We need your final guest count 2 weeks prior to the event. We base your estimate on the projected guest count, and I always recommend that you use the highest possible guest count in the planning and budgeting. That way, when all the final payments are due, they do not go over your budgeted amount. We revise the invoice based on your final coount, and need the final payment at least 7 days prior to your wedding. Any deposits are subtracted from the final balance.