I've noticed that a lot of wedding websites feature a page where guests can RSVP. I can definitely see the appeal, especially for our friends- it would be very convenient for them to RSVP via the website. I don't know why, but a lot of our friends are kind of lazy about dropping an envelope in the mail....
The problem is that I mainly see them laid out as follows:
Your Name(s):
Number Attending:
This seems like it really opens you up to the possibility of people adding uninvited guests. Not only is this my biggest wedding pet peeve, our venue just cannot accomodate more than 150 ppl and our guest list is MAXED out.
Did anyone encounter problems allowing people to RSVP via their website? Do you recommend it?
Hi, I also have a small reception venue (120 people, max), and would like to go the paper- and labor-saving route of using online RSVPs. Some wedding website providers let you list the people in each party, and guests just click "attending" or "not attending" for each person. They can't add anybody! I'm using www.weddingwire.com. They have a whole bunch of neat features to help you keep track of your guest list, and it's all free!!!
We did our own website with a specific RSVP page that allowed guests to search for their name. Once the name came up, everyone on that invite popped up with an option for attending or not. No room for additions.
So far, it's been a really good experience. The communication on who is or is not invited is super clear. For those that aren't feeling the online love, we provided a phone number. When people called, we filled in the info for them.
We are printing out an RSVP card that has our website on it. It tells them to RSVP through website, but we wrote on the card how many seats were reserved for that person so if they write more than what was reserved, we will have to email them back and let them know they RSVPd for more than what was reserved for them.
We are printing out an RSVP card that has our website on it. It tells them to RSVP through website, but we wrote on the card how many seats were reserved for that person so if they write more than what was reserved, we will have to email them back and let them know they RSVPd for more than what was reserved for them.
Hi! We are also using weddingwire.com and their online RSVP service. It will not let guests add more guest...like shnoogles said above. It is working well except that I am finding that a lot of people STILL have not RSVP'd! I wonder if it is just ingrained in people's heads that an RSVP involves returning a card, and since there isn't one they just dont think about it.
hulafish> I think 'compliance' with the internet RSVPing depends on how tech-savvy your friends and family are. I'm not expecting my grandma or some of my parents' older friends to RSVP online. Of course, my great-aunt has a blog and is on facebook, so.... :) My friend who just got married went the online RSVP route, too, but she also provided a phone number so that people uncomfortable with the internet could just call in their RSVP.
If people are just dragging their heels, why not send them an email with a friendly reminder that the last day to RSVP is only ? days away and you'd really like them to be there to share your special day. That should put a fire under them!
Superstar, you're saving $$, but also saving paper...hence being more "green"! I did put a phone # on my RSVP card as well, and about 10 people have called in to RSVP. I also never expected my grandmother to online RSVP...she told me she'd be there. :) I have commissioned my MOH to email/call the non-responsive peeps.
I've noticed that a lot of wedding websites feature a page where guests can RSVP. I can definitely see the appeal, especially for our friends- it would be very convenient for them to RSVP via the website. I don't know why, but a lot of our friends are kind of lazy about dropping an envelope in the mail....
The problem is that I mainly see them laid out as follows:
Your Name(s):
Number Attending:
This seems like it really opens you up to the possibility of people adding uninvited guests. Not only is this my biggest wedding pet peeve, our venue just cannot accomodate more than 150 ppl and our guest list is MAXED out.
Did anyone encounter problems allowing people to RSVP via their website? Do you recommend it?
posted by amandopolis 23 posts 2 months agoHi, I also have a small reception venue (120 people, max), and would like to go the paper- and labor-saving route of using online RSVPs. Some wedding website providers let you list the people in each party, and guests just click "attending" or "not attending" for each person. They can't add anybody! I'm using www.weddingwire.com. They have a whole bunch of neat features to help you keep track of your guest list, and it's all free!!!
posted by shnoogles 21 posts 2 months agoWe did our own website with a specific RSVP page that allowed guests to search for their name. Once the name came up, everyone on that invite popped up with an option for attending or not. No room for additions.
So far, it's been a really good experience. The communication on who is or is not invited is super clear. For those that aren't feeling the online love, we provided a phone number. When people called, we filled in the info for them.
posted by missm 483 posts 2 months agoWe are printing out an RSVP card that has our website on it. It tells them to RSVP through website, but we wrote on the card how many seats were reserved for that person so if they write more than what was reserved, we will have to email them back and let them know they RSVPd for more than what was reserved for them.
posted by Novbride08 60 posts 2 months agoWe are printing out an RSVP card that has our website on it. It tells them to RSVP through website, but we wrote on the card how many seats were reserved for that person so if they write more than what was reserved, we will have to email them back and let them know they RSVPd for more than what was reserved for them.
posted by Novbride08 60 posts 2 months agoHi! We are also using weddingwire.com and their online RSVP service. It will not let guests add more guest...like shnoogles said above. It is working well except that I am finding that a lot of people STILL have not RSVP'd! I wonder if it is just ingrained in people's heads that an RSVP involves returning a card, and since there isn't one they just dont think about it.
posted by hulafish 52 posts 2 months agohulafish> I think 'compliance' with the internet RSVPing depends on how tech-savvy your friends and family are. I'm not expecting my grandma or some of my parents' older friends to RSVP online. Of course, my great-aunt has a blog and is on facebook, so.... :) My friend who just got married went the online RSVP route, too, but she also provided a phone number so that people uncomfortable with the internet could just call in their RSVP.
If people are just dragging their heels, why not send them an email with a friendly reminder that the last day to RSVP is only ? days away and you'd really like them to be there to share your special day. That should put a fire under them!
posted by shnoogles 21 posts 2 months agogood feedback, more please! I really want to do internet/web rsvp, but not sure if it's a good idea yet... (even if 99% of my friends have access).
one of my friend made a good point regarding this: is it really worth the hassel to call xxx people because you saved xx bucks on stamps...
posted by superstar 151 posts 2 months agoSuperstar, you're saving $$, but also saving paper...hence being more "green"! I did put a phone # on my RSVP card as well, and about 10 people have called in to RSVP. I also never expected my grandmother to online RSVP...she told me she'd be there. :) I have commissioned my MOH to email/call the non-responsive peeps.
posted by hulafish 52 posts 2 months agoI went with the online/phone RSVP and by the deadline date I had received 75% and 85% by 1 week after the deadline. I now have 5 more to go.
Based on who the non-responders were, I don't think I would have been any more successful with the cards than I have been with Online.
You will have to call people regardless of the form. It worked great for us.
We did have some people include additional guests... but we just dealt with them on a case by case basis. It was no big deal.
posted by scgalea 4 posts 2 months ago