I'm sitting at work holding back tears because we just ran the numbers and we're WAY under - our min is 120 and we'll have about 80, 2 more w/vendors. So many of my friends who were 'definitely' coming can't be bothered now and my family can never be seemed to be bothered. (We're still waiting on about 7 people but chances are pretty much null they're coming)
That leaves a gaping hole... what do we do?? we've already done a b list, inviting a few distant friends and our co-workers (all of whom are coming - nice to know almost strangers care more than actual friends) but we're still way short. I was planning on inviting some LIW people but 40???? I don't know that many lol
I feel bad asking the venue for anything since they're already throwing in a few things for us. And I doubt they'd be willing to make up for that much of a $$$$ loss. My parents are so nicely paying for the reception, and so the only option I can see is to just pay them the difference between # attending and the minimum.
Am I the only loser who was in this situation? (Not that you guys are losers, I'm just so upset right now). How do you come back from such a HUGE loss???
jenn0503
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Re: Has anyone been WAY UNDER their minimum?
We are going to be about 20-25 people under our minimum. I was really bummed about it at first but as long as the people you really love are there that is what really matters.
sophisticat13
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We were under by 25 people...I know how you feel...it's very disappointing Our hall split the difference with us. Most RHs will throw in things to make up the difference...ask them as soon as you can what they can do for you!! And remember this day is about you and your FH...NOT about the people who are missing a great wedding!!! As for a seamstress, I have one I have used for at least a decade in West Babylon...FM me if you need her info!!
LoriBeth2728
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Thanks for replies!! I feel a bit better. We might even make it to 100, so we wouldn't be as bad as I feared. I'm DEF inviting some LIW girls, no matter wHAT!!!!
Bride908
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Its def early enough to talk to your RH and tell them whats going. You'd be suprised how many times they wont actually charge for a minimum. Its really just used as a base line.
Is there another room you can use thats smaller? Dont worry about the people who arent attending - on that day they will be the farthest thing from your mind. The people that matter most will be there
