The guest list is something only you can decide! And it is key in defining everything! It is also the hardest part. Nothing can move forward in the planning of your wedding if we do not have down to a science how many people will be invited and what choices will be effective! That magic number can either be a freeing proposition, or the largest source of stress imaginable (if not controlled.) Craft it with objectivity and, if you follow that step, you can enjoy the party in peace! What is a wedding? It is a celebration offered to guests, generally by the parents, to celebrate the marital union of their son or daughter. There are, of course, variables when it comes to who offers it. But, as we can all see, it does not hold the same place in society as a product launch, a fair, a convention, or a concert. This is a personal event.