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Does anyone know how to guess how many people will come???

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kdittrich0601 June 20, 2010

Hi!

I am having a destination wedding in June. We have invited about 190 people, and we think that there will be about 70 confirmed guests. It's hard b/c we don't really know how to go about guessing because it is a destination wedding, and in June, and with the current economy. That guess is just ballpark, and I was wondering how you all estimated on the final guest count?

2 years ago

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Farfromachildbride March, 2010 Boston

I, too, am a destination bride (March). I've never heard a rule about destination wedding responses. I will be watching your post thread!! We're inviting around 120 but I'm expecting 60ish. Invites are just about to go out and I'm soooo anxious to start receiving RSVP cards! We already know one way or the other for some people but I'm betting there will be some surprises. The opportunity to travel can really turn off some people but at the same time, I think it will convince others that we currently aren't expecting as it's an excuse for a vacation!

2 years ago

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Ember78 December 15, 2012

No. Despite what many people claim, there is no way to predict or even guess, nor is there any magic percentage. People will surprise you and attend even if you don't think they will. Those who want to be there will find a way, no matter what. If you only have room and money for a certain number, then only invite that number. Be prepared for 98-100% attendance because it does happen more often than you think.

2 years ago

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Mrs. Dee to Bee January 30, 2010 Louisville, KY (Wedding in TX)

We estimated that most of our guests would come (80%) because it's at the end of January, so it's not peak travel season, it's in Texas, so the weather *shouldn't* be an issue and a lot of our guests don't have too far to travel. We invited 280 and we have 215 RSVP'd.

2 years ago