For example, Im getting married on May 24, when should they be done?
2007-10-13 09:25:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
With May 24th, I'd have the RSVP be April 15th. Send the invites out March 1st.
This way, they have plenty of time to get them back to you, and then plenty of time to call people up on April 16th if they haven't RSVP'd yet, and get the final count in to caterers and the ceremony/reception sites.
2007-10-13 10:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the type of reception you're having, how many people you're inviting, and when the caterer needs to have his final head count. The more formal the reception, the more bodies you're inviting, the more lead time you need to give yourself between actually telling people when you need the RSVP by, and when you ACTUALLY need it by. Those are 2 different things, and everyone realizes it. You need to make sure you have plenty of unrushed time to call those who do not send in their RSVP. I'd say a minimum of 2 weeks before your final head count is due for a medium sized wedding (100-150 people) and 3-4 weeks if you're having a larger reception with 300+ people. Hope this helps you out! Good luck!
2007-10-13 17:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it really depends on WHEN you need the final head count (when it comes to caterers, etc.).... I needed to get my final head count to my reception venue by September 12th, so I asked for RSVPs to be returned no later than Sept 1st... of course, we still had some straggling in throughout the whole month of september... the wedding was October 6th.
Just take into consideration that some people will forget, others will procrastinate, and some will just be busy... try and give your guests enough time to "think" about it once they recieve the invite, but make sure you give yourself enough time to get as many RSVPs in as possible...
Good luck!
2007-10-13 16:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sent out my invites 2 months in advance and had the RSVP 1 month in advance. That allowed for any stragglers to get theirs mailed back to me as well as make any phone calls to anyone I had not heard from. It also gives you the time to set up a seating arrangement (should you have assigned seating) and budget for food/beverages/place settings/etc.
My reception venue did not ask for a guarantee on head count until 24 hours before the event, but wanted a general count 1 month in advance. Be sure to check with your vendors and your reception site for their individual time frames. Best wishes!
2007-10-13 17:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By April 1st. You need at least six weeks before, plus a few days to round up the last few stragglers.
2007-10-13 16:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should all be in at least 4 weeks before the wedding so food and furniture can be ordered.
2007-10-13 16:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no more then 3 weeks max. This gives you a final head count to help you know whos coming.you do not want any unexpected surprises.
2007-10-13 18:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by navywife_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your caterer when s/he needs a final head count. Then tack on 2 extra weeks.
2007-10-13 17:32:36 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋