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Your wedding day is your special day. This is a day you want to have all your loved ones with you. If you have a large family or lots of friends, this may result in a large guest list. To accommodate a large guest list you need enough food, a large venue, and a budget.
Enough Food
Food is one important part of your wedding day. Your guests will be expecting the food to be served and for it to be good food. When making food decisions you need to think about what time of day your reception will be because it determines what kind of meal you will serve. Once you have decided on the specifics of your reception and the meal you want, you need to make sure you get enough food.
You don’t want to leave your guests hungry. A caterer will be able to help you determine how much food is needed. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option for your large guest list, you could plan an earlier reception and serve just appetizers.
A Large Venue
A large venue is essential for a large guest list. A large venue is essential because your guests will be more comfortable if they aren’t cramped. A large venue can also be important if things like having a dance floor are important to you to ensure you have enough space. Additionally, your wedding venue should have plenty of parking options for your guests.
Budget
With a large guest list comes a large budget. Because it will cost you more, figure out which parts of your wedding are the most important for you and which ones can be done on a smaller budget. For example, the food may be the most important part for you, so you may decide to go with pre-plated dinners but could cut out wedding favors since those are not a necessity. If you have the finances, you could expand the budget. However, that isn’t necessary. There are ways to save on costs to allow for your large guest list and stay within budget. Staying on a budget may take a little more research for cost-effective options.
A large guest list can feel overwhelming. However, there are many ways to accommodate this large list while still having the wedding you want. You can also stay within your budget by finding ways to save.
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