Well in order to get a count of who is attending the wedding/reception you should ask for rsvp's. So people can send back their RSVP to you by the deadline and you will have an estimate. Therefore you will know who is coming and if they are bringing a guest. Hope this helps.
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theresa Said,
I know not everyone you send an invitation to will come to the wedding but how do you figure how much cake, punch etc.. that you will actually need? The reception will be right after the wedding at the church.