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Sharlean
Devoted October 2010

Confirming RSVP Guest Acceptance

Sharlean, on September 28, 2010 at 9:29 AM Posted in Community Conversations 1 17

I wanted to share with everyone the email I sent to all my guests that accepted "Yes" to attending our wedding. I haven't heard of any brides doing this but I wanted to ensure I had the most accurate head count possible.

After sending out the email I already had two couples who changed their RSVP to declined. That's four people which makes a huge difference especially at $60 a plate. Any money saved when planning a wedding helps no matter the amount.

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Latest activity by Presley, on November 9, 2024 at 8:42 PM
  • Sharlean
    Devoted October 2010
    Sharlean ·
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    Cont. Here is the email I sent.

    We have received your RSVP to attend our wedding on Friday 10/15/10 at 5pm. :-)

    We're about to turn in official head count to the venue and wanted to check with you one last time.

    If your RSVP status has not changed, no further action is necessary.

    If your status has changed, please email me by Thursday 9/30.

    Information and reminders about the venue and reception:

    Due to limited space in the reception hall, this is an adults only celebration (game on!)

    The grounds are strictly no smoking.

    There is another wedding elsewhere on the grounds that night, but we're told there is plenty of parking.

    Our reception has a full open bar (top shelf!)

    However, the road leaving the venue is very winding, dark and lacking guard rails.

    Please consider your safe departure from the reception.

    We look forward to a fantastic time celebrating with everyone!!

    Thank You!,

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  • DannieKay
    Super October 2010
    DannieKay ·
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    Where is the email?

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  • DannieKay
    Super October 2010
    DannieKay ·
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    Sorry. I posted to quickly. lol

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  • Sharlean
    Devoted October 2010
    Sharlean ·
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    No problem. Also this was a way to add information about the venue and stressing some points.

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  • Jessica
    VIP October 2010
    Jessica ·
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    I think that's a great email and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you added the part about making sure they planned for getting home.

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  • ERH
    Master October 2010
    ERH ·
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    I think it's great! You may want to consider providing a number for a cab company too, just in case.

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  • Cris
    Super September 2011
    Cris ·
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    Love it! Copied and pasted into my files =^)

    We are providing a shuttle to a nearby hotel so I guess I'll include that info in there like the other ladies are suggesting

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  • B
    Master January 2011
    bluedaisy ·
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    Looks good.

    Does your venue close the bar early at all? it might be a good idea for them to close the bar 1/2 before the reception ends. still wont solve any big problems, but at least you would know that no one will be getting in their car having just grabbed a new drink

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  • Mrs R (formerly "Nicole A.")
    Expert October 2010
    Mrs R (formerly "Nicole A.") ·
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    Hi Date Twin! Best wishes!

    This is a great idea, and I'm borrowing it if you don't mind for my "less reliable" guests - the ones who RSVP yes, but forget all about it...we have many on FS's side, sadly...And I like the part you mention about getting home safely...I also like bluedaisy's idea above about finding out if the venue will close the bar 1/2 hour earlier than reception ends - that's definitely thinking ahead!

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  • J
    Savvy June 2013
    Johnna ·
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    Wow 60 bucks a plate~ we are looking at half that~ yeah it does make a difference, specially in your case. I hope it turns out perfect for you!

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  • rock-n-roll bride
    Super April 2011
    rock-n-roll bride ·
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    I really love this idea. I am hoping that FS agrees to it! Good work! And I love that you added the extra info.

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  • Sharlean
    Devoted October 2010
    Sharlean ·
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    Thank you everyone. Glad you liked it. I also will make note of the extra suggestions.

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  • Mrs. Yady
    VIP November 2010
    Mrs. Yady ·
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    That is an excellent idea!! I only wish all our guests had an email address so we could take advantage of it.

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  • M
    Dedicated June 2018
    Maryam ·
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    I love it. I will use it if you do not mind.

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  • S
    Just Said Yes July 2018
    Shauna-Kaye ·
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    I like that idea and am thinking of doing it for my daughter's wedding. Thanks for sharing
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  • Sandy
    Just Said Yes April 2020
    Sandy ·
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    I know this was posted many moons ago, but GOD BLESS THIS POST!!!! I will be using this exact format!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!

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  • M
    Just Said Yes July 2024
    Mark ·
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    Hi, Father of the Bride here, and just found this 14 years later. Will be using something similar to get final confirmation on the guest count. Our coordinator has advised that "no shows" and "day of" cancellations are common. Hopefully we'll minimize those. Thanks for posting!

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