| Wedding Planning |
| When should I book my wedding vendors and local wedding services? |
| One year to One and one-half years in advance is safe. |
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| How many invited guests should I expect to attend my wedding? |
| The general rule of thumb is if you're having over 200 guests, then you can estimate that about 25-28% of your guests will be unable to attend. If you are having less than 200 guests, then the percentage usually decreases to about 15-20% or less. Other factors include how many guests you invite that live out-of-town and the travel distance required to attend the wedding. |
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| What will be our biggest wedding budget expense? |
| Your reception, including the food and beverages, can average 50-65% of your total budget. Therefore, the reception location you select and how many guests you invite will have the most impact on your budget. |
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| How many food servers should I have per guest? |
| This can vary depending on the type of reception you have (seated dinner versus buffet). One good rule of thumb is to have one server for every 8-10 guests. |
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| What are some other ideas for transportation? |
| If you still like the idea of riding in a car, consider renting antique cars from your local wedding transportation companies. Another option is to rent a sports car from a car rental company. The nice thing about this is you can have it for the entire day or weekend and it is much cheaper. If you are looking to get really creative, consider hiring a horse and buggy or a trolley. |
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| How can I plan the details of my Bucks County wedding when I am many miles away? |
| If you're planning a destination wedding, it makes good sense to hire a local wedding consultant to help you with the arrangements. Many hotels or resorts offer a wedding consultant or coordinator as part of their wedding packages. Always utilize the CVB. They will serve as your arms and legs for little or no cost to you. |
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