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Private_User832
Master August 2017

Do you send RSVP to guests who have told you they can't come?

Private_User832, on August 22, 2016 at 6:00 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 15

I don't need to send RSVPs for quite some time, but I am planning a destination wedding so I sent my save the date cards out already. A few people have already said they can't come (one even sent us a card in writing saying they couldn't come). It feels odd to send a RSVP to guests who have said they can't come, but I know you are supposed to send a RSVP to everyone who gets a save the date. Thoughts?

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Latest activity by OurAdventureBegins, on August 23, 2016 at 4:09 PM
  • SleepytheDwarf
    Master June 2017
    SleepytheDwarf ·
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    When you say RSVP, I assume you mean invitation. Yes, if you sent them a save the date, you send them an invitation, regardless of whether or not you think they can make it.

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  • RealLindseyO
    Master October 2017
    RealLindseyO ·
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    Do you mean an invitation? Yes, you should still send them.

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  • BeachBride
    VIP June 2017
    BeachBride ·
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    Yes send them still (assuming you mean invitations with an RSVP card) things might've changed.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Yupp, still send an invite!

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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    The only issue I see with sending an invitation is that the guests who have already told you they can't come might think you are fishing for a gift. Not saying you would be, but it might cross their mind.

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  • A
    Master January 2021
    AshleyR ·
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    My wedding is a DW for most if my guests and I had a couple tell me they couldn't make it when I sent STDs. I just basically said hey no problem but I'll still send you the invite just in case

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  • Katie
    VIP February 2017
    Katie ·
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    Even though they told me they couldn't come, I would probably send an invite regardless. 1) it officially confirms they aren't coming 2) it will be easier to track if you have all of them. 3) things might change from the time you send STDs and invites. You never know!

    Besides, general rule of thumb is if an STD is given then and invite is given.

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  • Veep
    VIP May 2017
    Veep ·
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    I would still send the invite even if they've mentioned they can't make - just in case.

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  • Andrina
    Dedicated October 2016
    Andrina ·
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    Going to the chapel, interesting point. OP, definitely send them an invite, but you might call them and just say that they are still on your guest list and you sent them an invite just in case their plans change! In case you're worried they might think you only did so to get a gift. Just a thought.

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  • barbiecake88
    Beginner December 2016
    barbiecake88 ·
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    My FH and I were at a wedding previously this year where a great aunt and uncle told us they were unable to attend our wedding because they have a grandchild getting married the same day. This was before we even sent out save the dates. So we did send them a save the date with a note saying "We are sorry you can't make our wedding, but we thought you might enjoy our picture for your fridge!" We have decided against sending an invitation to them, though. It just seems gift grabby to us since we talked to them about this in person.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    Yes, you should send the entire invitation suite anyway.

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  • M
    VIP March 2017
    Miss S. ·
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    Yes, definitely. You never know, they might be able to rearrange something and attend. Best to plan for them and leave it for them to decline.

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  • Mrs. RATR
    Master September 2016
    Mrs. RATR ·
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    Send invite. You could include a note saying "I know you mentioned you likely wouldn't be able to come but we wanted to make sure you know you're still included if your plans change!"

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  • VJ
    Super November 2016
    VJ ·
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    Hi CruiseBride - I'd definitely send them an RSVP just so they know that they're still invited. Maybe their plans changed?

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  • OurAdventureBegins
    VIP October 2016
    OurAdventureBegins ·
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    I had a few of these, I still sent the invitation and RSVP card because I had already purchased them, and I love them and wanted to share Smiley smile

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