I am getting married for the first time and we are about to start the guest list. My soon to be mother in law has already requested to see it when we are done so she "can add a few names". I really don't like this, don't we get to choose who we want to come? What is the proper thing to do here? Help, please!
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Nancy Tucker
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Traditionally the bride and groom's family can split the guest list 50/50. You have the option of fine tuning the list if it gets out of hand. Remember your budget, venue and church accomodations and the intimacy you desire when providing the number of guests. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
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Since more and more couples are hosting and paying for their own weddings, it's typical for them to split the list, allowing the parents a certain number of guests to invite. Figure out what that number is and have your groom inform his parents of their guest allotment. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Yes, it has been traditional to allow for parents to add to the list, but ultimately you two choose the guests. So, I agree that you two decide how many you will allow your parents to add to the list.
Some parents still consider the wedding to be their social event. This is changing slowly in some regions. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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