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Extra tables at the reception- destination wedding

Catherine, on July 9, 2021 at 11:19 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 7

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We are hosting our wedding I heard back from 98% of guest list. The 2% that we haven’t heard from we are confident are not coming (curtesy invites for my parents friends)

Do I add an extra table just in case people show up? If this was a local wedding I would just add it but because this is 8+ hours away from most guests should I?

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Latest activity by Kari, on July 10, 2021 at 10:29 AM

Just Said Yes August 2021
Catherine · on July 9, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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I should add there are 6 extra seats at the tables where there are only 7 guests
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Jm Sunshine · on July 9, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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I wouldn't add an extra table (it means extra linen/centerpiece, etc.) for people who didn't have courtesy to RSVP. They can sit at an empty seat you already have at some tables.
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Master September 2019
Sarah · on July 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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I would ask your parents to follow up and make sure those people aren't attending, and I wouldn't add any extra tables.
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VIP January 2019
Maggie · on July 9, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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This. non-responses should be followed up with (this is just standard event hosting advice, whether it's a destination wedding or local).
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Expert November 2021
Sara · on July 9, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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Yes. All of this. Ask your parents to follow up with them
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Master May 2019
Cyndy · on July 9, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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I would ask your parents to follow up with them and tell them if they don’t respond ASAP that you will assume they are unable to attend. I wouldn’t set extra tables.
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Master May 2020
Kari · on July 10, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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I would follow up (or have your parents follow up) with the guests that have not RSVP'd. Ideally they officially let you know they aren't coming, but if not, they should be notified that since they did not RSVP it was assumed they are not coming and that space has not been reserved for them.
I would not add an extra table at all. People who show up at weddings they haven't RSVP'd to don't deserve to be included.
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