How do I make it clear you have to RSVP?
So many people seem to think it's not mandatory? haha
Question Asked: 23/06/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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Hi there!
Unfortunately, there's no easy way to force people to RSVP. You're right that wedding etiquette is lost on a lot of guests these days. You can use firmer language such as:
- "Your response is requested by [date] via [mailing address / phone # / email / website]" or
- "To help with catering needs, please respond by [date] via [mailing address / phone # / email / website]"
Anything harsher than that could come across as rude.
Just try to make it easy for guests by allowing a few different options for RSVP, and make it clear on the invitation when you need the RSVP's by. Allow a bit of extra time for chasing people up. The best thing to do is phone, text or email a week or so before the RSVP date to remind people that the RSVP date is coming up. Hopefully that will kick some people into gear!
Good luck and keep me posted with what you end up doing!
Cheers,
Lava
@LavaStationery
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Hello!
To be honest there is no way to make someone RSVP to your invitation! I always recommend making it easy for people to RSVP to you if you would like the cards to be returned include addressed and stamped envelopes.
If you are inviting a more tech savvy group then you could do online RSVP's otherwise, I have had some brides just do a RSVP via text to their mobile number!
I always say to leave yourself with an extra couple of weeks for chasing the late repliers up - that way you are not putting yourself under any unnecessary pressure with timelines for catering etc.
Good Luck and if you need any other assistance or advice feel free to get in touch! :)
- Catherine