Over inviting

I think I wouldn't over invite for my own sanity, I'd get too stressed if everyone could come and there's wasn't the space. I'd invite whoever I planned to originally and then if there are a few spaces and it's not too close to the wedding + there were people I genuinely wanted there I'd invite them. I wouldn't worry about offending people too much, I'm sure they'll understand - I'm sure you're inviting your closest family and friends and the rest of the people are a bonus

Absolutely agree! And TBF we had a few reserves like you, but they weren't family and not connected to our friendship groups so we were fine to add them a little later on. We also bumped someone from evening only to all day and just claimed we sent them the wrong invite haha! But I definitely wouldn't over invite if your budget doesn't allow, as you never know they may all say yes!

View quoted message This is so true, all the people that really matter were on the list. I don’t know why I keep coming up with these mad ideas that make no sense!
I think after being slightly too chilled about planning I’m starting to panic ?

I've been invited to a few weddings where I've known I was on the 'B' list - it didn't bother me. I think most people understand that the couple can't always afford to invite as many people as they would like.

I definitely wouldn't over invite - if everyone accepts, either you have to blow your budget or 'uninvite' someone - and that really WOULD be hurtful!