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7 Tips for Creating Your Wedding Guest List

Updated: Jul 23

7 Tips for Creating Your Wedding Guest List at SpringHaus Farm


Planning your wedding guest list can be quite overwhelming, but also very exciting! Here are seven (7) tips to help you navigate this important part of your special day at SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, conveniently located just 15 miles from Athens, GA.



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1. Start Early: Begin a rough draft of your guest list early in the planning process. This allows plenty of time for revisions and adjustments as you finalize other wedding details.



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2. Set Priorities: First and foremost, decide on the size and style of your wedding. Are you envisioning an intimate gathering or a large celebration? It is important you and your partner set priorities that will guide your guest list decisions.



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Consult with both families

3. Consult with Both Families: Sit down with your partner and both sets of parents to discuss potential guests. This ensures everyone’s input is considered, especially if they contribute financially to your special day.


4. Consider Your Venue: If you’ve chosen SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, you have a beautiful setting that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate ceremony or a lively party, the large white oak barn provides a stunning backdrop for any size gathering.



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5. Create Categories: Divide your list into categories such as immediate family, extended family, friends, and colleagues. This helps in organizing and prioritizing guests based on your relationships and closeness.



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Create Categories

6. Be Realistic About Numbers: While you may want to invite everyone you know, be realistic about your budget and venue capacity. Remember, every guest adds to your overall wedding costs, catering, beverages, and venue capacity.



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7. Have a B-List: Prepare a secondary list of guests you would like to invite if space allows or if some initial invitees decline. This helps manage unexpected changes and ensures you can extend invitations as needed.



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Make a B list

At SpringHaus Farm Wedding & Event Venue, you can rest assured that you and your guests will be well taken care of on your special day. With its picturesque white oak barn venue, just under 5,000 SF, and large outdoor patio and pine tree ceremony space, your wedding at SpringHaus Farm will be a memorable occasion for all. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, SpringHaus Farm is ready to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams.



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Create your dream day at SpringHaus Farm

Creating your guest list is a significant step in your wedding planning journey. By following these tips and considering SpringHaus Farm as your venue, you’re well on your way to crafting a guest list that reflects your vision and ensures a magical day for you and your loved ones.


In love & friendship,

~Ginger


Thanks to all our local wedding venue owners for their constant support in our process!





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