Low Guest Count

Oh, I am sorry that has happened. Though it is an added stress about the money-- the amount of people you have their will not deter the fact that you will still be in a beautiful dress marrying the man you love and being his forever. The people there will be happy for you and your day will still be great! Focus in all the great things that will be happening on that day. You will still be a Mrs. whether 275 people or 27 people are there. That is a happy thought right?

That's crazy.. But better than being wayyy over right?

Host a WW table

I'm sorry. My friend had the issue of needing bring up her guest count and started telling people to being their families. Like her sister husbands family

@Nik - thanks, that comment just brightened up my night. I really needed that

@sqwiggy I think we could probably have two WW tables!

Aww man. Hopefully you get more coming and you can get close to that 175 and then maybe the difference won't be that bad.

Not something you want to worry about so close to the day!

Most people do not have 175 VIPs in their life, so don't feel bad!! Especially if people are traveling it can be tough. That's a pretty high minimum... Can it be negotiated?

Hey Date Twin! My FH is in Vegas now for his bachelor party too. I'm enjoying sometime with friends and treating myself to a spa day tomorrow. As disappointing as it may be to have a lower guest count, don't feel bad about it. It's been a bitter pill to swallow getting RSVPs back, especially the Nos when I've made a great effort to attend their events in the past.

You'll have a great day and be surrounded by those that could make it. Focus on what you have, not on what didn't happen.

Swiggy- you're a genius!

Awww thanks guys!

My mom said to look at it this way - since we're on the hook for the specific amount anyway, now we can upgrade things for the guests who will be there that we weren't able to do before with a higher guest count.

And at the end of the day, all that really matters is that FH and I are wed

I agree with Nik

Your mom has the right idea! I'm taking the same approach. No sense in stressing yourself out over who DIDNT come - spend that extra money you now have on making the whole thing AMAZING for the guests who do.

Upgrades! And a WW table if you need to! If you have lots of OOT guests coming you could definitely also do the brunch or treats the next morning and I'm sure they'd be appreciated.

You didn't mention what type of food service you have. Can you add additional food items or upgrade your bar package (add liquor to a beer & wine or add a signature drink to a full bar)? Those are the things I would do to make up a shortfall.

Is there anything additional your venue can provide that you might haven't booked elsewhere? We are likely not going to reach our venues guest minimum either considering the number of invites now is equal to the minimum, so we're in a similarish situation. However, I just found out that my venue can also do my cupcakes/pies/alternative to wedding cake, so I can help make up some of the cost that way. Even it's an outrageous price per cupcake, it's money I'll have to spend either way.

Your mom has the right idea, treat the people who can make it. Have the extra app or extra side dish or fancier plates. If you have to spend the extra money, might as well get something out of it. Personally, I love the idea of the brunch the next morning.

@Kimi it's family style. Our package is already the highest one the venue offers so we've got all the upgraded liquor included. So likely food will get upgraded.

@Almost a Mrs. unfortunately no, other than brunch if you count that. FH and I haven't discussed yet (I just realized this tonight and he's gone for the weekend) but I would like to upgrade an entree, add a Gelato bar and do brunch the next morning, depending on how much money we have to spend to make up the difference.

Aww I'm sorry you're looking lower than you expected. Upgrade upgrade upgrade! Lots of ladies on here have hosted WW tables too