Wedding Guest List - Can We Invite More Than Our Venue Capacity?

Q: My wedding reception site holds 75, but my guest list is at 87. How much can we afford to go over - isn't there a standard percentage of guests who typically decline?
-Eve-

A: You can generally expect about 10-15% of invited guests not to come to your wedding. It’s definitely better to err on the side of caution (you never know – they could all show up), but with a venue size of 75, you should be fine inviting 87 guests – just don’t stretch it any higher.
*Note - another thing to consider is whether or not your venue holds 75 or seats 75. If your venue seats 75 - you can get away with inviting more if you're planning a stand-up cocktail and appetizer-style reception.
-Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette Editor

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