Jacqueline and Jared Part 2: Engagement Parties and Guest Lists

You met our 2019 Couple of the Year Jacqueline and Jared a few weeks ago and today we’re going to delve into the first part of their wedding planning journey! Ready to get the deets on guest lists and engagement parties? Here we go! Continue reading

Sorting the Guest List Mess | The Newport Bride

Breaking through the guest list mess

When I first drew up a guest list my side alone had over 200 people and my then fiance’s about the same. We hadn’t even set a date but we had 400 people on the list. Between immediate family, extended family, friends from college, friends from work, amazing neighbors, family friends, parents friends, and childhood friends; the first draft guest list was a little overwhelming. Actually, make that a LOT overwhelming. Breaking through the chaos of a guest list takes patience, humility, and the 10 year test.

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