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Colleen D
Dedicated June 2016

RSVP reminder

Colleen D, on May 13, 2016 at 8:36 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 31

Hello ladies,

Just curious what you think. My RSVP date is next friday 5/20 and only about 50% of our guests have RSVP'd. And only 2 rooms on our hotel block has been booked. And the discount is up on the block next friday.

So I was wondering if its tacky if I make a friendly post on Facebook like "Hi friends and family, just a friendly reminder that RSVP's are due back by next friday. And that if you are planning on staying in hotel book by next friday for discount" Or is this a definite no?

what did you ladies do in this situation.

31 Comments

Latest activity by Michelle, on August 30, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Devoted October 2016
    NERasRu ·
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    No It's not tacky to post anything about your wedding on Facebook, it's just weird. Why would you want anyone who isn't invited seeing that? Imo I would keep anything wedding related off of social media.

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  • SarahMarie
    Master May 2016
    SarahMarie ·
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    Don't bother them. Wait until your due date hits and then you can contact them. If they are not wise enough to book a room on your block it is their own fault.

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    Beginner July 2017
    LaJermeana ·
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    I would definitely remind the guest because so much goes on in a day that they probably just forgot. Not tacky at all, very organized!

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    Wait until your due date and then privately ask the people individually for their rsvp. Don't post anything on social media unless you invited your entire friends list.

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  • MrsBest2B
    Master June 2016
    MrsBest2B ·
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    Uh LaKermeana is wrong it is extremely tacky. Wait for the due date and then start making personal phone calls, texts, emails or private FB messages as a last resort. Do not post public reminders on Facebook. And agree with Sarah Marie if they're not adult enough to book a room in time it's their problem not yours

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  • Luz434
    Super October 2016
    Luz434 ·
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    I personally wouldn't post anything wedding related on FB. That is unless everyone on your FB contacts are invited to your wedding. I would reach out to them personally via telephone next week, perhaps Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest.

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    Just Said Yes November 2018
    Jessica ·
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    I think it's a good idea as long as it's in a event page and not just a status post.

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  • Colleen D
    Dedicated June 2016
    Colleen D ·
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    Okay thanks ladies! I was kind of thinking it was tacky. Just driving me crazy waiting around for people to RSVP. I just want to plan away!

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    Beginner July 2016
    Dawn ·
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    I would post and ask, only so EVERYONE at once can see, and be reminded... So your not stressed out calling, or texting 500,000 times the same thing.... Post and tag all that haven't yet, that's what I'm doing, say it once and go, got so much to do along with running a household and all, I don't have time for individual reminders..... Good luck

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  • J
    Dedicated December 2016
    Johnniemay ·
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    Some times people need a little friendly reminder. It's perfectly fine.

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  • SusanK
    Super July 2016
    SusanK ·
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    I would remind them

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  • MrsBest2B
    Master June 2016
    MrsBest2B ·
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    All of the one star users who haven't been on WW long enough to know... A: Change your profile pics B: You're wrong, it's tacky to post publicly on Facebook for all of your non-invited guests to see. No. Just NO.

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  • UnderTheJuneWillows
    VIP June 2016
    UnderTheJuneWillows ·
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    I sent private messages via FB because I am not inviting my whole friends list and I thought it would be rude to do it that way. I copied and pasted a simple, generic message. I have received about 8 RSVPs this week because of the reminder.

    "Hey Friends/Family! Although the due date is still a bit off, I am getting some pressure to ball-park numbers for vendors. If you know whether or not you can make it yet, please send back your RSVP card, use the RSVP tab on our website, or shoot me a message. Thanks so much for helping me out with this!" Then I include the link to our website.

    ETA: It was actually suggested by my wedding planner, who has been doing this for more than 20 years. NOBODY said anything about it and two people thanked me for reminding them.

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  • Esther & Illya 2016
    Dedicated June 2016
    Esther & Illya 2016 ·
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    Hi Date Twin, believe me I understand. I have individually text and called guest because they usually don't pay attention to our deadlines, they have a tendency of playing by their own rules. It's not rude to post on Facebook,however it is so impersonal. Congratulations and try not to stress too much.

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    Devoted June 2016
    Private User ·
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    I wouldn't make a status on face book... I would maybe send a copied text to people saying just a reminder discount is only until... (this date).. my rsvps are due tomorrow and I'm still missing twenty (so about forty people), guess I'll be texting away on monday!

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  • Lbee59
    Super June 2016
    Lbee59 ·
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    I have a facebook group. Saved me today cuz 2 people sent RSVP without names on them. It's so easy to just put reminders on there

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  • SarahMarie
    Master May 2016
    SarahMarie ·
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    To all the ladies here saying it is fine, it isn't. It is pushy and rude. If you are worried about getting your numbers to your vendors on time you should have changed your due date, this is poor planning on your part. Posting something on Facebook is a horrible idea. Just because your wedding planner said to do it, doesn't make it right. If you are worried about people not writing names on the rsvps put a small number on the back and keep track of them that way.

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  • UnderTheJuneWillows
    VIP June 2016
    UnderTheJuneWillows ·
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    @SarahMarie- she suggested the reminder, not a FB post. I guess all those doctor's offices, hair stylists, etc are pushy and rude for the reminders I get via phone call, SMS, and email. Jerks.

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
    Mrs.D ·
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    It's rude to post a public reminder on Facebook. Think of all the people you didn't invite who can see it.

    It is is not rude to individually call people on or after the RSVP date to ensure their card didn't get lost in the mail.

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  • NowASeptMrs
    Master September 2015
    NowASeptMrs ·
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    Privately contact everyone a couple days prior to the deadline. We had plenty of people who just plan forgot

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