Lay down the law tell them how many people you would like to go. state your opinion.
The groom's parents are only responsible for paying out of town guests at rehearsal dinner for: Parents of the bride (some parents are divorced and one ex may live out of town or both live out of town, but often the out of town parents of the bride will pay their own way if they can financially afford it); Maid of honor; bridesmaids; flower girl or ring bearer. Any other relatives or friends that are not in the wedding party should pay their own way.
Many brides and grooms have wedding favors for their guests to thank them for attending. In addition, they are a souvenir of the event. Typical favors include Jordan almonds in pretty bags, matchbooks with an inscription, or even plastic wedding rings.
The brides parents and their guests sit on the pews at the left (parents in the first pew) and the groom's parents and guests sit on the right side. While guests are arriving at the church the mother of the bride will be escorted down the aisle to the first pew by one of the ushers in the wedding party and seated. The father of the bride will remain behind to escort his daughter down the aisle and give her away to her intended spouse and then will sit to the left of the first pew next to his wife. The grooms parents may just walk down the aisle on their own arm in arm and sit at the first pew on the right.
You bring the main people that are involved in the wedding that's it ... Any additional guests are NOT your responsibility . Other people have no business inviting extra people. If they insist, then they can pay for the dinners of the extra guests, or if it is at your home, just say no. Your plans are alredy made with no provision for extra guests.
Traditionally no. The bride and groom enter as Mr. & Mrs. followed by the wedding party and the parents can follow behind or go ahead and mingle with the guests before the bride and groom enter the wedding reception.
Yes, traditionally one side of the church is filled with family and guests of the bride and her parents, and the other side with the family and guests of the Groom .
The wedding to do list for groom's parents include hosting the engagement party. They provide the couple with a list of guests and host the rehearsal dinner on the evening before the wedding. They may also contribute to some of the wedding expenses.
It is becoming more and more common that the bride and groom welcome the guests to the wedding reception and then they are announced into the reception hall. Usually it is the parents of the bride, or the parents of the bride and groom.
What is considered a "good" wedding dress to wear during the reception depends on the bride. Some brides prefer to wear the same wedding dress during the wedding ceremony and the reception. Other brides prefer to change into something different, often something that's easier to move around in as they may be going from table to table greeting guests and/or dancing a lot. A "good" wedding dress to wear during the reception is whatever suits the bride as far as style, comfort, and cost.
I believe around 700 guests attended the wedding! :) :)
You have to indicate the number of guests. For this reason you should simply put the names of those who are being invited to the wedding and the reception.
People give wedding gifts show their appreciation for being at their wedding and sharing that great day with them. All of the guests that appear to enjoy it should receive a gift.