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Please remember that even though you guys invite that amount of people, it definitely doesn't mean that EVERY person invited will show. There will be conflicts, people won't be able to find sitters and might not want to bring their kids, people might be on vacation.
Don't feel defeated just yet. Try and strike up a deal with your mother, that since she got to invite more people once people start declining then YOU get to invite more of your friends. That way, she's got what she's wanted and then you still get what you want too.
I invited 140 people to our wedding and only had around 100 people show. Aim for at least 30% of your guests to not attend. Worst case you can sit down your close friends and explain how your mother is being and tell them they are more than welcome to show up for the reception and that by no means do they have to bring a gift. That way they can still be a part of your day and you don't have to struggle to afford to feed them.
Don't feel defeated just yet. Try and strike up a deal with your mother, that since she got to invite more people once people start declining then YOU get to invite more of your friends. That way, she's got what she's wanted and then you still get what you want too.
I invited 140 people to our wedding and only had around 100 people show. Aim for at least 30% of your guests to not attend. Worst case you can sit down your close friends and explain how your mother is being and tell them they are more than welcome to show up for the reception and that by no means do they have to bring a gift. That way they can still be a part of your day and you don't have to struggle to afford to feed them.
