Online RSVP

lindseygermond

I want to know everyone's opinion on asking your guests to RSVP online. Is it tacky? Too casual? Will everyone know how to do it?

Summer2011Bride

I don't know that I'd say "tacky," but I do think if you have a formal wedding, then online RSVPs are a little too casual. I've received some invitations with online RSVPs, but the weddings were more laid-back/casual and the couples were very into going green and saving on paper.

If you do the online RSVP, I would have an option for those not comfortable using the Internet (I know our grandparents never get on it). Maybe list a phone number they can call to RSVP instead?

crash2729

I think it depends on your guest list. 

Are you having a lot of older people that you are inviting? Would they know how to RSVP online? 

If you want to save money, I would recommend RSVP postcards to save on postage.

Simply Fated

Does everyone on your guest list have access to a computer?

lindseygermond

Our guest list is largely friends (groom doesn't want to invite his extended family) and relatives who, as far as I know, have access to a computer (even my grandpa). I'm not concerned about our guests' ability to RSVP, but how they would accept the request to RSVP online.

toothpastechica

we are doing both. Some people will find it a good way to do it right away (yes I have family that would be too lazy to get up and mail a card back to us even though its addressed and stamped) but some people won't do it, will forget or don't want to....we are giving both options.

mandctaft

I'm doing both. Sending mail-back RSVPs to the older guests and technically illiterate folks. I am including a card that has instructions for the RSVP. I can't afford the stamps even if I wanted to have everyone mail them.