Wedding Reception RSVP Cards Are Important

If you are using a venue other than a church, synagogue, or temple, you may have a limitation on the number of people you can invite to the ceremony. In many cases, based on your budget, you can be even more limited in the number of people you can invite to your reception. These limitations can be addressed by using wedding reception RSVP cards.

The cards should be included in your invitation package, but they only go to those who are invited to both segments of the wedding. The process requires two cards, one providing the location and time of the reception and another one requesting a response. In addition, you will need a stamped envelope in which the guest can mail the response.

Tracking Wedding Reception RSVP Cards

Creating a carefully detailed guest list is a must. Since you don't want to offend anyone by not inviting them to the reception, knowing exactly who you sent the RSVP cards to is critical. Remember that you will be using the reception responses to devise your seating arrangement as well as to provide your caterer with the number of meals you will need.

If you explore several wedding websites, you will find that many offer you free access to such helpful aids as guest list trackers, check lists for the ceremony and reception, and check lists for attendants and groomsmen. You will also be able to get some great ideas from these websites, but remember that you don't need to use every one you find. As your wedding approaches, it might be a good idea to have your maid of honor or best man call some of the invitees who did not respond. That way, you won't have any surprises at the reception.