Wedding Guestlist and Save-The-Date's

So, after cutting the list, reviewing the list, adding and then cutting some more, we're up to 116 people. I want to keep it wayyyy below 150, preferably around 120-125. I'm having to read up on guest-list etiquette, because I don't want to hurt some people's feelings... but at the same time, I don't know you! Why would I invite you to my wedding??? If Luna and I could invite everyone we really wanted, we'd have a gigantic list.

I had to set some ground rules:

1. I don't want any little kids. We're going to have an open bar all night long, and a continuous flowing champagne fountain. As much as I love to see kids toddling around with their little heads cocked to the side because the room is spinning... yeah, it's not going to happen. (If you're not sure what I'm talking about, twirl a little cousin around in circles and then set them free to walk around your house. It's a sad but funny sight)

2. The only exception to rule number one is if we absolutely know there's no possible way to get a baby-sitter, and in that case, their invite will include a leash that they must keep around their wrist, and child's back. Just like this one:

3. We both have to know or know of the guest. No random "my mom's aunt's cousin's boyfriend's grandma." If you follow me...

4. No gangbangers (sorry certain unwise cousins... we don't need a BET type stabbing or shooting happening on my big day)

Once we have this list settled, we'll be sending out the Save-The-Date's. I've been looking into this for the past couple of days. I could go with the usual postcard:

Or go with this new fad of sending cookies:

OR! I like this idea: MAGNETS!

See, with a magnet, it goes on the fridge and stays on the fridge. Everyone in the household will see it every time they visit the kitchen... and knowing how obese America is, that'll be often (j/k... or am I..) and no one will forget. The magnets come with their own little envelopes, and I can quickly mail merge everyone's address and create address labels. WAM! BAM! Done.