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Wondering how many people to invite to your wedding? Of course the final number is totally up to you and your fiance, however, if you’re one of those people that like to follow the trends, then you’d better be prepared for a fairly good-size wedding. According to Kate Aspen, a well-known and respected manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality wedding favors, about 40% of brides surveyed are inviting 100 - 150 people. Nearly that same percentage, 36%, are planning on inviting 150 or more guests to their wedding. It seems like even in these difficult economic times, brides don’t want to ‘pinch pennies’ when it comes to their weddings.
Don’t feel bad, however, if you happen to be in the group that prefers a smaller wedding. There’s something very special about a small gathering of truly close friends and family members to help you celebrate the beginning of your married life. The true meaning of the wedding day isn’t as easily lost when the focus is kept on a smaller scale.
At the end of the day, it really doesn’t matter how many people were invited or what size your wedding reception was. The important thing to remember is that the wedding day is only the beginning with a lifetime of tomorrows to follow. Ultimately, it’s the marriage the counts!
