-30 seats to fill, you will want to offer them a few more seats especially if they are financially contributing to your wedding. That leaves roughly 50-60 seats for your close, supportive friends. If it has been more than 8 months since you have either seen or spoken to some of your “friends” then they should not be invited. Again focus on those people that are supportive of your relationship, instead of those just coming for the open bar.

This may take a group effort but the end result will be worth it. Just take it one step at a time.

Happy Planning!

Amanda