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Super September 2017

Bridal shower RSVP

Courtney, on June 23, 2017 at 5:49 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 8

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Hello. My MOH had messaged me earlier today and stated that only about a quarter of the guests invited to my bridal shower have rsvp'd. The deadline on the invite is tomm, like probably many i myself am the last minute rsvper. After planning a wedding i vow to not be that person anymore. I see the frustrations. Anyway tomm deadline is two weeks before my bridal shower. Is following up on a rsvp for a shower something that is normal, of course i wont be doing this, but i dont want my MOH to come off as pushy. I was thinking of maybe having her reach out or even myself can help possibly by tuesday or wesnesday next week just to give time to the ones that might come in late.

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Latest activity by CoffeeNColor, on June 23, 2017 at 8:15 PM

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muriel · on June 23, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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She should do the follow up. She can recruit someone to help her but it should not be you.
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Master May 2017
GymRat · on June 23, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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YOU stay out of it.

Yes it is normal. Anytime you host a party and ask guests to RSVP, you need to follow-up with those that haven't responded. What if someone never rec'd the invite? That happened to one of my guests (a VIP), and my MOH never followed-up like she was supposed to.

If I were her, I would follow-up with guests on Monday.
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Courtney · on June 23, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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Ok sounds good. I WILL stay out of it, and make sure she follows up with the ones who havent rsvp'd
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Expert September 2017
Irina · on June 23, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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Follow up is important...but you're not the one that does it.
For my shower, the deadline was June 1 and my MOH gave it a few days before she and my mom started reaching out to follow up with those who didn't RSVP at all. We'll see how that all turned out. (bridal shower is Sunday)
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VIP October 2017
Constance · on June 23, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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She can follow up. You just be happy for the people who show up.
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Courtney · on June 23, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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Can anybody suggest what she can say to guests who havent rsvp'd, she doesnt know anyone yet personally.
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Master August 2017
CoffeeNColor · on June 23, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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Suggestion: "Hi Suzy, I'm Courtney's MOH and I'm planning her bridal shower to be held on X date. I hadn't heard back from you as to whether you'll attend so I'm following up. Will you be able to make it?"
If the invite got lost, she can tell the info over the phone or email the guest with the info.
If yes, "wonderful, can't wait to meet you!"
If no, "So sorry you can't make it. We'll miss you."
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CoffeeNColor · on June 23, 2017 at 8:15 PM
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I don't think it's wrong for OP to simply reach out to people regarding getting back to the MOH.
That happened to me once. My friend's friend had planned the shower, but the invite went to spam. The girl planning had no other way of contacting me, so my friend reached out and said "Megan is planning my shower but she hasn't heard back from you." She gave me Megan's number and email and then I contacted Megan directly.
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