WeddingWedding guest list maker
Add each family or guest with the number of people, mark who has confirmed, and see the totals for each side. Copy the list or download it as a sheet. Names stay in your browser.
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How to make a guest list without fights
- Agree on the number first. The venue and the budget set a limit. Divide it between the two families before anyone writes a name.
- List in circles. Start with close family, then wider family, then close friends, then neighbours and colleagues. Stop where the number ends.
- Write families, not single names. "Sharma family, 4" is easier to count and to seat.
- Keep one list. Two lists in two notebooks always produce duplicates and forgotten aunts.
- Ask for replies and tick the confirmed box. Give the caterer the confirmed number plus a small margin.
Different lists for different functions
Haldi and mehndi are usually for close family and friends. The wedding and the reception are for everyone. Mark in the name who is invited to which function, for example "Mehta family (all functions)".
Questions people ask
How many invited guests actually come?
It depends on the city, the season and how close the guests are. Local family almost all come; colleagues and distant contacts less so. Ask for replies and count confirmed people, not hopes.
Should children be counted?
Yes. Count every person who will eat. Caterers often charge less or nothing for small children, so ask.
Is the guest list stored online?
No. It is kept only in this browser. Use Copy or Download to save it to a sheet or share it with family.
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