HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

Bunnymonkey Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:28 AM

HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

My guest list has reached a whopping 177. (This is my intimate destination wedding we are talking about here - I feel ready to cry.)

I'm hoping someone can tell me what % declines, typically, then tack on another 5% to that, given the fact that 100% of the people coming have to travel at least 2 hours.

How many does that leave me??

Thanks ladies!

jimmysgrl Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:30 AM

Re: Okay, I'm mathematically challenged, and I can't remember what % say no.

Well, the percent, I believe is generally around 25%. Tack on another 5%, possibly anywhere between 100-120.

diamondgrlie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:55 AM

Re: HELP ME!!! I'm mathematically challenged, and I can't remember what % say no.

In Modern Bride they say 20%

Darcy Posted: Mar 01, 2005 11:43 AM

Re: HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

I have heard 30%.
What is the destination?

lrs2005 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 12:04 PM

Re: HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

is this what you are looking for?

177 invites * 20% = 35 estimated no shows
177 invites * 25% = 44 estimated no shows
177 invites * 30% = 53 estimated no shows

so
177 - 35 = 142 guests
177 - 44 = 133 guests
177 - 53 = 124 guests

Bunnymonkey Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:08 PM

Re: HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

Posted by lrs2005

is this what you are looking for?

177 invites * 20% = 35 estimated no shows
177 invites * 25% = 44 estimated no shows
177 invites * 30% = 53 estimated no shows

so
177 - 35 = 142 guests
177 - 44 = 133 guests
177 - 53 = 124 guests

you are my personal hero. My math skills are embarrasing. Thank You!!

Bunnymonkey Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:08 PM

Re: HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

Posted by Darcy

I have heard 30%.
What is the destination?

North Fork - everyone is from Florida, Jersey and NYC.

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:11 PM

Re: HELP ME!!! Can you do the math? AND I can't remember what % say no.

Unfortunately, no matter what the magazines say, you can't really predict how many people will come with any accuracy. I hope it works out for you!

ckgmwedding Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:14 PM

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Hang in there, Ryanna! Did you send out STD's? Maybe that will cut down on the number! Don't send!

Bunnymonkey Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:18 PM

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Posted by ckgmwedding

Hang in there, Ryanna! Did you send out STD's? Maybe that will cut down on the number! Don't send!

Christine! Oh God, I sent the STD's and everyone LOVED them - it may be a case of 'Oh Honey! Let's go to New York and make a whole vacation of it!'

I know I can't predict at this point - I'm just grasping at numbers and hoping people will go '200 dollars for a Bed and Breakfast! No way!'

Thanks for the feedback ladies!

marc_rai Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:44 PM

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Did you send out the invitations yet? Maybe you can cut back on your list?

randella Posted: Mar 01, 2005 05:02 PM

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I have been wondering this too as my guest list is very high for the amount of people we wanted..

We are good to go if 22% decline- but, from asking around- that seems to be a high decline rate- no matter what the magazines say..

We have 2 and a half weeks left til the RSVP due date and we only have 13 no's out of 274 people- and like 144 yes's.

So, plan on 15% not coming- then plan to be pleasantly surprised when you have your intimate #.