The truth is, there is no magic number when it comes to guest numbers. You can have an amazing wedding with 200 guests or 50 guests as long as the people who mean the most to you are in attendance. If you favor an intimate wedding, keeping your guest list at 50 or less will give you the vibe you want. If, however, you want your wedding to be a party, you’ll probably be happier with a guest count of 100 or more. No matter what style of wedding you favor, there is one rule you should follow: never invite more guests than you can afford. Going over budget puts unnecessary stress on you and your partner and will put you in debt.