Q: “Jen, I keep arguing with my friends and family about who to invite. It’s driving me nuts! Got any suggestions?”
A: First, talk to your fiance about the wedding -- discuss how both of you envision the day. If you disagree on how many people to include (you want 500 guests but he wants to drop a zero), determine your budget and what you want to get out of it. Do you want to serve a five-course meal and invite 75 people? Or maybe you must have 300 people so you don't mind serving only hors d'oeuvres?
Another thing to consider is who will actually pay for the wedding. If your parents are footing the entire bill, you’re probably going to have to include everyone they want to invite. However, it’ll work in your favor if you decide to chip in as well.
It comes down to this: Compromise. Like it or not, you must try it. (Plus, it's great practice for marriage, girls!)
Jen Schefft is the author of Better Single Than Sorry: A No-Regrets Guide to Loving Yourself and Never Settling.
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