{"id":77899,"date":"2020-11-20T09:20:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T14:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=77899"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:12:36","slug":"adjust-your-guest-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/adjust-your-guest-list","title":{"rendered":"Four Ways To Adjust Your Guest List if You Have to Downsize Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Couples who planned to get married in 2020 or early 2021 have had to drastically alter their plans for the big day. So, whether you\u2019ve had to postpone, cancel altogether or are now planning a completely different wedding \u2013 you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>

There are many restrictions currently placed on weddings and general gatherings, but possibly the most difficult to navigate is the guest list. Especially if you come from a big family, or had already invited 300 people, you may be wondering \u2018who do we invite?\u2019<\/p>

Let us start by saying that no matter whatever steps you need to take to make your wedding COVID-friendly \u2013 your guests will understand. We\u2019ve all had to become adaptable and understanding this year, so don\u2019t worry about hurt feelings as you navigate your next steps.<\/p>

Paring your guest list down will make your guests who are attending feel more comfortable given the current state of the world. That being said, reducing your guest list is much easier said than done. So, if you\u2019re looking to turn your big wedding day into an intimate affair, here are some pointers:<\/p>

Start With The People You Cannot Imagine Your Wedding Day Without<\/h2>

Who did you text first to share the news of your engagement? These are likely the people that you absolutely want to have at your wedding, no matter how small of a guest list you\u2019re working with. Since you likely have regular conversations with these people, it\u2019s a good idea to reach out and confirm their availability on the date you intend to get married. Doing so will help you determine how many additional guests you can still invite. Consider these your VIPs- parents, close family, bridal party and friends you can\u2019t live without.<\/p>

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Photo Courtesy of Luminous Weddings<\/a>, more from this wedding here<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Make Deep Cuts<\/h2>

While it may not be easy, cut anyone you don\u2019t have regular contact with \u2013 cousins you really only talk to at holidays, college friends or people you only really know because of someone else. Given the current circumstances, none of these people are going to be upset about being left off your list.<\/p>

Eliminate (Unnecessary) Plus Ones<\/h2>

Unless they are in a long term committed relationship and you are friends with both parts of a couple, it makes sense to eliminate plus ones. Most guests will completely understand your need to cut down on your guest list and, if you\u2019re someone they truly care about deeply, will still be in attendance without their current paramour.<\/p>

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