tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post7853639742670450131..comments2023-12-24T08:02:36.605-05:00Comments on Betsy Transatlantically: Wedding Wednesday: On the Other Side of the Guest ListBetsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04953626122327472245noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-60084767348305827022013-08-27T13:49:56.021-04:002013-08-27T13:49:56.021-04:00Ah I've been reading your blog from afar for a...Ah I've been reading your blog from afar for a while now! But I had to comment becuase I was like - holy sh*t I am in the picture! Lol. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures of your wedding. Congratulations again :-)pattyhttp://mushaboomm.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-70486674005625096012013-06-29T10:40:40.588-04:002013-06-29T10:40:40.588-04:00Ugh, RSVPs are no annoying. We definitely had to t...Ugh, RSVPs are no annoying. We definitely had to track down people after our deadline. There were a couple of last-minute cancelations in the couple of days before the wedding due to family emergencies, so it's good to be prepared for things like that. But it sounds like you have the perfect number! I think we ended up with 98 or 100 in the end, and it was great. Any more, and it's hard to talk to everyone!Sarah // The Quixotic Chicahttp://thequixoticchica.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-69714001121290854802013-06-27T23:11:07.387-04:002013-06-27T23:11:07.387-04:00I didn't find the seating plan stressful at al...I didn't find the seating plan stressful at all but that could be due to the fact that I'm a teacher and made seating plans for my classes for 5 years. The wedding was just on a larger scale. Our tables were set for between 10 & 12 guests and it all sort of fit remarkably well.<br /><br /><br />We didn't have anyone randomly show but I did have 2 parties do a last minute cancellation. It was a bit annoying but it was one of those things where I told myself to let it slide and not give it another thought.Jayhttp://www.fromtheretoheretheblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-83893826969929315672013-06-27T19:40:06.881-04:002013-06-27T19:40:06.881-04:00Sounds like us. 130ish invite. 93 (or 92?) at the ...Sounds like us. 130ish invite. 93 (or 92?) at the end. It was PERFECT! You're gonna love have just 100 peeps there! :)Tina Bylandhttp://likeordinarylife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-33226595689263737382013-06-27T16:15:09.321-04:002013-06-27T16:15:09.321-04:00105 sounds like a GREAT number. Some friends and I...105 sounds like a GREAT number. Some friends and I were just hashing this out over drinks last week. I'm of the keep it tight knit camp, rather than the invite everyone you know side. It's going to be great! Can't wait to hear how you're working seating.Eileen Mulloyhttp://www.leanerbythelake.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-76125628650491650002013-06-27T12:06:28.130-04:002013-06-27T12:06:28.130-04:00Good to know! I have a huge family and while I wan...Good to know! I have a huge family and while I want everyone there, I know it isn't possible. I just hope people respond quickly so I can send out more invites...without those people I send to later knowing they were technically on a "B" list. For my brother's wedding they invited 360 and 175 came, which I thought was interesting. It was in Atlanta which was too far for some, so maybe I will have that problem with an Ohio wedding and guests coming from all over the country. We shall see!Mary Krulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-41472352007728951542013-06-27T10:45:23.175-04:002013-06-27T10:45:23.175-04:00They came for the ceremony and then once they got ...They came for the ceremony and then once they got to the reception site, they thought we had forgotten about them I guess? It was quite odd. They were distant family though, so I don't feel too bad about. =XWhitney Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-13121032794279032212013-06-27T10:41:29.505-04:002013-06-27T10:41:29.505-04:00man, am I glad you commented! note to self: have a...man, am I glad you commented! note to self: have a table for overflow...<br /><br /><br />but why would you show up, not having RSVPd, and then leave? that's such a waste of everyone's time.Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-38770287699368163462013-06-27T09:49:57.604-04:002013-06-27T09:49:57.604-04:00wait. tea. I don't get it! eek :/wait. tea. I don't get it! eek :/Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-15983475877913319452013-06-27T09:49:02.001-04:002013-06-27T09:49:02.001-04:00hey, that's a really good thingy to use! I li...hey, that's a really good thingy to use! I like that - and it's almost true for us! I think we sent out 89 actual invitations.Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-88756581400483863342013-06-27T09:47:50.935-04:002013-06-27T09:47:50.935-04:00oh YAY those are such nice things to read.oh YAY those are such nice things to read.Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-90314524802035650562013-06-27T09:47:36.984-04:002013-06-27T09:47:36.984-04:00oh we're DEFINITELY keeping friends together! ...oh we're DEFINITELY keeping friends together! fo' sho. there are enough people who don't know a lot of other people (and enough people we want to matchmake) that we want to do assigned seating, but we won't make socializing a challenge :)Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-48071440980247021112013-06-27T09:46:44.795-04:002013-06-27T09:46:44.795-04:00haha I'll have to check with Jon - God knows w...haha I'll have to check with Jon - God knows what promises he's made over a few pints!Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-53992430428287237302013-06-27T09:45:58.339-04:002013-06-27T09:45:58.339-04:00haha I can totally see that happening to me - gett...haha I can totally see that happening to me - getting distracted by an errant guest in the seats! WHAT ARE YOU DOING THERE, CREEPER.<br /><br />so I've done seating charts before for work galas, and it WAS like a puzzle! that's a good (and fun) way to look at it - thank you!Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-84685251609477466552013-06-27T04:38:31.344-04:002013-06-27T04:38:31.344-04:00that sounds like a perfect-sized wedding:) we'...that sounds like a perfect-sized wedding:) we're trying to narrow down our list to about 150 people but oh man is it difficult!Nicole @ Treasure Tromphttp://treasuretromp.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-1905276418718875512013-06-26T22:07:31.665-04:002013-06-26T22:07:31.665-04:00I've always heard that you have as many guests...I've always heard that you have as many guests (physical individuals) as the number of invitations you sent out. I honestly don't remember if that was true for us... <br />But while I'm sorry not everyone is able to go to your wedding, it's good that your venue won't feel cramped!Gescinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-11253273216824267152013-06-26T21:50:22.754-04:002013-06-26T21:50:22.754-04:00Oh fun times! Cups of tea or sweet tea?! The beaut...Oh fun times! Cups of tea or sweet tea?! The beauty of the American/Brit wedding. hahaha :P Congrats on your wedding, honey!!Stephanie Boydhttp://www.texastolondon.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-81309526045609452922013-06-26T21:36:40.197-04:002013-06-26T21:36:40.197-04:00I'm actually really surprised that there are 1...I'm actually really surprised that there are 105 saying yes! I've never planned a "destination" wedding obviously so that's really awesome. I'm so happy for you. That sounds like the perfect number of people to be able to talk to but not feel overwhelmed.<br /><br /><br />On seating plans, we had two people show up that never RSVPed so they weren't assigned to a table, but we had an extra table for overflow just in case. Well apparently they didn't realize it and left since they didn't see their names on the chart. Oops...Whitney Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-80038042196215555362013-06-26T21:21:28.854-04:002013-06-26T21:21:28.854-04:00haha no, I love the Wedding Wednesdays! it just s...haha no, I love the Wedding Wednesdays! it just seems like it's shaping up to be a beautiful, happy day for you and Jon, and I can't wait for you to enjoy it.<br /><br /><br />also, since I don't actually know you in real life and thus will not be attending your wedding, it's fun for me to learn about the details. :) you have good taste!kaityhttp://browniediaries.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-13783534039804687592013-06-26T21:18:14.318-04:002013-06-26T21:18:14.318-04:00man, I think that you're a pro if you've g...man, I think that you're a pro if you've gotten married and survived the wedding!Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-30229096864476557332013-06-26T21:17:48.889-04:002013-06-26T21:17:48.889-04:00haha you're just tired of all the Wedding Wedn...haha you're just tired of all the Wedding Wednesdays and can't wait until I run out of things to talk about :PBetsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-26336108700301083492013-06-26T21:15:43.489-04:002013-06-26T21:15:43.489-04:00Betsy, I'm so super excited for you to get mar...Betsy, I'm so super excited for you to get married.<br />that's all I have to say today.kaityhttp://browniediaries.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-32655112054224182192013-06-26T21:03:10.780-04:002013-06-26T21:03:10.780-04:00That is a fantastic turnout for a destination wedd...That is a fantastic turnout for a destination wedding, at least to me. But I am not a wedding pro so who knows ;) It's so close, yay!!andreahttp://www.andreaythomas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-16615838415640378822013-06-26T17:20:05.798-04:002013-06-26T17:20:05.798-04:00Just an opinion on seating plans -- I think it'...Just an opinion on seating plans -- I think it's much more fun when people can sit with their friends. I'm not saying no assigned seating, I'm just speaking against the idea of mixing groups of friends. Especially as we get older and weddings increasingly become the few times when groups of friends are able to see each other, it's just a lot more fun and relaxed for people to be with their friends rather than feeling forced into small talk with strangers they're unlikely to see again.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-65175607236759201832013-06-26T15:53:24.938-04:002013-06-26T15:53:24.938-04:00Oh man the guest list. I did have people who RSVP...Oh man the guest list. I did have people who RSVP'd yes not show, but some things can't be helped (ex. cancelled flight). I also had one husband of a friend show up when she had just RSVP'd for one. It was just a miscommunication, but I am not going to lie--I was walking down the aisle, spotted him, and thought CRAP, I don't have a seat for him. AND THAT is why I did not love the wedding planning even if I loved the wedding. It worked itself out though, and I was obviously happy he was there in the long run. <br /><br /><br /><br /> We had assigned seats, and I kept hearing from everyone how hard and stressful that way would be. My experience was completely different. I loved it. It was like figuring out a puzzle, and I got to decide who would be excited to sit with each other and who might get along if they didn't already know it other. It was seriously one of my favorite parts. One recommendation--I made a poster board type mock-up of the venue, then wrote names on the tiny post-its. It really helped to visualize it and move people around as I was going through. Man I almost want to do it again! Good luck!Betsyhttp://heavenstome-betsy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com