Stressing about Farewell Brunch!

So this is way premature, but stress is my middle name at this point. I’m having a destination wedding, and we’re planning to have a farewell “brunch”. Brunch in quotes because we don’t really want to overstate it and it’ll be more of a continental breakfast/pizza party, so on our invitations and stuff we’re referring to it as a “farewell gathering.” We are trying to convey that this is not something people should rearrange their travel schedule for, but it’s definitely available for those who are still around. Our venue does require an exact headcount, though, so we are collecting RSVPs.


So anyway, the stress comes in because last weekend, we found out that FH’s parents invited a few more extended family members to the wedding that we were not aware of (yes, we’re having a stern talking to with them about that one). Luckily we have room in all our venues except the farewell location. We can move elsewhere if we go over, but I’m so in love with the place it’s currently planned. We haven’t sent out invitations yet so I know that (1) not everyone invited to the wedding will actually attend, and (2) even fewer will make it to the farewell brunch. But for peace of mind, hopefully, what percentage of your guests made it to the farewell brunch?!? Especially if you had a destination wedding where everyone was from out of town.