{"id":10578,"date":"2014-02-26T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T14:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=10578"},"modified":"2014-03-09T18:50:52","modified_gmt":"2014-03-09T22:50:52","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-wedding-rsvps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-etiquette\/the-dos-and-donts-of-wedding-rsvps","title":{"rendered":"The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of Wedding RSVPs"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_10678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10678\" style=\"width: 703px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10678\" alt=\"wedding rsvp tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM.png\" width=\"703\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM.png 703w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-500x307.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-672x413.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10678\" alt=\"wedding rsvp tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM.png\" width=\"703\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM.png 703w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-500x307.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-02-26-at-9.26.08-AM-672x413.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/36521446950294220\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>RSVP. R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous plait. You\u2019ve kindly requested a response to your wedding invitation, but the response cards are being returned slowly. You need to give the caterer a final head count and your mom wants to confirm the seating arrangements. \u00a0What should you do?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no exact science to a better return rate on wedding RSVPs, but there are a few guidelines to consider for both the wedding hosts and guests (e.g. allowing enough time for guests to return response cards) to ensure the wedding invitation process runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10680\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10680\" alt=\"writing wedding rsvp\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10680\" alt=\"writing wedding rsvp\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3525898502-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/thingsarebetterwithaparrott\/3525898502\/\">Sarah Parrott<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\">cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wedding RSVP Do&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026thank the bride and groom for the wedding invitation, especially if you can\u2019t attend.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026respond to the wedding invitation in a timely fashion.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026keep both \u201cyes\u201d and \u201cno\u201d responses brief.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026decline a wedding invitation if you have a potential conflict. It\u2019s better to say \u201cno\u201d than to inconvenience the bride and groom with a cancellation later.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026inform the wedding hosts immediately if you have to cancel after you\u2019ve RSVP\u2019d \u201cyes.\u201d The only acceptable reasons for cancelling include injury, illness or a death in the family.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026plan for unexpected guests. Guests that may have RSVP\u2019d \u201cno\u201d might show or bring a plus-one when the invitation specified otherwise. Unless you want to spend time acting as a bouncer during your wedding, it may be better to plan for a few extra guests.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026call friends and family who haven\u2019t responded, if time permits or you\u2019re getting close to your RSVP deadline. Be friendly, non-confrontational and simply explain that you need the final numbers to send to the caterer and complete seating arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong>Wedding RSVP\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026ask if you can bring a date or children. If a plus-one isn\u2019t listed on the invitation, the bride and groom chose not to include an additional guest. Don\u2019t add another name to the response card.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026cancel after you\u2019ve RSVP\u2019d because you have a better offer unless you\u2019re willing to jeopardize your friendship and\/or exclusion from future events.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026change a \u201cno\u201d RSVP response to \u201cyes\u201d without contacting the bride and groom. Since you said you couldn\u2019t attend, they may have invited another guest in your place. Don\u2019t assume you can show up at the wedding without upsetting the wedding hosts.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026RSVP \u201cyes\u201d and then not show. No-shows are unacceptable. In addition to the wrath you\u2019ll receive from the bride and groom, you may just be charged by the wedding hosts to cover unused dinner and drinks <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/06\/11\/bridezillas-thrifty-bride-bills-no-show-guests-rsvp-video_n_1585791.html\">like this bride did in 2012<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The goal for wedding hosts and guests should be to make invitation responses as easy as possible for each other. Wedding hosts should consider providing RSVP response options like a mailed response card (envelope and stamp included) <i>AND <\/i>reply<i> <\/i>email address. Hopefully, this helps wedding guests reply in a more efficient, concise manner to make the RSVP process more seamless.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10681\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10681\" alt=\"wedding rsvp\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10681\" alt=\"wedding rsvp\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_3450627652-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/thingsarebetterwithaparrott\/3450627652\/\">Sarah Parrott<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\">cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; 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