Finding the right location

Before you start searching for that perfect place for the wedding of your dreams do a little planning. The first thing you should do is make your guest list. You should list each person that will be invited to your wedding. Once you have the list don't start scratching people off. Search for locations that can accommodate your total number plus locations that can accommodate 20% less than your total. Verify with the location if they count your wedding party as guests or if they have an age limit on children they count. A location that can accommodate 80% of your guests may just be the perfect place for you. Rule of thumb is that 80% of those that RSVP yes, will actually attend the wedding.

Now that you have visited several locations it is time to scrutinize your guest list. There are many guests that you will invite just for respect and those friends and family that live out of state that you know will not be able to attend. Make a second list, this list should include only those that you feel will attend. Do not list the locations exclusions on this second list. Use your first list to mail your invitations. Every invitation should include an RSVP card regardless of the size of your wedding. Count the number of guests on the second list, multiply the total by 80% to determine a close estimate of the number that will attend. Now you are ready to make a decision on the perfect location.

Happy planning

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Have it your way

Planning a wedding, remember one thing, it is your wedding. if you want it to be the one remembered do the different within limits. Enjoy your planning, don't get caught up on the small stuff. On your wedding day believe it or not it all comes together and at the end of the day you are married to the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. All the stressing is over! Nothing will change the outcome.