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Don't self combust, we don't have a cleaner here.

We had quite a few drop out of our evening so ended up with 120 or so total (we had 60 for the day). Our venue had capacity for 200, but the place didn't feel empty and that was with a large group outside and dotted around. We had a smaller, quieter barn where the oldies went too.

Don't fret, it shall be fine!

ETA: if you are really worried, I'm sure there are some internet weirdies Hitchers free who would be happy to boost the numbers.

I worry about this as well. Our venue can hold 300 in the evening and we will only have about 120-130, but only invited about 160. Same about the evening guests, we've had about 1/3 decline.

Our wedding is the same weekend as TITP so that's how we've had a few declines (One daytime decline for this concert ? "someone gave us tickets for our anniversary".........yeah right!!!!!!!!!!)

I think as long as your having a great time we probably won't notice how many people are there.....unless you secretly go about head counting everyone. x

Sorry Mooey can't help you as we buggered off on our honeymoon in the evening ?

Our venue could hold 120 but I'm pretty sure we invited less than that. And then on the night, there were a few that didn't turn up. Our venue was quite spread about so it didn't really looked packed or anything.

I honestly wouldn't worry about it looking empty. There were so many little things like this that I worried about in the run up to our wedding that, when the day came, I realised just how silly I'd been. You'll be having such a fab time, you (nor anyone else) will notice ?

**starts planning a trip to Brighton**

Don't worry about that at all, m'dear!

There were about 80 of us left in the evening and, as far as I was concerned, (and you would want to know from your perspective as a bride), it looked pretty full to me! Besides, you don't want the dance floor to be too crammed as there needs to be room for you and your frock to MOVE! I was throwing some rather large shapes on the dance floor and wouldn't have wanted many more people around me encroaching on my style space!

We were far from full... The venue's minimum numbers for (paying for at least!) the evening function was 100, which was our total guest number anyway. But because of a mahoosive delay in the evening disco kicking off, more than half had had to head off home by then because of travelling or small children needing to get to bed. Those who stayed behind were more than determined to party though, so the atmosphere was brilliant and I was really glad of the opportunity to spend a bit more time chatting to people rather than doing the rounds between everyone.

Mooey - would echo all of the above

ours held up to 150 and we invited 100 and about 70 turned up - and it was perfect! didn't look empty at all

definately "quote" CB - moves on the dancefloor ?

dont worry xxx

Expect about 20 - 30% not to turn up, and 10-20% of who is left not to want food and additionaly anyone with kids to leave early allong with the bunch that allways seem to leave at 9.00

In other words, invite some extras, but dont lay on food for everyone.

Another consideration is the geography of the venue. If the bar, is not where the dancefloor is, expect a migration there

Factor in smokers too. We had a huge group disappear outside for most of the evening because they liked to smoke and chat, so they didn't come in until the last few songs where everyone was quite drunk and up for a boogie (power ballad-tastic, by the way!).

As I experienced at a weding last week - dont underestimate the power of a conga - bride up front - that is a great way to go round the bar and get everyone back on the dance floor

Thank you for your replies lovely ladies.

I have since realised that it's the groom's guests that are mainly bailing on us. Bah!

Some hitchers are more than welcome at my evening reception, but you must have a full police check first...

We invited 100 and had about 80ish, about 25 were smoking n drinking in the gardens, another 10 or so in the smaller bar and the remainder in the main function room which was perfect. plenty room to dance, move around and mingle.

you'll be fine!

I'd have punched anyone trying to start a conga at our wedding...

100 in a room for 120 will look absolutely fine. In fact, it'll look better than a room with 120 because people will actually be able to move.

Stress no more.

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The rooms actually for 180, but our package is for 120.

Or "Oops upside your head". I am partial to a bit of the Superman song though. Reminds me of my yoof.

I did say the bride started it - lol. Nether the less, it cleverly deposited 50 people oin the dance floor, and the band then played some dance stuff that got the party going

Meh. I'd leave my guests to enjoy whatever they were doing. Organised fun is not my style.

My groom is actually threatening to start a conga at our wedding. Annulment...

I don't believe I told him he could leave his stool at the bar to do that...

God, I had to do the Conga last weekend at some holiday place as my 3yr old niece wanted Aunty Waw-wah to dance with her...

...the shame

I am afraid to say that I have been known to partake in both Ooops up Side Your Head and Cha Cha Slide... *hangs head in shame*

However... I didn't have a full venue, we had 150 in a 200 capacity room, smokers outside and early leavers with children...

I didn't care!! More room for me and my dress and space to strutt my stuff with my feather boa!!!

It will be fine... stop worrying and enjoy yourself... that is an order Moobag!

Haha Moobag i like it!

It will be fine Mooey do not worry. Or we may be forced to organise a wedding crash!

Strangely, Moobag was the nickname given to me by my Nan. Maybe the frogggies have made Mrs C psychic?!?

I think so, froggy power! do de do do do de do do ( thats meant to be weirdy psychic theme tune music btw)

*puts on crash helmet*

Mooey

We didn't fill our reception venue to capacityin the evening and it definately didn't feel empty, plus fewer guests is more time to speak to your favourite people and have a good dance as well.