number on my guestlist

MuckeyMuck

I know there's a certain percentage that won't come, normally, but i'm still worried. my dad is renting only 140 chairs because the tent wil get tight if we have any more... there's 150 on our guest list... thoughts?

itzMS

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[QUOTE]I know there's a certain percentage that won't come, normally, but i'm still worried. my dad is renting only 140 chairs because the tent wil get tight if we have any more... there's 150 on our guest list... thoughts?
Posted by Tigersbballgal[/QUOTE]

You need to have accomodations for everyone.

Also, keep in mind that people generally like some space to move around (i.e. not wanting to fill up a row of chairs entirely)

Can you contribute some money for a larger tent and/or more chairs versus just relying on your dad?

KatWAG

If 140 is all that can fit comfortably, you need to cut people from your guest list.

QueerFemme

You need to plan on 100% attendance.  Many brides on these boards invite more people than they can really accomodate thinking that people won't come, and end up with a venue that is too small, or not enough chairs or not enough money in the budget to properly host their guests.

Plan on 150 if that's how many you invited. If you haven't sent out invites yet, cut 10 people from your guest list.

MyNameIsNot

Plan on 100% attendance until you get your RSVPs back.  You should have time to confirm the final number for chairs and such after the RSVP date.