Marriage Celebration at Home (Post-Elopement)

How many people? What is the ratio of guests to bathrooms?

Great question. I'm thinking around 70-80 people, but I haven't finalized a list yet. 3.5 bathrooms, 1.5 of which are in the main areas. The patio leads easily to both of those bathrooms.

Do you have enough bathrooms?

Are you ok with people keeping their shoes on?

Sounds like you'll have wait staff but is there anything that would require you stepping away and running around?

Does your state require a liquor license for mass serving in a private venue?

I would keep the open house to a set time like 2-5pm so people aren't dropping by at all hours! If you choose to go later with those that are there at 5, that's fine.

That sounds lovely. Who cares if it isn't as traditional as long as you host people nicely. Also, I work at a theater that is 80 seats with 3 bathrooms if that helps with the decision!

Thanks for the great feedback!

@NowASeptMrs I'm fine with shoes, and I'll be okay as long as I have staff. I'll check on the liquor license--great point. I agree with the set time, but my FH wants it to go longer. Right now we are looking at 2p-9p, but I'm going to try to reduce that time.

@POLLY thanks for letting me know about the theater bathroom ratio.

My chef/caterer who is very familiar with my home just asked me about parking--yikes! I live on a suburban cul-de-sac. I need to give that some thought....

JJ, that's what I was just thinking about. There is a large church 3 minutes away, so I will look into that. Thanks!