allergy wording on rsvp

Number 2 might open you up to well I don't like this or I don't like that. Just my opinion on that one. I think 1 works.

I agree with Nov Bride. You might get some picky people demanding requests if you put 2. I think 1 is good.

That's what I thought. We're having 2 entrees:

1. Roquefort Cheese Crusted Filet (basically bleu cheese on top of a filet mignon but crusted over... looks like the chef used a fire thingy)

2. Roasted Salmon (doesn't taste roasted at all, it's so light)

Both entrees are large portions & sooooooooooooo yummy.

Those sound super yummy! Are you going to have a special entree for guests if they have an allergies and can't eat either of your amazing choices? Personally I never have seen allergy wording on an RSVP so don't know what the "norm" is there, but agree on using 1 over 2.

If a guest or guests mention an allergy then we'll tell the chef & see what they can come up with. They offer veggie meals so we'll see what happens.

I also think you're better with #1's wording.

I think the first one would be good.

And I think everyone should do this! Especially for drinks - I'm allergic to red dye.

Hmm on one hand, as someone with a food allergy, I think #1 would cover your bases, but again I know some vegetarians who would think "well, I'm not allergic to meat, but I don't eat it..." But I think most people who are vegetarian/vegan would contact you and let you know anyway, just like those with allergies. I usually just include a note or let whoever is hosting know that I can't have certain things, or if it's a buffet there is almost always salad (I'm allergic to gluten, so depending on how things are made, that cuts down a lot of stuff).

I'm happy everyone is on board with me.

wow, I figured people vegetarians/vegans would contact me esp since the meals are right there, lol.

I think if you list the dinners, anyone with a food allergy or who is vegetarian would just let you know. IMO, asking them to tell you is just opening the door to more people thinking they can just not like the meal and choose something different.

Good point.

Normally "dietary needs" means their diabetic, have celiac, or their lactose intolerant, or something else to that degree. If someone says "oh I don't like cheese it's icky" that's just rude and disrespectful, I'm sure your guests would understand it's not picky time, and they have a choice of either one or the other anyway. So most people should understand that, and let you know about their REAL problems, not their pickiness (I hope!)

I think #1 is sufficient. More than likely if people have concerns, they will tell you. I took a tray of treats to the neighbors at Christmastime and one of their children asked first thing if anything contained red dye? I was surprised that a little kid would ask, but I thought it was great that he was aware that he needed to be careful about certain foods.

Okie dokie. thx chicas

I planned on putting on ours to notify us of any allergies and/or dietary restrictions. If someone gets picky on me, I don't really care because I won't be accomodating to them. I will, however, be accomodating to allergies and vegetarians. We're doing a buffet, so if anyone doesn't like something, they can just skip it, but I'm also making sure we have sufficient options for our vegetarian friend(s) to get a full meal. Plus, the foods for the vegetarian are things other people will eat, too, like stuffed peppers. I'm not going to get a FULL serving of stuffed peppers for everyone because I know a lot of people won't want them. I will be seating any vegetarians in order to get food immediately after the bridal party and the very small amount of family in attendance to ensure that enough vegetarian options are available for their turn.