I am not able to go (it is an out of town wedding) and I have already told my male coworker (the groom) that I'm not going. The wedding is on May 26th. Should I still send back the invite replying 'no' even though it is late?
2007-05-14 01:55:06 · 24 answers · asked by AtlantaGirl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, with a short note apologizing for the late RSVP. It will help build a positive relationship between you and the bride.
2007-05-14 01:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by yet_another_realist 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go ahead and send it back declining the invitation. If they are going to call people who haven't responded, they may start doing that soon, and you'll save them a phone call. Plus (and this is from personal experience) guys are not the best about passing on messages about stuff like who RSVPed for the wedding to the women in their lives. My husband has been known to set up parent/teacher conferences at our children's schools, and then forget to tell me about the appointment. It got to the point that I've written notes to everyone that they just don't make the appointment with him--just me. I at least tell him...LOL So don't assume the groom has passed on your regrets to his bride. He's not thinking wedding 24/7 like she is.
2007-05-14 03:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm hopeless at replying to things on time too.
generally speaking, if you've been invited to a wedding it's polite to respond with an official rsvp card ... many couples like to hang onto these for posterity. even though you're not going, you can get a 'regret' card rather than an acceptance card.
often, the replies are returned to the bride's parents, or someone other than the happy couple, and you need to be sure that the organisers get the message that you're not coming.
so, yes, you should still reply properly.
2007-05-14 02:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by brightspark 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a courtesy, send back the response indicating no. With the flurry of last minute details, this may save a call / email, etc. from the bride- or groom-to-be wondering about your response.
2007-05-14 07:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jay K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely send the RSVP back still. Include a note apologizing for the delay.
2007-05-14 06:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Most people leave a little lee-way time in there for invites that don't make it on time and for people who forget...and its EXTREMELY annoyin to brides who spend so much time and energy and money on these things to have guests blow it off. Groom may have told her, may have not, but either way, save the bride one more headache and send it back.
2007-05-14 05:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by ASH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cousin in all probability needs to furnish her caterer with a headcount it fairly is why she desires an RSVP. That close to on your due date, you will desire to easily say "no". in case you haven't any longer had the infant yet, i won't be in a position to think of you may prefer to be traveling some distance out of your wellbeing practitioner/wellbeing middle of determination. And in case you have had the infant, i do no longer think of that's sturdy for newborns to be taken out and uncovered to all those doubtlessly germ-wearing human beings.
2017-01-09 19:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitly send it back. THe responses take alot of time and effort to sort out, and they may not remember who said what. It will just be easier on them. The postage is already paid for, so drop it in the mail!
2007-05-14 02:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by LoLo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As you stated, you did notify groom that you were not going to be able attend...but go ahead and mail back your RSVP just out of respect...also include an apology...
2007-05-14 01:58:41 · answer #9 · answered by jonni_hayes 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should reply as soon as possible. First it is showing that you are considerate and it also tells them (the couple) how many plates/place settings they need supply to the wedding caterer (which can be expensive).
2007-05-14 02:01:37 · answer #10 · answered by HeyGirl 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋