Set Guest List and Budget
2 hoursDraft initial list separate from wedding list and allocate celebration budget.
Field context
This workflow is part of 2 niche fields
Free step-by-step engagement party for engaged couples. Plan engagement party with calculators and checklists covering set guest list and budget, choose venue.
Draft initial list separate from wedding list and allocate celebration budget.
Compare restaurant buyout, backyard, or cocktail reception costs.
Schedule brief toasts, ring photos, and mingling timeline.
Execute arrivals, food service, toasts, and thank-you collection.
Set engagement party budget.
Scale cocktail or dinner quantities.
Budget host and couple expenses.
Calculate venue gratuity and service charges.
Verify spending fits pre-wedding budget.
US city averages.
| Style | Per Guest | 100 Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Home BBQ | $15 | $1,500 |
| Cocktail venue | $45 | $4,500 |
| Plated dinner | $75 | $7,500 |
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