Keep in mind kiddos, cost per head, and how you want to spend your time at your wedding (less people to see means more quality time with the ones that are there).Google Sheets is the the ideal choice due to the sharing ability and automatic saving.
Things take a REAL long time when you’re relying on other people (ahem, fiancés) so know that there’s no rush to finalize the list; getting started is the important part and it’ll fall into place as you explore your budget.
And of course, your wedding style is something you should know at the beginning — if you need help nailing down the vibe, check out this fun Style Quiz from the Knot — a fun way to find out if you don’t already know what you want.
Thank Yous: Once people find out you’re engaged, you’ll start receiving gifts, so you’ll want to have thank you cards ready to go.