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Melanie
Expert June 2016

RSVPs slow to come back

Melanie, on April 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM Posted in Planning 0 12

Guests are taking a really long time to send back RSVPs... Is this normal? We gave a month and a half response time. Does a DW have a factor in slow responses?

Deadline in a couple of weeks and have received 15% back.

Just making sure I'm not going crazy.

12 Comments

Latest activity by Becky, on April 7, 2016 at 3:05 PM
  • Alison
    Expert September 2021
    Alison ·
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    We had lots of issues. Our deadline was last Friday and at that time we still had 71 people to hunt down. Now its almost a week past our due date and we are still chasing people down. Its so frustrating. All I can say is try not to let it get to you too bad.

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  • DAK
    Expert May 2016
    DAK ·
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    This is my BIGGEST pet peeve!! Fortunately, today is my deadline since we're now 30 days until the wedding. I'm still waiting for 6 RSVP's. I just don't understand why people don't send them back even if they're not going to make the wedding. It's not like we're going to be upset they can't attend, stuff happens & can't be avoided. Although we invited them in the hopes of them being able to attend we also understand that it's not always possible. Just send them darn it!!!

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  • GrumpyCatRebecca
    VIP September 2016
    GrumpyCatRebecca ·
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    Some people will just wait until the deadline no matter what. I hear your frustration. After planning a wedding myself, there is so much I will do differently when I know someone getting married in the future.

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
    Ragan ·
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    Yes! I don't even have half back and our deadline is next Friday. I'm not even sure I want to hunt down anyone...if you don't reply, you're not coming.

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  • Mrs. Knolle
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Knolle ·
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    A lot of people will drop them in the mail on the deadline day. I don't really understand why people are so last minute. I'm not looking forward to hunting people down but I know it is inevitable.

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  • Andreya
    Expert June 2016
    Andreya ·
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    I think a DW definitely has something to do with it. Ours isn't out of the country or anything, but it definitely feels like a DW since everyone will have to travel. I've only gotten back about 20 out of 80 RSVPs so far, but I figure it's because people need to make sure they'll be able to make travel arrangements before committing. I'm not too worried about it yet Smiley smile

    Also we're date twins!

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  • Preo2016
    Dedicated May 2016
    Preo2016 ·
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    Ohhhh emm gee, join the club.

    Our RSVP deadline is in 8 days and we still have 54 rsvps remaining.

    As a guest you have one job - RSVP by the date required I really dont understand why this is so difficult..........We shall see how this remaining week plays out

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    You will have a lot of people just "forget" to send them back. It happens. It's not as important of a day to them as it is to you. As easy as it is to just put the rsvp back in the mail, you will have to track people down to get their answer. We had 50 left at deadline and had to contact all of them...and they all were coming/they all came. So make sure to track every last one of them down.

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  • Monee_Darnel
    VIP May 2016
    Monee_Darnel ·
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    Welcome to the club... This has been highly annoying for me. I wouldn't care if it weren't so pricey and I could get my money back. I've gotten about 40% back and my deadline is a week from now...

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  • Nikkell402 #makeyourownrules
    Master May 2016
    Nikkell402 #makeyourownrules ·
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    Totally feel your frustration on this one! Can someone please be responsible here!

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Yes this is a common problem, and it just makes no sense. Apparently no one understands how to RSVP for an event...smh

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  • Becky
    Devoted May 2016
    Becky ·
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    I made a post about this this morning. My deadline is 8 days away and I am still missing 70/112. It's not that hard to put it in the mail people!

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