Tips for Creating Your Athens, Georgia Wedding Guest List
- SpringHaus Farm Weddings
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Tips for Creating Your Athens, Georgia Wedding Guest List
Planning your wedding guest list can be quite overwhelming, but also very exciting! Here are some tips to help you navigate this important part of your special day at SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, conveniently located just 15 miles from Athens, GA.
Tips for Creating Your Athens, Georgia Wedding Guest List
1. Start Early: Begin a rough draft of your guest list early in the planning process. This allows plenty of time for revisions and adjustments as you finalize other wedding details. Make sure you have a rough estimate prior to securing your venue. Your venue will have maximum amount of guests, so making sure you have the max number you know you could or would want to invite is going to be key prior to booking your Athens, Georgia wedding event.
2. Set Priorities: First and foremost, decide on the size and style of your wedding. Are you envisioning an intimate gathering with immediate friends and family, or a do you envision a larger celebration with friends of family and friends of parents? It is important you and your partner set priorities that will guide your guest list decisions.
3. Consult with Both Families: Sit down with your partner and both sets of families and have an honest discussion about the amount of guests you want compared to their lists. This ensures everyone’s input is considered, especially if they contribute financially to your special day. Even if they are contributing, if you prefer a smaller, more intimate event, don't be afraid to speak up and let them know their vision.
4. Consider Your Venue: If you’ve chosen SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, you have a beautiful setting that can accommodate up to 250 guests if you are looking for a dinner and small dance area. At SpringHaus Farm, our number for a larger dance floor is around 200 if you think most of your guests are going to dance. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate ceremony or a lively party, the large white oak heavy timber barn provides a stunning backdrop for any size gathering.
5. Create Categories: Divide your potential list into categories such as immediate family, extended family, friends, and colleagues and do so with family as well, if your parents have friends/family or colleagues. This helps in organizing and prioritizing guests based on your relationships and closeness.
6. Be Realistic About Numbers: While you may want to invite everyone you know, be realistic about your budget and venue capacity. Remember, every guest adds to your overall wedding costs, catering, beverages, and venue capacity. Think drinks, dinner/caterer, flowers, baker, bar...all added expenses as the guest count increases!
7. Have an A list and a B-List: Prepare a secondary list of guests you would like to invite if space allows or if some initial invitees decline early. This helps manage unexpected changes and ensures you can extend invitations as needed. Many venues have expressed about 20% of your guests won't show, or something will come up at the last minute (illness, family emergency, no show/forget.)
At SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, you can rest assured that you and your guests will be well taken care of on your special day. With its picturesque white oak heavy timber barn venue, just under 5,000 SF, and large outdoor patio and pine tree ceremony space, your wedding at SpringHaus Farm will be a memorable occasion for all. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, SpringHaus Farm is ready to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams.
Creating your guest list is a significant step in your wedding planning journey. By following these tips and considering SpringHaus Farm as your venue, you’re well on your way to crafting a guest list that reflects your vision and ensures a magical day for you and your loved ones.
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