Attendants and Guests

Must I Invite Co-Workers?

Do my fiancé and I have to invite our bosses and coworkers to our wedding?

The first question you should ask yourself is, do you have room on the guest list for them? If you’re planning a small wedding or really can’t afford additional guests, nix the office invites across the board. If you do have space for a few people from work, consider limiting the invites to your boss and/or assistant.

It’s a nice gesture and a good way to keep the invites to a minimum. A larger wedding or budget should give you more flexibility, but before you turn your reception into a replica of the office Christmas party, consider the following questions: 1) Which work buddies do you socialize with outside of the office? These office mates are no longer mere coworkers; they’re friends, and should be on your list. 2) Do you have a close-knit group of coworkers with whom you eat lunch on a regular basis?

Consider adding these folks if space allows. Once you’ve decided who makes the cut, ask the invitees to keep the wedding chat to a minimum so other coworkers don’t feel slighted.