Prelimanary RSVP

[LadyCheese]

Hi ladies...I'm sending out my STDs soon and would like to include a prelimanary RSVP just to get an idea of who's really planning on coming or not. Question is, how long do I give them to RSVP??

[lucy106]

What are your intentions with the preliminary RSVP? Just curiosity? or does your resort need them? I am asking just because some people may not know for a few months because of finances,schedules, and all. Maybe you could just be a little less formal about it and just ask people a few weeks after you send out the STDs. I guess my concern is if you put an RSVP date on the STDs some may think that is their only chance to go. JMO.

[LadyCheese]

Well I got this idea from another DW member....this is what I thought I could write:

 

At this early stage we would love to hear who might be able to join us for our wedding at Melia Caribe in Punta Cana, November 15, 2008. Your response is not set in stone, but will help us along with our planning.

[LadyCheese]

Oh and under that I included some options they can check off like "yes I'll definitely be there" or "unsure at this moment", etc...

[LadyCheese]

Oh and under that I included some options they can check off like "yes I'll definitely be there" or "unsure at this moment", etc...

[Celina]

I know exactly what you mean. We are in the same predicament. (Looks like you are getting married a week after me) YAY for November brides!

 

I am going to send out a STD postcard next month and then send out another one in July with the preliminary RSVP.

[LadyCheese]

YAY!!!

 

Okay, thats a good idea also to send something else out a little later.

[lucy106]

I like your wording! That sounds good!

[LadyCheese]

Thx Lucy 106

Now I have to decide if I want to send them out as part of my STD or later on as a postcard or something. Dilemnas! lol

[ErinB]

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t13641

Check out Courtney's wording on her STD's. I loved it!

 

I had my guests RSVP through my website, so they could see all of the travel info, cost, etc. They had a choice of yes, no, and send more info/brochures.