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guests galore

If you and your partner both come from huge families with lots of children, have tons of lifelong friends, and both sets of parents have a group of musthave guests that rivals your own, you’re likely going to have a big guest list. Does 200-plus people sound about right? Don’t worry! We can help make sure everything stays under control—and within your budget.

make sure the venue will comfortably fit all of your guests

This might seem like a no-brainer, but trust us: Always visit your venue before you book to ensure that all of your guests will have a place to sit and comfortably mingle. Photos are lovely and rave reviews are great, but until you see the venue with your

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