When I started our guest list I wanted to make sure I didn't forget anyone, so after I miss placed the first paper list, I started an Excel spread sheet. Then I sat down with my fiance' and we entered in as many people as possible. Knowing this was coming I had saved all the envelopes that were sent to us over the holiday season and they really came in handy. Next I called or emailed other guest to request addresses. Some people like my grandmother were very helpful. I just asked her for a list of all the relatives that live near her, the same for my aunt in another state. Then came the big part of the list, but the easiest to find the addresses! My Church Family. I was born into my church. In the church library there are pictures of me 12 months old and another little girl who was the same age as me. In the pictures one of the Senior Adults is reading the Christmas story to us. I'm still friends with that little girl! Her mom is throwing me a bridal shower. I call her grandaddy, grandaddy. I've been very ill this past year and everyone in my church has prayed for me constantly. They love me and they love my fiance'. The point I'm trying to make, through all my rambling is, I love my church family and I'm thankful everyday my parents gave me that gift.
Dry your tears mom.
Back to the guest list. After a lot frustration I realized the guest list need to be alphabetized, duh. That made it easier if I thought of someone to add, I could check and see if they were already there so I wouldn't have any repeats.
I have the list of invited guest. I just wish there was a way to find out how many people were actually going to attend sooner than 6 weeks in advance. I think I'm going to send the invitations out sooner because our date is so close to Christmas.
Something to consider.....
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