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Abigail
Just Said Yes October 2012

RSVP online? But how do I word limited seated on invitation?

Abigail, on May 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

I have a lil dilemma, on our invitations, we're enclosing a rsvp card with the our website information where they need to rsvp each guest (each person's name will be previously entered so they have to look up their names). However, how and where should I include that only the guests written on the envelope are invited (no extra ppl) and no guests under 14 yrs of age? Our mexican families have a tendency to bring extra people to every gathering! lol but this is a formal event and I want to have only the people who we invite.

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Latest activity by Just Reenski, on May 23, 2012 at 6:50 PM
  • Megan
    Expert June 2012
    Megan ·
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    On mine I did __ seats have been reserved for you

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    Like above, state "We have reserved ___ seats in your honor." And fill in the blank.

    Plus, online, they won't be able to RSVP for extra people. I'm adding an FAQ page where I address that question.

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  • J
    Savvy July 2012
    Jessica ·
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    I have seen invitations that say "adult reception following" indicating that people shouldn't bring children but as far as other guests go, people are just supposed to know that only on the people on the envelope are invited. You shouldn't have to state that in the invitation. One way to give people the hint is to ask for a meal option when they RSVP and they will hopefully understand you are only having meals for the people who RSVP. Other than that, you could put in your FAQ (if you have an FAQ) something about how due to limitations of the venue, you are unable to accommodate extra guests.

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  • Jennifer
    VIP September 2012
    Jennifer ·
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    Sinc eyou are doing the RSVP's online with weddingwire, it already makes it pretty easy for you because they can't just enter in someone elses name or add a guest. When they put in thier name, they get to choose whether they are coming or not and (if you have it set up) what their food preference is, but there isn't a place to add "plus 1" which is awesome. I don't know how personal you want to get with your invitees, but you can enter in your own text into the RSVP page. You can put in your own wording that the guests will see before they put in their names. Other than that, the ladies above have the right idea, just make sure you fill in the blank!

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  • Genevieve
    VIP February 2011
    Genevieve ·
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    I know the "what's just one person" mentality well. I used to have friends who thought that if they were invited, then they could bring friends. And well, we ended up just having to be very blunt. Something like "Unfortunately due to venue restrictions, we are not able to accommodate any extra guests." Yes, it violates whatever the etiquette rules are, but it was the only thing that got the job done.

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    That's another thing, as soon as the issue comes up, handle it. The minute a text/email/phone call/voicemail/your MOH telling you so and so said they were bringing a guest, call up that guest, explain that there was a misunderstanding, the invite was only for you and your wife, we can't accommodate your neighbors.

    Something like that, I'm sure you catch my drift.

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