Guest rsvp

I definitely wouldn’t rely on the fact that 150 people need to not come to the wedding. I want to say on average 10% don’t come. But even then, you’re risking it if that 10% would mean you’re above capacity.

I think it's often approximately 75% but it's not a ratio you can 100% bank on when planning everything. I know in some cultures it's normal to invite some people to the reception only, but that's kind of a know your crowd thing. Would the people you're inviting be insulted by that kind of an invitation? If not, then you're probably ok.

I'm a firm believer in not inviting more people than your venue can hold. If your venues max is 200, you shouldn't only invite 200. We are probably going to have a 90% acceptance rate for our wedding.


It really depends on how you think your guests would view only being invited to the reception. Ours would be offended.

Ugh.. Should only invite 200..

It’s about 10% of those invited that won’t come. If you know your crowd and don’t think they will be offended to not go to the ceremony then why not

1) invite only the number of guests your venue can hold.


2) yes, guests need to be invited to BOTH the ceremony and reception... unless you truly have a private, immediate-family only ceremony.

I agree with the other girls, I would not invite more than 220, 10 percent is about average for declining invitations to weddings, good luck!

I definitely wouldn't rely on that many people rsvp'ing no. You definitely shouldn't invite more than what your venue can hold. Also, I think you will offfend some people if you don't invite them to the ceremony.

That’s incredibly rude. Find a space that can fit your entire guest list or cut the guest list.

I agree with others that you should only invite the number you can accommodate. Don’t count on people not to come.

It’s very rude to tell some people they are not invited to the ceremony. Invite 200 if that’s the max your church can hold. Otherwise find a bigger church!

I wouldn't invite more than the limit. If people don't rsvp then that opens up seats for your b list. It's definitely not rude if someone is invited to the reception n not ceremony. I've even seen instances where some people came for the dancing part of the evening only. Weddings are not cheap, I wouldn't be offended. My girl had only family members at her ceremony n everyone including me n my man at the reception. Our invite mentioned the reception and gave the time n place no mention of the ceremony. I def didnt give her grief or even question it cause it's their day, not mine.