So, what is up with people RSVP'ing for more than their invitation was addressed to? I received TOO many RSVP cards with numbers MUCH higher than their invitation was addressed to. Our families are TOO large and just cannot accommodate the extra people. We had to make phone calls, send emails, etc., to correct this situation. Some people never returned calls and/or emails. Hate it for them at the reception. SOME PEOPLE didn't send JACK back. I REALLY hate it for them at the reception (in other words, NO ENTRANCE for them!).
One dude even told another person, "Yeah, I may or may not bring my girlfriend". Um, sweetie, your invitation was addressed to YOU with no AND GUEST or AND FAMILY extension on it. HOW do you think it's okay to bring your girlfriend?!
It's going to be REAL FUNNY at the reception entrance because there will be a LIST of those who RSVP'd with their correct numbers left with the hostesses (who don't play, by the way). Those who RSVP'd WITH THEIR CORRECT NUMBERS will be allowed to enter. "Anything extra is just uncivilized".
We really hate to do this, but people MUST learn that wedding receptions are just that.....an invitation only (unless otherwise stated) event. Not a free-for-all party!
Friday, May 16, 2008
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I feel your pain. Every bride deals with this. And because every bride deals with this, you would think word gets around to guests that this is just not right! The easiest way to deal with it is to create a formal seating chart. If your name is not on the chart, you have no seat, you have no food. Plain and simple. Having a list at the door is a little bit like a conference registration. And, although you do need to get the point across, you also want to maintain the style and grace that you have created for your wedding. I create one for all my brides and it works fine every time.
Don't let them get to you, though. You have to chalk it up to ignorance of the law.
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