May 11, 2021
There are so many questions that need to be answered around RSVPs. “When do I collect them?” “How do I collect them?” “How do I stay organized?” “Do I really have to collect each guests meal if I want a plated meal?” “When do I need all my guests answered by?” “Can I do a […]
There are so many questions that need to be answered around RSVPs.
“When do I collect them?” “How do I collect them?” “How do I stay organized?” “Do I really have to collect each guests meal if I want a plated meal?” “When do I need all my guests answered by?” “Can I do a website for RSVPs or do I have to send the printed card/envelope?”
Don’t you worry – everything answered below!
When to send the invitations out?
When do you ask to have your RSVPs back by:
I want a plated entree, do I have to ask guests what they want?
Do I tell my guests on the invitations, exactly what the entree dishes entail?
For example: Short Rib with potato puree, grilled asparagus and drizzled with red wine reduction
No, please don’t do that. All the invitation needs to ask the guests is: “beef” “fish” “vegetarian”; the type of protein for the dish. The more information you give them, the more options they think they have. Unless there is a dietary restrictions and/or allergy, the Venue will not be customizing every plate. Don’t ask for too much, you will get more information than you bargained for!
If I am doing buffet or family style, do I need to collect meal types?
Nope! Only for plated meals do you need to ask and collect for this information!
Meal Indications and Coding:
See below – a great example of a creative “meal indicator”. The tag on the left with the name on it, represented FISH for the white tag.
Collecting RSVPs, whats the best route?
As the RSVPs start rolling in, make sure to be organized! Have an excel sheet going with:
Helpful? Still have questions? Comment below and ask away!!