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Your wedding photographer will spend more time with you on the day than almost anyone else. They’ll follow you from getting ready to the last dance, capturing moments you won’t even remember happening. So it makes sense to put a bit of thought into how you brief them before the big day arrives.

You’ve said yes, you’re deep in venue research, and your Pinterest board is out of control. But before you get swept up in seating plans and centrepieces, there’s one thing worth putting at the top of your to-do list: a proper, honest conversation with your partner.

You don’t need to please everybody to keep the peace. With a clear plan, a few ground rules and some honest conversations, you can create a wedding guest list that feels right for you both, without causing unnecessary drama along the way. Here’s how to tackle your guest list with confidence, kindness and your sanity intact.

Take a moment, pour something celebratory, and enjoy it. Because once the news is out, the questions will follow fast. “Have you set a date?” “Where are you thinking for the venue?” “Can I be a bridesmaid?” Before any of that, here’s a practical, pressure-free guide to what to do after getting engaged in Ireland – in a sensible order.