The guest list decides your budget more than any other choice. Agree on the rules early.
- Split the list. Decide how many guests each side and the couple can invite, before names go on paper.
- Group by household. Track families as a unit so one invitation and one RSVP covers everyone in the house.
- Invite per function. Not everyone needs to be at every function. Mehendi and haldi are often for close family only.
- Ask about food. Collect dietary needs (Jain, vegan, allergies) with the RSVP.
- Set an RSVP deadline 3–4 weeks before the wedding, and follow up personally with anyone pending.
The free guest list tool handles households, groups, function-wise invitations, dietary notes and RSVPs that sync from your wedding website.
