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Putting together your list of who to invite for your next gathering can be daunting. Here are 5 simple mistakes NOT to make when creating your guest list!
Over Invite
When creating your list of people you want to invite to your party it can be easy to over-extend the welcomes. It can be really easy to keep adding and adding to your list until you suddenly realize you can not afford to feed all these people or even have them fit comfortably in your home! Be deliberate when writing down who to invite. Start with immediate family, then very close friends. Only branch out from there if you know you have the room and budget to expand!
Under Invite
On the flip side have you ever been invited to a party only to walk in and see two other people there because no one else showed up? Make sure you are inviting enough people accounting that ¼ of your guests will RSVP that they are unable to make it.
Wait To Send The Invites
If you do not give your guests ample time to plan to attend your party chances are they have already booked other things. I know we all would love to think that everyone’s social world clearly revolves around us and what else could our friends possibly be doing on a Saturday other than waiting for us to plan something right? Wrong. You snooze you lose and your guest list will dwindle because of your poor planning. Try to send invites out at least 3-4 weeks prior to your party for the best turn out.
Invite The Same Old Crew
You want your party to feel like a party and a fun social gathering usually requires a good mix of people. Invite guests who already know each other and invite a few new ones too! This keeps your circle more lively and encourages new conversations and connections. This is how villages grow!
Invite People You Dont Like
Never feel obligated to invite anyone to your home that you don’t want there. If they give you anxiety, make you upset, or you are concerned the event will be ruined by their appearance simply do not invite them! I am sure there are other gatherings where you have to deal with being around this person (or people) but you do not need to do it in your own home. If anyone tries to make you feel bad for not inviting the said energy sucker simply state that you left only room for the people that brought you joy at this party but you will be happy to catch up with that person when they host something next time. Hopefully, they will get the hint that you do not wish to discuss anything further, if not smile and excuse yourself to freshen up the appetizers! (I talk more about this in another post- read it here)
Follow these simple guest list tips and your next party should be filled with vibrant conversation, lots of happy smiling faces, and a village blooming with new memories because of you!
