not getting RSVPs

NICOLEWILSON85 · April 2010

So the due date for our RSVPs is april 10th Not received very many back... And I need them soon to order the cake. Is this normal that people wait until the last minute to respond?

stinkerbell6879 · April 2010

Yep!! Or not send them at all and you have to spend time calling/txt/e-mailing them....that has been my biggest issue

NICOLEWILSON85 · April 2010

Oh gosh, that's really gonna frustrate me. Some relatives made such a big deal about not getting an invite, and so we opened our guest list to more people, and now they won't respond

sagi122 · April 2010

I got a bunch back the week before the due date.

I had 3 invites with no email/phone call or response sent back. We heard from other people in the family that they weren't going to make it...and they were the ones that were so SURE they were coming. Then send back the RSVP as no!!!!!!!!

SunnyCanadian · April 2010

We've had pretty good response rates, but yesterday was our RSVP date (and FI's bday) and the only ones left who haven't RSVP'd:

- my MOH and her husband (umm I hope they're coming?)
- FI's groomsman and his GF
- FI's friend and his GF
- my grandpa and his GF

I know my MOH and FI's groomsman/friend are waiting til the end of April to book their trips (prices are sky high right now and my MOH's stepmom said Westjet will drop their prices then?) but I'm worried if prices DON'T drop, that's potentially 6 people we'll lose...which may mean a whole table at Maggiano's...which means we can have a bigger dance floor WITHOUT moving the tables after our slide show....which means one less centerpiece we have to pay for ahh!!! Also losing my MOH

...it kinda pisses me off because I sent them all really good deals at the beginning of the year and they didn't book!! Now prices are high and they're bitchin' UGH!

I don't know if you guys did this, but I have a "RSVP Yes" and a "Booked" column on my guest list tracking spreadsheet, because even if they told us they're coming, until I know they've actually made travel arrangements I know not to count on it!

mhoneybee · April 2010

I have about a week left before my RSVP date and I'd say only about a 50% response. I'd say go ahead and order your cake. It never hurts to have extra cake!

keana123 · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_not-getting-rsvps?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:6e50dac6-d94b-493d-847c-07bb35d9b95cPost:fbcab04b-bf67-47a2-bbc0-8761f23c5fbd">Re: not getting RSVPs</a>:
[QUOTE]We've had pretty good response rates, but yesterday was our RSVP date (and FI's bday) and the only ones left who haven't RSVP'd: - my MOH and her husband (umm I hope they're coming?) - FI's groomsman and his GF - FI's friend and his GF - my grandpa and his GF I know my MOH and FI's groomsman/friend are waiting til the end of April to book their trips (prices are sky high right now and my MOH's stepmom said Westjet will drop their prices then?) but I'm worried if prices DON'T drop, that's potentially 6 people we'll lose...which may mean a whole table at Maggiano's...which means we can have a bigger dance floor WITHOUT moving the tables after our slide show....which means one less centerpiece we have to pay for ahh!!! Also losing my MOH ...it kinda pisses me off because I sent them all really good deals at the beginning of the year and they didn't book!! Now prices are high and they're bitchin' UGH! I don't know if you guys did this, but I have a "RSVP Yes" and a "Booked" column on my guest list tracking spreadsheet, because even if they told us they're coming, until I know they've actually made travel arrangements I know not to count on it!
Posted by SunnyCanadian[/QUOTE]

I love your guest tracking idea with the travel booked column.

dvohnout · April 2010

I have a RSVP column where I put Yes/No, then I have a hotel column where I write where they are booked. I didn't officially put anyone in hte yes column unless they have a hotel room. Also, a few have told me about hotel reservation but didn't send back their RSVP card, so I put them down as Yes. Hope this all makes sense

meyerse · April 2010

Well our RSVP date was yesterday and my side has all theirs in but FI side is slow, we are waiting for 10 families to respond which they should have already we have to have the final numbers to LV Cake Designs next Thursday so I am going to email FMIL and have her deal with the issue.

Good Luck!

Marilynfan · April 2010

FI's father and GF just made their arrangements. The prices are high with Westjet now. We booked in December when a seat sale came on. I sent the info to all the guests (20 people) and almost everyone booked. I also emailed them a 30% off room rate at Mirage back in November. Again, most people jumped on board. So now it kind of pisses me off that the prices are too high and they won't book the Mirage now. Instead, they booked the Flamingo. They are the only ones who are not at Mirage. I have transportation planned that only involves stopping at the Mirage. Not to mention I am on the wait list for a Cabana the day after our wedding. All guests are invited...but you have to be staying at the Mirage to get in.

keana123 · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_not-getting-rsvps?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:6e50dac6-d94b-493d-847c-07bb35d9b95cPost:11c817c5-7cb3-41c3-9864-e0ba970227e1">Re: not getting RSVPs</a>:
[QUOTE]FI's father and GF just made their arrangements. The prices are high with Westjet now. We booked in December when a seat sale came on. I sent the info to all the guests (20 people) and almost everyone booked. I also emailed them a 30% off room rate at Mirage back in November. Again, most people jumped on board. So now it kind of pisses me off that the prices are too high and they won't book the Mirage now. Instead, they booked the Flamingo. They are the only ones who are not at Mirage. I have transportation planned that only involves stopping at the Mirage. Not to mention I am on the wait list for a Cabana the day after our wedding. All guests are invited...but you have to be staying at the Mirage to get in.
Posted by Marilynfan[/QUOTE]

Ugh, what a pain in the butt. I guess Fi's Father and GF will have to come to the Mirage to ride with everyone else. I'm sure the cabana issue will resolve itself.

ninaq06 · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_not-getting-rsvps?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:6e50dac6-d94b-493d-847c-07bb35d9b95cPost:c714a05e-8bbc-484a-aeb3-d6f22c458035">Re: not getting RSVPs</a>:
[QUOTE]Yep!! Or not send them at all and you have to spend time calling/txt/e-mailing them....that has been my biggest issue :(
Posted by stinkerbell6879[/QUOTE]

This is was us until the week of and even then we didn't get all of replies.. waste of stamps lol.. I should have just accidently forgot to put stamps on the envelopes ha ha

mloeks · April 2010

we had 2 stamped envelopes out of 50 plus invites returned....so much for thinking my king and queen stamps were super cute.
we had to call people and after a point, i put out the word that if you didn't rsvp, i considered you as not coming. no unexpected guests.

NICOLEWILSON85 · April 2010

Really, what a waste of stamps

aerinpegadrak · April 2010

I did online RSVPs, and only got about half of them by Friday, which was the deadline. Thankfully our guest list is small, so getting hold of everyone for their answers hasn't been a huge problem. I left myself plenty of time, Scott needs my head count by next Wednesday.

KTECutie2 · August 2010

May date was yesterday and I've only got about 40%, I hate this, why can't people send back a no... I promise I wont hunt anyone down and tourcher them pacifistly... FRUSTRATED!
-K. B. 2b

PS. Thanks mloeks it makes me feel much better that your non-existant RSVP's all turned out to be no shows. At least it gives me something to expect...

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