Helpp!!

Well if you have not sent invitation then I would basically maybe let some people you feel would be offended that you kept it small to budget. The reception is the expensive part not the ceremony so it is usually customary to only invite people to the reception if you had a private ceremony. Guest list will be a factor and sadly weddings are expensive. I would look at other ways to cut costs but if you are doing light bites then it is best to do that before dinner in between meals.

View Quoted Comment I agree with Kristen's comment.

View Quoted Comment I actually sent save the dates out early January because i was originally doing a destination wedding. It kinda sucks having to pick and choose knowing that everyone is looking forward to a invitation.

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Ahhhh ok then at this point I would cut back where you can. Do you have to have the wedding planner as that can cost money, do you have to use the vendors for food and what not the loft recommends? I would cute back on the food. I assume you want a full reception with music and everything? I would say food, alcohol and decorations could be the biggest costs.

If you already sent save the dates, then everyone you sent a save the date to should be invited to the wedding. It is rude to uninvite people (unless it is due to Covid restrictions).

Also, if I was one of the guests that was invited to the pre-wedding party the night before, but not the actually wedding, I would be offended. So, if you do decide to uninvite people, just leave it at that. I wouldn't offer them the next best option.