Both of my married brothers were chasing guests at the last minute for an answer. I know this happens alot. When it comes my turn, do any of you have an idea how to get people to respond on time?
2006-07-16 15:42:12 · 10 answers · asked by narfrelssek 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My sister set up a voice mail # strictly for her wedding RSVP. she put a really nice greeting thanking them for calling and how happy she was to see them all on her special day. She had the line for 30 days and put the number on the rsvp card. People found it much easier to make a phone call, than filling out a card and actually getting it in the mail. She had a great response and didn't have to call anyone! Few folks showed up that didn't RSVP, but she planned on that. It was very cost effective. $35.00 for the month, and she didn't have a bunch of extra food paid for.
2006-07-16 18:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by Susan C 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Put a deadline on the RSVP cards. You will still get people that don't respond. Just don't wait until the last minute. About 2-3 weeks before the wedding, call the ones that you have't heard from. It happens to everyone, people just forget. I went through this just a couple of months ago. Putting postage stamps on the return envelope does help. People are more likely to mail it back if you've all ready done that for them.
2006-07-17 13:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by SweetPea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't have manners anymore.
They don't realize that if they show up without telling you, they may not get anything to eat. And if they don't show up after saying they would, then you still have to pay as tho' they did.
You (or someone) might have to get on the phone around the RSVP date and ask.
I know it's not something you feel you should have to do, but it might save you some heartache in the long run.
2006-07-16 22:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is any way that you can guarentee that they reply on time. Set your R.S.V.P date earlier than needed and on the day after your date call everyone who hasnt replied. I know its annoying but atleast you will have it done on time, people are just either really busy or cant be bothered replying, its rude but what can you do.
Good luck with your wedding!
2006-07-16 22:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
include a SAS postcard in the invitation with boxes to check for yes and no and a line to indicate how many would be attending and include a specific date about 3 weeks before the wedding for the RSVP to be sent
2006-07-17 12:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the invitations put RSVP by and have the date for about a month before the wedding that way they know hey if we dont get back to them were not going
2006-07-16 22:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by the quiet one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm doing RSVP cards with a dead line on them and if you go to www.theknot.com you can make a free website and one of the options is that your guests can RSVP at your site!! I'm doing both so that way I hope to cut down on having to call people. :)
2006-07-17 18:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by kami m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post on the invite that a head count is needed, and anyone who does not RSVP will be presumed as not attending.
2006-07-16 23:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem. My sister just told me, "Don't expect to get them back. You'll end up having to call people."
Please tell me why I bothered to fill out the card for them and even put a stamp on it!
2006-07-16 23:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by blueskies7890 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its human nature......not everyone will rsvp on time accept it
2006-07-17 08:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by bill6866 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋