We are used to just making alot of food and have food leftover. This time I dont want anyone to cook therefor we hired a catering company and we need to know exactly how many people will be attending. I dont know what to do. I dont want to be rude, however, i want ot have enough food. Is it wrong to put number of people invited on the invitation or make a cute ticket per person. Everyone is telling me not to worry about that. I dont know what to do? Any suggestions will help. Thank You.
2006-11-03 01:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by dulce0985 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Congratulations!
First of, if you aren't going to use RSVP notes, it is okay to put numbers on the invitations. Remember it's your day, so what you want goes. Some people number each invitation they send out and go by a higher number than that. You could always type up little cards to go with the invitation that explain the food issue. They could say "you and your family are invited.... due to the limited amount...please do not bring any extra guest with you. Most catering places do a round-about number, if you know how many people are coming you can always round up or down. I personally would round up, you'd hate to run out of food. See if you can work out a deal with the catering company, some of them are really good about working with big orders. They are professionals and they know mistakes happen. If that doesn't work you can always do something small for everyone (like fruit, chicken strips, cheese crackers) you know finger food. Then have an "invitation only" dinner party. I hope you figure it out and have a wonderful day.
2006-11-03 01:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by macksgurl_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The RSVP is a great idea but some people don't know what it is or are too lazy to respond. Tickets aren't the best or worst idea, but, people will lose or misplace them before the wedding. Number of people on invite is a good idea also. You can almost never get an exact count, people don't show or bring extras without notifying you. I am hispanic too and yes some of us do use RSVP notes.
2006-11-03 10:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay not to use RSVP notes. You will want people to RSVP in some way if you want to be certain about the number of guests that will be attending.
A phone number or email is fine, and I'm not 100% sure but I think that generally people aren't supposed to bring anyone who's name is not on the invite. For example: Mr. Jones & Guest or Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Family (if they had 2 children, they could bring them).
Congratulations and best of luck!
2006-11-03 09:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by always_cookin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding, do what you want to do.
If you decide on putting RSVP card in your invitations, be sure to include a stamped, addressed envelope.
Good Luck and congratulations.
2006-11-03 09:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ticket meals will do which are inserted to the invitation cards and it still looks formal. Gate crashers can't be avoided but at least minimized. We do that plan on my brothers wedding day. Very effective. Others do that too on their wedding day. Goodluck and Best wishes.
2006-11-03 09:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by amy n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put your phone number or email address on the invitations so people can let you know how many will be coming.
2006-11-03 09:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by my2cents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋