Guest limit- what do i do

If it were me, I’d order enough invitations to be able to invite everyone, but I’d only send them to the number of people I was certain I could accommodate at the point I was mailing them - so, whatever the capacity rules are at the beginning of May / what the church is saying about how many are allowed.

I would invite 140 people or less.

Hi Nicole, girl I feel your pain. As optimistic as your reception venue is, I fear they will lead you down a false sense of optimism (as did my venue last summer). If I were in your shoes, stick to the 140 church limit.
Last summer, my venue was overly optimistic telling us we could have 250 not including vendors. I told my then fiancé as much as that is an answer to our prayers, I think the venue’s hope isn’t accurate. It’s a long story, but left my now husband and I scrambling even up to a week before our wedding. I wouldn’t wish what we went through on any engaged couple. It’s been my experience most venues don’t have much sympathy if you have to uninvite guests or scramble. I would hate to see that happen to you and your fiancé.
I’m sorry as I understand it’s not what any couple wants to hear, but hope this helps in your decision and spares you some of the stress in the long run ❤️❤️❤️

You have 2 options: if you decide to keep the chuch venue, do not invite more than 140 they allow to both ceremony and reception. Or if you choose to take advantage of the full capacity at reception venue, move the ceremony to the reception venue. Whoever is invited to ceremony needs to be invited to reception and vice versa.

I'd stick with the 140 to be safe

Their may be people who wouldn’t mind skipping the church ceremony and just celebrating with you at the reception. Can you do two versions of your invite and send separate ones to some. Just a thought.

I’d stick with the 140 max.

Stick with 140.

If your wedding isn't until July 30, I'd hold off on sending invitations until the end of May, not the beginning; maybe you'll have more information/upated information about capacity by then.

As much as you would love to invite more, I would say stick with the 140 to be safe!