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cdlnmf

So. We're really hitting the max capacity for our venue and our budget with the guestlist. Therefore, we've been a little stricter about our +1 policy than we intended on being. Basically, unless its long term or a married couple we didn't give +1's (unless it was someone that we knew didn't know anyone else that would be there, just because I think its only polite to make sure someone isn't all alone.) This way we can just have singles tables or something. We also are not going to invite children (other than children in our family that will be in the wedding, or of those that are traveling to come here.) Anyways, I'm super nervous about those people that don't get it when it only says there names on the invitiation and just assume they get to bring someone. I don't want anyone randomly showing up with people, you know? So, I figure on the RSVP card I'll say something likeeeeeeeee "Please write each guests name beside their meal choice" This way, if there is name written in that wasn't invited, I'll know ahead of time. Do you think this will work? Ugh, I just picture a mess of cards with numbers and letters and checkmarks because people didn't read. Hah.

Areden

I've seen RSVP cards that say "please initial next to each guest's meal choice," that's simpler.

We're facing a similar issue with numbers and are also restricting our +1's.  I think generally wedding invitation wording is very well understood.  If it only says "John Smith," then I would it's very clear that ONLY John Smith is invited.  Clearly he's not going to bring a guest unless it says "John Smith and Guest."  You know?

EKobrenski

We just put Please Initial Each Guest's Preference.

I wouldn't put anything about no guests or anything, just wait until you get the rsvps then give people a call if they added a +1 and shouldn't have.

blondie82784

you can also write:
 
we have reserved _____ seats in your honor

M__________________________

____ accept with pleasure

____ decline with pleasure

Please respond by XX

jenwindy

Allowing the guest to write in a name or initials could leave room for extra uninvited guests. To be on the safe side, you could write out each guest's name on the RSVP card. It would take more work on your end personalizing each card.


Example:

NAME                        MEAL SELECTION
Mr. John Smith          Vegetarian      Chicken
Ms. Jane Doe            Vegetarian      Chicken

babyhunbun7

i wish that i had thought more about this one before i sent them out.  i too did not invite +1 unless married.  well i had someone just write in the name of their boyfriend.  i should have put the names on the response cards.  oh well i hope that on one else does that too