09/01/2026
Half your guest list hasn't responded. That's not a red flag, that's normal.
Guest lists move in two waves: right after invites go out & again right before the RSVP deadline. The quiet middle everyone panics about is expected, not a sign no one's coming.
Here's the number that actually answers it: on average, about half the people a couple invites end up booking. That's a different question than how full a room block ends up (that one runs closer to 80-85%, since blocks are sized for realistic attendance, not the full invite list). Two different questions, two different answers, & mixing them up is where the panic comes from.
Swipe through for the 5 real reasons a list shrinks, and where you can actually do something about it.
Read the full breakdown here: https://kptravelgroup.com/2026/08/12/why-your-wedding-guest-list-shrinks-after-invitations-go-out/