If you're really struggling with your guest list - and the prospective guests live close enough to the wedding venue - The Afters can help get you out of any tricky guest list situations.
Don't forget about The Afters! The after party provides a magical escape clause that allows you to have every cousin, old school pal, and great-grand-aunt along for a drink and a dance. An exception should be made for guests with newborn and breastfeeding babies, too. Most couples take an all-or-nothing approach to children at weddings, while some make an exception for children of immediate family members. Whether or not to invite children to your wedding is another really tricky area (that deserves a post of its own!), but remember that having lots of children present may significantly alter the feel of the day, so be sure to think about it carefully either way (and give lots of notice to parents if the little ones aren't invited!). We've written on this in more detail here. WEDDING GUEST LIST PLANNER PLUS
You should also give a plus one to anyone coming who won't know anyone else. One handy exception to this, though, is if you're inviting a gang of pals together without partners (say your work buds or football teammates - a group you only spend time with, away from their other halves).
When it comes to who gets a plus one for your wedding, generally it's anyone who's married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship. You never know, all those people you invited from Australia out of politeness, might just use your wedding as an excuse for a holiday in Ireland! Start by adding all the wedding guests youd. 
Lots of people say to over-invite, as 10-20% of guests will turn you down, but that can be a dangerous game to play, unless your venue, and your budget are flexible. Creating your Wedding Guest List can be a daunting task, but our easy-to-use tool keeps everything in one spot.Of course, anyone would be excited about the prospect of sharing your day with you, but do remember, people are normally more understanding than you'd think and know the constraints of a guest list.
Have you ever not been invited to a wedding you thought you'd be asked to? Did you really mind? Probably not, or not for very long anyway. By upping your guest list by 50, the goal posts may have changed, but the tough decisions are still there! Some people make the cut, and some people don't - it's tricky no matter what. It might be helpful to remember that, whether you're having 20 wedding guests or 220, there has to be a line drawn in the sand somewhere. Photo by Siobhan Byrne Photography via One Fab Day Tips for Making Your Wedding Guest List
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