Invite & Guest Count Calculator
Work out how many invitations you need, and what to send digitally versus in print.
Invite & guest count calculator
Count people, not cards. Put in a rough number from each side and this works out how many invitations you actually need to send, and what goes digital versus printed.
Send digitally
0households on WhatsApp
Print instead
0households who will need a card
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These are planning estimates, not a quotation. For catering, keep a 5–10% buffer over your confirmed head count.
Next: build the dates with the wedding function timeline, and track the replies in the guest list & RSVP tracker. Designs: save the date and wedding invitation videos.
How to use it
- Enter the expected guests from each side.
- Set your average family size.
- Copy the summary and plan your invitations around it.
Frequently asked questions
How many invitations do we need?
Usually one per household, not one per guest. The calculator works this out from your guest numbers.
Should we send digital or printed invitations?
Many families send digital invites to everyone and print a small number for elders and close relatives.
Are these numbers exact?
They are planning estimates to help you decide, not a quotation.