Guests not attending or giving up last minute

Hopefully it won’t happen, but I don’t think you can charge people for not coming even though you still have to pay.

Are you expecting many people to not turn up? I've heard some brides complain about having up to 10% of guests not turn up, but in all the weddings I've been to, the only people I know who haven't come have dropped out through unavoidable things like illness, bereavement or a breakdown in transport.

Either way, I don't think you can charge.

Ah wow 10%...thats got me worried now lol

View quoted message Yeah I did read an article before about 10 to 15% guests not turning up, it was just a thought as I have quite a few guests who they are work colleagues and I never know I might have a disagreement with them and they might turn up 😅

I definitely don't think you can charge your no-show guests... but possibly ask your venue whether they can put the money towards extra table wine or something like that as the meals won't be needed but have been paid for?

I would agree that you couldn’t charge anyone for not attending, nor could the money you’ve paid go to another element of the wedding as the caterers order everything they need in advance (and I’m assuming people dropping out will be very last minute).


I would say try not to worry about who drops out and who doesn’t. There may be the odd guest who doesn’t show up, but you might get 100% attendance. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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