We are working on our guest list right now and we are waaaay over the number that we want to be at. We want no more than 80, but our lists combined are at 120 -- and most of it is family! How many should we expect won't be able to make it? I've heard 25% to 30% but I'm worried because we can only have so many in order to accomodate a DJ.
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Re: How many out-of-town guests should we expect?
Trust me we invited too many because fiance added about 20 at last minute and as RSVPs come in I am stressing.
Everyone on here will tell you to only invite what you can afford/fit for this reason.
You just never know....ESPECIALLY with Vegas.
I wouldn't recommend because even if they RSVP now, things could change or vice versa. Also it leads to making others "B Listers" where you run the risk of them finding out others were invited before them.
I think you just need to invite only the number you are comfortable with, I wouldn't go much over. The odds are 100% aren't going to come but save yourself the stress.
We're trying to keep the reception in the resort, which is why we settled on Postrio. I am starting to wonder if we should just invite more, but then the food & beverage minimums jump significantly...our only other options would be Bouchon or Pinot Brassiere which both require a $15k minimum without tax & service.
Married in Vegas - June 2011