News flash: it's definitely not cool. No matter how hard you try or how big or small your big day is, there will always be those guests you legit have to hound for an answer one way or the other. Now that you know how long to give guests to RSVP for a wedding, here are some tips on how to actually get them to do it.
Everyone likes options, and realistically, the more ways your guests can say yes or no to the wedding, the better for you, right?
While mail-in cards are still the traditional choice, not everyone uses the mail as they once did, points out event planning expert Sandy Hammer, co-founder of AllSeated.
List a phone number, email address, or wedding website guests can also RSVP at on your invites to boost your response rate. According to Keel, oftentimes guests don't really know what RSVP means, nor do they understand that a response is needed, even if they are declining the invitation. It's a surefire way to increase your response rate and can act as a friendly reminder to guests that the wedding is fast approaching, notes Florida-based wedding planner Aviva Samuels of Kiss The Planner.
If just staying in touch isn't enough, you can use a heavier hand and bring the wedding up. While you don't have to actually bring up the wedding RSVP deadline, you can casually mention in conversation how much you're hoping they'll be able to come.
They'll be flattered and it will further remind them that they need to check their schedule and give you an answer. Because destination weddings require arranging flights and accommodations, there's a different RSVP timeline. RSVPs should be due two months before the wedding, and the wedding invitations should be sent out approximately four months before the wedding.
This will give guests ample time to make travel plans if they didn't when they first received your save-the-date. With a destination wedding, you'll be glad you have an early RSVP deadline because then you'll have plenty of buffer time to make sure every guest is accounted for, as well as get a sense of when people will be arriving and departing so you can plan pre- and post-wedding events accordingly.
Mail invitations between April that's six to eight weeks ahead of the wedding. Then, you're left with two to three weeks before the wedding to track down any late responders. Pretty simple, right? Skip the grace period and start calling. Your guests had four or five weeks to get back to you!
We recommend trying to get in touch with them the day after the deadline passes. Ask them if they received the invitation and how you hope they're planning on attending but you haven't heard from them.
Most likely, they'll apologize for their tardiness then quickly give you an answer. If they're unsure, ask them to call or text you within 24 hours, explaining you have to give the caterer a final number. If they still don't contact you by the next day, count them out. Save your sanity and pad your RSVP date properly in relation to the final count deadline needed from your caterer or planner, as some guests will inevitably reply a little late.
In a perfect world, you could invite all your friends and family to come celebrate with you. How early is up to you, but we suggest 4 to 6 weeks in advance. That way, once you receive some declines from your A and B-lists, you still have time to send out invites to the C-list. Do you best to avoid inviting anyone a week before the wedding. Destination weddings are their own beast. To allow your guests ample time to take off work, save money, and find a dog sitter, we suggest sending out your invites at least 12 weeks in advance.
Holiday weddings demand more notice for your guests, since many people make holiday plans well in advance.
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