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Rsvp deadline too early?

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Private User, on December 14, 2017 at 11:40 AM

About 2/3 of our guest list is out of state. We also have a guest count we are trying to stay under but there are a few people we would like to invite if we have the space. Since people have to travel and buy plane tickets we are asking for an RSVP date of mid July to give us 3 months to assess the...

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Expert July 2017
Becky · on December 16, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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@CatT - 99.5% of our guests were from out of state (yes, I did the math) - that's what STDs are for - so people can make plans. You still send your invitations about two months (or so) ahead - we gave it 10 weeks, because people were having to make travel arrangements - but YOU still don't need to have three months notice on the head count, your guests just need more notice to make their plans
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Master July 2018
Mcskipper · on December 16, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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Yes that rsvp date is WAY too early
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Savvy November 2018
Brianna · on December 18, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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I would be really hurt if I knew I was B-listed, and definitely would not pay to travel to someone's wedding where I was not considered important enough to be on the "A-list" -- but I would never admit that to the bride's face. I know it's tempting because you want to include everyone, but I think you should just stick with your guest count and if some people RSVP no, oh well.
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