How many will show? Budget worries

[melette]

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Originally Posted by caligirl1282 I initially budgeted for 100 people. We sent save the dates for 160. My fiance kept saying people wont come and as of yet the numbers confirmed are low. I know it says to expect 60% at a DW but Im freaking out. Anyone have experience with how many STDs you sent and how many people actually came Thanks, Jenny

Jenny, I also budgeted for 100 guest, and sent out STD for 167!! As of 8 months ago, all 167 guest said they were coming. Yah.. I freaked out too!! But, I let it go, and relaxed and didn't worry about it.. As of now, 4 months prior to our wedding, our guest list is at 63!! And that's not even included some of my wedding party that haven't booked yet!! (Yah!! Tell me about it!!) So, your numbers will go down as soon as the booking time has come and gone!! Keep your chin up!! Relax and enjoy your planning process!!

[meghan]

I have been told to expect 30-40% ....60% seems high to me.

[Jennifer Davis]

We sent out 40 invites (80 people) - 40 people are coming. 50%.