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Holly
Devoted August 2021

Correct rsvp by date?

Holly, on December 19, 2019 at 9:16 AM Posted in Planning 0 6
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I have a digital proof of my invitations that I’m looking over before finalizing. I’m wondering if I chose the right date for the RSVP-by date? Wedding is June 13, 2020. “Guarantee minimum headcount” is due to the caterer 30 days before the wedding. I put RSVP by May 13, 2020 on the invite draft. Should I add on more time?

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Latest activity by Christine, on December 19, 2019 at 11:44 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    One to two weeks before your final headcount is due is ideal.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    I would make it a little earlier than May 13. Usually the RSVP date is about 1-2 weeks before your final numbers are due and if I counted right, that date is like 31 days before the wedding? I would make it at least a week earlier.

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  • V
    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I would add a bit more time in as that is pretty much 30 days prior and might need time to follow up with people that don't rsvp. I would give yourself a week so I would make the deadline a week earlier.
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  • Holly
    Devoted August 2021
    Holly ·
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    Ok thanks! I’m trying to decide between May 1st and May 4th...can’t believe how much I’m overthinking this 😂
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  • Olivia
    Dedicated December 2022
    Olivia ·
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    Most people won't send it back until right up to the date you put on your invitations. I would add on extra time so those last-minute senders won't miss out.

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  • Christine
    Expert September 2020
    Christine ·
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    I would do May 1st to be safe (and that's an easy RSVP date for people to remember).

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