It’s really happening now: your guests are sending in their RSVPs to your wedding and the official guest list is starting to come together. But once the RSVP deadline you set has passed, what do you do about the stragglers"
There are inevitably guests who are going to forget to RSVP to events, but when you need to know the final guest count to tell the venue and caterer, it can be an extra annoyance. While you understand that everyone gets busy and sometimes things get lost in the shuffle, it’s still important that you know exactly how many guests are attending your wedding to get things finalized. Here’s how to handle late RSVP-ers in stride.
Double-Check that They Actually Haven’t RSVPed
Before you approach someone with the accusation that they haven’t RSVPed to your wedding, you might want to double-check your numbers. If you haven’t already, start a spreadsheet of who was invited, whether or not they were sent an invitation, and how they RSVPed (this should include “yes,” “with regrets,” and whether or not they are bringing a plus-one). You definitely want to avoid the embarrassing situation of reminding someone to RSVP when they, in fact, have already RSVPed. Give Them an Extra Couple of Days

Everyone knows that planning a wedding is stressful, but you don’t want to get a reputation of being a high-strung bride or groom by reaching out to guests the day after the RSVP deadline. People get busy and...