If you’ve been there, are getting close, or are just embarking on the initial stages of wedding planning, you know how hard cutting a guest list can be! Weddings account for one of the biggest expenses over the course of one’s lifetime, and as the per-head cost at your reception goes up you understand why! But cutting down a list isn’t always easy. For most couples family politics and finances play a huge role in determining who gets a seat at the reception…and where! Melissa, Sabrina and Mysba (who had a child-free wedding) talk about how they cut their guest lists.

What was the hardest part of planning your wedding and reception? Did you have trouble cutting your list? Why or why not? Share your thoughts and tips in the comments below!