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Shayna
Dedicated March 2018

Is bridal party including in guest list?

Shayna, on August 27, 2017 at 8:00 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 22

Including our parents and bridal party and any plus ones it would be close to 40 people. We are really trying to stick with 100 guest total. So do I include them in the guest list? Or invite 100 additional people. Thanks

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Latest activity by Tori, on January 13, 2020 at 9:53 AM
  • karen
    Master October 2017
    karen ·
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    Yes, you have to feed them all. So they are part of the guest list.

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  • Ks_catonlap
    Super October 2017
    Ks_catonlap ·
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    Uh yes. Because the guest list is what you use for your head count. FH and I were on our own guest list for that reason.

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  • BGR
    Expert May 2018
    BGR ·
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    If you only want 100 people total at your wedding you of course have to count the bridal party- you're still feeding them and providing drinks and entertainment for them.

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  • Megan
    Expert September 2017
    Megan ·
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    Our initial draft totally didn't include us at first..oops Smiley smile

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  • SuperStuelke
    Super September 2017
    SuperStuelke ·
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    Is this a trick question? JK! Yes, you include them on your guest list!

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  • mzlover4life
    Expert July 2020
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    Yes they are still your guest. Fyi: you need to count you vendors too dj,photographer etc find out 1st before you count them too.

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  • Malwen107
    VIP October 2018
    Malwen107 ·
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    Yes!!!! Also be sure to include YOU and your future spouse and vendors that will be there during meal time!!! You can adjust numbers as needed but this is what head count includes

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  • Shayna
    Dedicated March 2018
    Shayna ·
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    Lol no. Just trying to see what we could afford since our bp is big. I don't want to just invite an additional 60 people. So we will probably do 150 including our bp which will leave about 100 more guests to invite. I'm cool with that

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  • Nicole
    Super November 2017
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    Yes

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  • ambrok
    Master October 2017
    ambrok ·
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    Don't forget vendors, also (ie officiant).

    I totally forgot to add FH & myself initially :o LOL

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  • Future Mrs. G
    VIP February 2018
    Future Mrs. G ·
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    If you're feeding them, which I hope you are, than yes. Every person at your wedding is included in your head count .. including you and your FS.

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  • FutureMrsHill
    Expert April 2018
    FutureMrsHill ·
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    Yes you include them. Also You and FH.

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  • Shai
    VIP August 2018
    Shai ·
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    They most certainly are along with you and FH. All counts need to include them and you guys especially for the catering

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  • Colleen
    Super October 2017
    Colleen ·
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    If your venue has a maximum capacity, yes. As in my venue holds 250, so I cant have 250 then my wedding party. They are still guests at your reception, they need to eat, and should get an invitation. So ultimately they are just like guests.

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  • Mariah
    Devoted September 2019
    Mariah ·
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    Wait, I'm confused.... you all include your vendors as guests??

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  • Shayna
    Dedicated March 2018
    Shayna ·
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    I guess you feed the vendors as well? I guess

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  • Mariah
    Devoted September 2019
    Mariah ·
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    Huh, I seriously never thought of that. I mean, our venue is all inclusive other than photographer and DJ. I wouldn't even know how many people to include from the venue

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  • Kristen
    Devoted October 2018
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    Our venue charges differently for vendor meals than they do guest meals. I would assume that's a venue by venue basis but definitely a question to ask, if you should be including them in your head count.

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  • Shayna
    Dedicated March 2018
    Shayna ·
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    Glad you guys said that because I never really thought about the vendors either.

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  • Rea
    Devoted November 2017
    Rea ·
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    Oops! Adding me and FH to my count now.

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