By no means a required event, this get-together can be hosted by anyone who wants to do so, from the bride and groom to their parents to relatives or family friends

q       Compile guest list

q       Schedule appointments with site manager or caterers, if applicable

q       Book site or caterer, depending on your needs

q       Send deposit, if applicable

q        Plan menu

q       Order/purchase/create invitations, call invitees, or compose e-mail invitations

q       Address invitations.

q       Send invitations

q       Tally final guest count

q        Give final head count to site/caterer, if applicable

q        Confirm all arrangements