Guest Count Calculator

Create a rough cut before setting venue guarantees and meal counts.

Attendance varies by event type, date, location, and travel. Check buffer rules and change deadlines before signing a guarantee.

Invited guests Expected RSVP rate (%) Plus-one share (%) Meal buffer (%)

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Planning notes

Estimate attendees and meal count from invited guests, RSVP rate, and plus-one share.

This budget is a reference. Check service scope, tax, gratuity, cancellation fees, and outside-vendor fees in the contract.

Does this replace vendor quotes?

No. Use vendor quotes and contract terms for actual decisions.