Predicting Attendance @ Invitation Events

Is their a formula to predict attendance at invitation events? For instance, if I send 100 wedding/reception invitations, how can I get an estimate of those attending for my caterer. I would rather not include RSVP card.
Posted by Sandra Williams; updated 02/11/03

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I got a great calculator from a Chicago Wedding Site.

It says to take the total amount you expect to attend and multiply that by .66 and then by 1.15, this will give you a good idea on how many should attend.

So a wedding with 100 invitees should have about 76 in attendance!
Posted by Michael; updated 05/06/03