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How Many Wedding Guests Should You Invite?
Estimate your actual guest count from invitation list. Account for decline rates by relationship, distance, and event type.
In this article
Kosten pro Gast
In Deutschland: 80-200 €/Person. Von 200 auf 150 Gaeste: 4.000-10.000 € Ersparnis. Trend: kleinere Feiern (60-100) mit hoeherer Qualitaet.
Absagequote
10-15% sagen ab. Destination: 25-35%. Fuer 100 Anwesende: 115-120 einladen.
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
The B-list strategy: Send A-list invitations first (10-12 weeks out). As declines come in, send B-list invitations (6-8 weeks out). This maximizes attendance without overcommitting on catering. Most wedding planners recommend this approach, though it requires careful timing and discretion.
Frequently asked questions
Kosten pro Gast?▾
80-200 €. 30.000 € Budget / 100 Gaeste = 300 €/Person.
Wie viele sagen ab?▾
10-15% lokal. 25-35% Destination.
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