What date should I be putting on my wedding response cards? Is there a general rule of how early before the wedding guests should reply by? I can't find this info anywhere...
2007-03-24 12:08:31 · 11 answers · asked by BG 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Depends on how elaborate your wedding will be. I think a good time to have them in by so you can plan properly with the caterer and favors is about a month to month and half. Alot of people may have to book time off work as well. Also keep in mind that many people are not going to respond in time and you will need to contact them to find out what they are intending. As a general rule with mine, I asked for a month and half notice and then if I hadn't heard by the one month point I called them.
2007-03-25 09:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by DizzyD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find any info on this either. Since I have to give a head count two weeks before the wedding, I made my RSVP date 4 weeks before the wedding. This gives me two weeks to have my maid of honor call people to get their responses as I don't want too many unexpected guests.
2007-03-24 12:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your wedding was on May 1st, I would put the RSVP for April 1st, and send out invitations March 1st.
That is, IF it isn't a destination wedding where a majority of the people are from out of town. IF that is the case, I'd send out invites at least four months prior (so they can reserve, take time off, save up, etc) and give them four weeks to RSVP. Also, if its at a hot spot for weddings and travel, I'd do it even sooner because hotel rooms will fill up fast.
2007-03-25 03:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule of thumb of response dates is at least a few weeks before you need to turn in your final head count to your caterers or reception location.
This way, you can track down those people that have forgotten to RSVP and have an accurate count for your food and/or reception location.
Good luck and congratulations!
2007-03-24 12:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by soccerref 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked for responses by April 14 and am getting married May 5. I think 2 or 3 weeks is the norm. Congrats!
2007-03-24 12:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by jennyss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs to probably be two weeks before the wedding. Check with your caterer to find out the date by which they need to have the final numbers. Then go back several days before that in case you have to phone people who don't RSVP.
2007-03-25 02:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask that they reply by a date that is at least 2 weeks prior to the wedding itself (that way you have time to call people that have not responded and to get a preliminary head count to your caterer).
2007-03-24 12:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give yourself enogh time to plan out menus and so forth There are things you really cant complete til you have a head count(favors) Isay about 4 or 5 weeks before the wedding. I am getting married in October and we are making our RSVP date be 5 weeks from the day, Any less and I will have to much extra stress to deal with
2007-03-24 13:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by daisey36 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This isn't so much a question of etiquette as one of practicality. When does your caterer or reception facility need a final count? I'd back it up at least a week before that date. Consider that you'll need to do a seating chart, too, so leave yourself enough time.
2007-03-24 12:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't particularily listen to all that stuff. My wedding is on September 15th, and my rsvp date is July 31st. My reception site wants a final head count 1 week before the wedding, but I need to know before then for my own mental health, lol. Gives me time to track people down if they haven't responded, and to invite others if people have decided not to attend.
2007-03-24 15:52:16 · answer #10 · answered by Kass 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋