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I am always amazed when a client invites 300 or more guests to their wedding. I am not sure that I know that many people! My largest wedding invited 800 and 600 guests attended. Hard not to have a party with that many people. If I were doing it again and price were no object I would probably include every past client, vendor, acquaintance!
The shocking fact is that 15 - 20% of guests do not RSVP when invited. Of course you prepare for them, but at what cost? Below are moderate prices for every 10 guests:
- 10 Meals $650 (incl. cocktail hour)
- 5 Hours open bar $30/pp $300
- 10 Chiavari ballroom chairs $ 80 (incl. tax and delivery)
- 1 Specialty linen and base $ 70
- 10 place settings $100
- 1 Centerpiece $100
- 10 invitations $ 50
- Postage $ 10
- Calligraphy $ 40
- 10 place cards $10
- 10 programs $ 15
- 10 menu cards $ 10
- 10 slices of cake $ 30
- Favor $ 30
GRAND TOTAL $1495 or $ 149.50 /pp
Isha Foss Events designed tables as seen in VOW Magazine Spring/Summer 2007
This analysis is meant to inform. Allow plenty of time to confirm non-respondents.
PS - Many brides are searching for ways to have all the things that they envision for their wedding day. One quick way to upgrade services/details is to edit your guest list. Food for thought....
Isha Foss Events is a wedding consulting and design firm that provides RSVP management and tabletop design. For more information on our services, visit our website at www.ishafossevents.com