Your Wedding Guest List
How many guests do you want at your wedding?
"Who should we invite to our wedding?"
Deciding on the guest list for your wedding can be very stressful. But, it doesn’t
have to be.
You should invite:
- Family and their spouses
- Your close friends
- Extended family members
Only add casual friends and business associates if your fiancé and parents have not had to leave out someone that is dear to them.
Three guest lists:
- The bride and groom's list
- The bride's parents' list
- The groom's parents list
This can get more complicated if there are extra sets of parents and step parents involved. It’s usually best to give your parents specific guidelines if you need to restrict the number of guests. That way they can narrow down their guest list.
If you wish to have a smaller, more intimate ceremony and reception, it may be necessary to restrict your guest lists. It may be necessary to compromise. If you are having a larger wedding and reception, you may not have to leave anyone out.
How many guests you have at your wedding will depend on the type of ceremony you'd like, the ceremony and reception site and how many people you can afford to feed and entertain.
Not everyone you invite will be able to come, but don't be tempted to invite more than you have room for, hoping that not everyone can come. Only invite guests you really want.
How many guests can Forge Valley Event Center seat?
Our newly remodeled Event Center can provide full dinner seating for up to 200. This includes tables for your guests, buffet, beverages and cake.
We can accommodate up to 428 seated and up to 600 guests, standing room only.
This still leaves space for your dance floor and platform to serve as a stage.
For a larger event, tents can accommodate up to 2,000. A tent is picturesque, adding a fairytale atmosphere to your occasion. There are several locations for open or enclosed tents or pavilions to be set-up. Tents can be fully enclosed and heated or air-conditioned.
Tents and canopies come in a variety of sizes and colors. A smaller 20’ x 20’ tent accommodates up to 40 guests for intimate dinner seating. A larger 20’ x 40’ tent seats up to 200. A large 60’ x 100’ pavilion accommodates 500 or more guests. You may even set up several tents or canopies to take full advantage of our beautiful vistas.
There is plenty of room for all of your guests to be comfortable at Forge Valley Event Center. Hold your Outdoor Wedding Ceremony or other event overlooking scenic Lyday Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Follow with an elegant reception in our Event Center, just a few steps away. Whether you hold your event indoors, outdoors or both, there is no limit to the number of guests you can include on your special day.
Planning an event?
It is never too early to contact us about a date. Complete the Event Proposal Request and we will review your information and and respond quickly with recommendations and pricing.
Ready to reserve your date?
Complete the Event Date Reservation Request to reserve your dates at Forge Valley Event Center.
