(Closed) Did you have extra place settings just in casE?

posted 7 years ago in Reception
Post # 1
Member
206 posts
Helper bee
  • Wedding: August 2011

Hi Bees,

So my wedding is in two weeks and a half and I almost have all of my RSVPs complete. I have 9 people that haven’t confirmed but if they all attend it’ll bring my total to 142 guests. I planned everything for 150 guests so I’m glad I have that cushion.

However my question is. if a few days before the wedding the number is still at 142, should I still have 150 place settings or should i take rearrange some tables to have less table settings and more space for the people sitting there?

I’d hate for there to be empty seats and lost place settings, but I can’t help but think “what if people who RSVPd decide to show up? WHat if somebody brings a surprise guest?

We’re not doing it at a hotel or at a venue that supplies the extra seats. We have our vendors bring everything in the morning and then leave. No extra storage room where DOC can whip up an extra 5 place settings.

I’m doing assigned seating so I’d have to figure out which tables can have less place settings.

What was your experience or what are you doing?

Post # 3
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6572 posts
Bee Keeper
  • Wedding: February 2010

We didn’t have any extra place settings, and no extra people showed up. We did have people not show up though due to illness. I think if I were you I wouldn’t put any extras out, and assume that it will even out with people who do and don’t show up.

Post # 4
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1843 posts
Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: September 2011

I would maybe fill a table.  Say you have 8 per table and only have 4 place settings at that table.  I would go ahead and set the full 8, just in case.  I think it’s usually the other way though – you have guests that RSVP yes and then they don’t show (as opposed to guests that say they aren’t coming and end up showing up).

Post # 5
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2135 posts
Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: September 2012

Why don’t you call those people to get a specific yes or no?

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