Setting a Limit to Guest List

Q: What is the most "sensitive" way to set limits to the number of guests on our guest list?

A: Firstly, begin by eliminating the number of children attending. Most couples choose an age which becomes a "cut off point" (usually children under 14 or 16 are not invited - these are common cut-offs). Also, establish rules for your guest list which you, your fiancee and your respective families agree on, such as a "no co-workers policy. Finally, if you have a large immediate family, you may want to exclude distant relatives from the guest list. However, you must be sure to be consistent. You can't invite a third cousin and exclude a second cousin!