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  • 10-07-2014 2:19pm
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    MildredW
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi All,
    Just a quick question, I am due to book my venue soon. We are still trying to work out our guest list though (which is a nightmare) I was wondering what is the norm when booking? do you have to give numbers initially or can i give a rough estimate say 80-100 and then let them know when we have the list done?

    Thanks in advance.


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    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,865 ✭✭✭✭January


    You can give an estimate number.


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    whiskeyman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Give an estimate, but always side on the lower side.
    Depending on the day, the venue may need a min number.
    I've heard of many couples who over estimate and get that figure locked into the contract, so any difference leaves them liable to pay


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    pooch90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭pooch90


    Anywhere we went had minimum numbers. The venue we are getting married in had 100 min. We are currently sitting at 101 with 3 weeks to go! Invited 150.


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    #5
    Andiewoo
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Andiewoo


    We said 140 list has gone to 170 and back down to 156 a few more will drop off! Estimate down :)


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    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,865 ✭✭✭✭January


    Our first thought was 160, list is at 180, invites are going out in September but we've already had a few people tell us they won't be able to make it.


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    MildredW
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭MildredW


    Thanks everyone for the advice. Best of luck on your big day Pooch90, hope all goes really well for you.


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    BizzyC
    Registered Users Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭BizzyC


    Yeah, estimate low.

    We've gone for a 140 min, inviting ~180, reckon about 150 will be there.


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    JMour1
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭JMour1


    We are aiming for 100, have invited 130 but expect drop outs..


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    amen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭amen


    Aim for 20% not turning up


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