The list...
When Scott and I began planning our wedding we guessed at how many people we'd invite to the wedding. We said about 150-175. Well, I've just started making out the list and I'm at 168. That's not including Scott's co-workers and baseball teammates. And we don't have a list of names from Scott's parents yet. They say they'll invite about 25 people.
Heydenshore fits up to 325 people. We never imagined we'd have that many people, but it looks like we'll be in the 200's. I didn't realize we knew that many people, but we do and we want everyone to be apart of our big day.
Now with over 200 people that's a big cost for food and drinks. Is there a polite way to ask someone just to the dance?
Scott and I...
Its the 3rd :)
We can go on the 4th if you want.. the Saturday. Do you work?
Posted by: Stefanie | September 25, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Speaking of the ceremony, lets plan to go out there the day of your wedding... which is... uhhh October 7th? That sound right? *L* Anyways, we'll get a feel for the approximate weather, and how the trees will look at that exact moment in time. It'll help with envisioning the decorating on the gazebo.
Posted by: Pamela | September 24, 2008 at 08:55 PM
We'll have to do just that.
Hopefully we can keep the cost of food down so we won't have to worry.
I just never imagined myself having a big wedding.
I'll just have to get used to it.
Luckily... from weddings I've been to, I notice not the entire guest list comes to the actual ceremony.
I'd love it to be more intimate.
Posted by: Stefanie | September 23, 2008 at 05:40 PM
No. Unfortunately, its considered a faux pas to invite someone to just the dance and not to the ceremony or reception. That's why there's so much talk of 'cutting people from the wedding', because sometimes you have to do just that. Stack your guest list this way: Wedding party, then immediate family, then extended family, close friends, good friends, acquaintances. Then start counting from the top, down. Once you've hit your budget, then you know what categories to invite. And don't be afraid to tell your parents/the inlaws that their list is subject to cutting too. ;)
Posted by: Pamela | September 23, 2008 at 05:10 PM