Looks like we're having less than 100 guests...kind of bummed.

I dont think it would mean a less party atmosphere. For me what created the party atmosphere were my husband, my best girlfriends and the DJ. that was all I needed to party like I had never done before. Dont be bummed hunny, September is not so close to rule out the possibility of more yesses, however set your mind to party regardless of them or not.

Less people does not mean less party. FH's family parties with 20 people, it's all about the people you have and the entertainment you have! Perhaps with the money you'll save you could upgrade the food, the bar or the DJ to ensure the party atmosphere goes strong!

I think it means you get a better time with the people who love you the most, I don't care to have people who don't really wanna be there there

You will have a great party and with fewer guests will have more than just a couple of minutes to spend with each of them which they will def appreciate. Just crank up the music and watch them all party down!

My final guest count is about 90 guests...my family is rowdy and ready for a good time any day of the week so I am not worried that it will be boring. I will have a few good friends my family, and my dj thats all I really need!

Your party will be great, if you have an awesome Dj and people there to have a great time with, that is all you need

We had fewer than 100, too, but all that meant was more room on the dance floor! Don't worry about the number at all....it's about quality, not quantity!

Our wedding was the same. We invited 175 people and only 92 attended. The biggest issue was that our venue was more suitable for larger parties. It wasn't horrible but the place was too big for the amount of guests we had. That being said, we still had an amazing time with the guests that were there. The number of people doesn't matter at all in the big scheme of things.

I agree with all the ladies above! Also less people = less you will be charged for dinner. =)

I was just thinking about that today! We are only inviting 135 people and I am kind of worried about how many RSVP's will get back. Atleast we can blow our extra money on our Honeymoon

I totally understand. I want to elope or have one big party. I don't want a ho hum wedding I paid all this money for. I'm aggravated today. I think you can have a great wedding just invite a lot of younger people.

Thanks for the responses ladies. You're right, we just need to make the most of it. I know it will be awesome just because I'm marrying my best friend but I want to make sure all our guests have a blast too.

Hi Date twin!

Our final count is 57. I'm MORE than thrilled with this number. It means I get to actually eat dinner, spend more time visiting with my guests & having a great time. Plus! More cake for me!! & Like SoontobeMrs.B said-it will save some extra $$ and you can use it for the honeymoon or put it into a rainy day fund.

At the end of the night, I'm sure you will have wished you had only invited 50-60 people in the first place.

My FH and I just went over our guest list last ngiht to pair it down to 110 and we are hoping that fewer than 100 people RSVP yes to our reception. If we end up with 60, 80 or 100 they will each be people we are close to and wanted to share the day with and so we expect to, as my friend put it, party like a rock star and stay on the dance floor. You don't need a whole lot of people to make a party as has been said, you just need fun loving people and a good dj :-)

We are only inviting like 75 ppl.. and I have been married once before and had 250 ppl at that one.. I feel that it's better to have the ppl there that matter the most ..and not just a bunch of ones there for the party. It'll be rememerable and beautiful for you no matter which way.

I am in a similar situation, we invited 130 people and were expecting about 25-30 defintie no's, but we have about 65 definite no's now and I'm a little sad that a lot of people who I had told about the wedding last year are now backing out. We have a 100 person minimum at the venue, so only having 68 definite yes meant we HAD to invite more people. So we are now able to invite some of FH's coworkers and some people from church that we didn't think we had room for. However, if we hadn't had a minimum amount, I would have just left it as it was and kept the money and put it towards our honeymoon.

I agree with Jennifer K. I still have 11months until my wedding date but I did sign a contract with my venue for a minimum of 140ppl so I have to pay that regaurdless. We do have a B list once those RSVPs no start to come in. Looking back on it I wish I would have signed the contract at a lower minimum number. But at the end as long as the most important ppl are there to share that moment that's all that matter.

I'm hoping I have people say no! Lol. My guest list is bigger than I wanted, but sadly I'm thinking most people are actually going to make it! Lol.

We had 45 people, and we partied until midnight.

As far as inviting younger people goes? My H's 86 year old godfather was the one who did not leave the dance floor until the end. If you have a good DJ and the two of you have fun, the guests will follow.

Invited 180, 90 RSVP'ed yes, 20 declined, waiting on the rest with this Friday being the deadline.

I want a close, intimate atmosphere so I'm cool with less than anticipated. Trust me, there will still be a party to be had!