What to ask in your RSVP
Fewer questions mean more responses. These six cover everything you need for catering, transport and seating.
Attendance
Attending / Can't make it / Not sure yet — clear, no pressure.
Party size
Plus-ones and kids, with a cap you set yourself.
Meal preference
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies.
Transport & lodging
Whether a shuttle or a room is needed — handy for logistics.
Seating preference
A quick follow-up question — the foundation for your seating chart.
Contact details
Phone or email for reminders and last-minute changes.
How to get more RSVP responses
- Send the link over WhatsApp — it opens in two taps, no email or attachments.
- Set a deadline six to eight weeks before the date and mention it on the invitation.
- Personalise the message with the guest's name; generic messages get ignored.
- Send one reminder a week before the deadline, only to guests who haven't replied.
- Keep a 'Not sure yet' option — it gets you a signal instead of silence.
Frequently asked questions
- Do guests need to create an account to RSVP?
- No. Guests open their personal link, pick an answer, and fill in a few details. No account, no password, no app to download.
- What if a guest isn't sure they can make it?
- There's a 'Not sure yet' option. That guest stays in a pending status, and you can send a one-click reminder later.
- How long do guests have to respond?
- Set a deadline in your wedding settings. Once it passes, RSVPs lock and you can manage remaining statuses manually.
- How do I know how many guests need a vegetarian meal?
- Meal preferences are totalled automatically and can be exported as a list for your caterer.