wedding site - rsvp - food allergies

unplainjane

i just received a wedding invitation from a friend who instead of including rsvp cards they are just directing people to their wedding web site and having people rsvp there. i really like this idea. it was so convenient. so we were thinking about doing the same thing. but i was wondering how would people let me know about food allergies/restrictions? it allows guests to select their meal choice but there is no area on the rsvp page where guests can include this information. has anyone else found a solution for this? do i just write on the invitation rsvp at the website and if you have any food allergies email me?

girl2bewed

I honestly wouldn't worry about writing anything on your rsvp's about the guest contacting you if they have a food allergy. Are you having meals that include a lot of common allergy foods? Your right that the knot site doesn't have a place to include a note with the meal choices, maybe some of the other sites do. I've heard good things about the wedding websites on ourweddingday.com

If a guest has a food allergy they feel you should be made aware of they'll probably contact you to see if anything is made with it anyway.

mushE

Not sure what web site you're using, but our page on mywedding.com allows guests to add a comment when they RSVP. 

Beachy730

I don't think you need to say anything about it.  People who have allergies will contact you about it without you telling them.  Anyone I know who has allergies takes extra precautions to avoid reactions, so they might call you and call your reception place too just to make sure.  Some people also opt to mention that they will accommodate special dietary restrictions as well, but again I think that's something that is unnecessary.  Unless you are serving something like shellfish covered in peanut sauce I think you are okay. 

aerinpegadrak

We did our RSVPs through WeddingWire.com, and it had a place where guests could leave a comment.  So I made a note at the top requesting that guests use the space to tell us about any food allergies or sensitivities.

tenofcups4me

I don't  understand why guests would need to tell you about food allergies or sensitivities to begin with. I can't eat crab. If I'm choosing an entree, I'll make sure to choose one that doesn't include crab. No need for me to tell you why. If I had an allergy to something that could kill me, 1. you'd probably already know about it 2. I'd find a way to let you know if I thought it was necessary. But on the whole, I don't think this is guests should expect or hosts should worry about.