Guest List Gut Checks

Let’s be honest, making a wedding guest list can feel like one giant game of “will they be mad if I don’t invite them?” Some couples know exactly who’s coming and never think twice. But for the rest of us, it gets messy fast. There might be family drama, friendship politics, and a whole lot of guilt.

That’s where these little gut checks come into play. Now, if you tried to use all of them, you might look down at your list and realize no one’s invited… and that’s not the goal here. Just use the ONE that makes sense if you’re stuck and need some clarity.

Let’s Grab Coffee

Would you actually grab a coffee one-on-one with this person? If the answer is no, do they really need to eat your $100 dinner plate?

Let’s Stay In Touch

When’s the last time you texted them something personal? If your phone’s been dry with their name for months, that’s probably a sign.

Energy Check

If just picturing them in the room makes you feel tired before the ceremony even starts, save yourself the headache. Let’s fill the room with light and love!

The Next Day

Picture yourself waking up the morning after your wedding. Would you even notice they weren’t there? If not, congrats, you just cut one more from the list.

The whole point of these gut checks isn’t to be savage. It’s to protect your peace. Your wedding day should feel like a party with your people, not a reunion for folks who barely know you anymore. If you need an excuse to trim down, borrow one of these. And if you don’t, even better! You’re already ahead of the game.