What acceptance rate should I use?

75% is a common starting point for a local wedding. Move toward 85–90% if most guests live nearby.

Why an average party size?

Invited couples often add a plus-one. A factor around 1.1 to 1.2 reflects partial plus-ones across the list.

In Weduler, each response updates shared headcount — both partners see the same total without a spreadsheet.

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Enter how many you invited, expected acceptance rate, and average party size for a catering headcount with buffer.

Copy a link that reopens this tool with your numbers filled in, or have the plan emailed to you once.

Projection based on your assumptions. Out-of-town family and destination weddings can diverge sharply.

Your expected headcount sets your guest-count range in Weduler, which tunes your starter checklist and budget.