{Wed}iquette... Late RSVP's...

Q. It's three weeks before the wedding and several guests still haven't RSVP'd! What should we do? Every couple has faced this dilemna when trying to firm up the numbers for their Vendors? How many times have you and your fiance' asked yourself...'why is it so difficult for our beloved guests to throw that darn {self addressed} envelope into the mail?... Perhaps the article below will help with helping you to, finally, resolve this age old, social dilemna. And if all else fails, perhaps Julia and Jonathon's whimsical approach will stir up your guests to respond...

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A. The first obligation anyone has upon receiving a wedding invitation is to respond immediately, regardless of whether he or she can attend. At this late date you really have no choice but to telephone the would-be guests and ask whether they plan on coming.(Your fiancé, mother, future mother-in-law and some of your attendants can help you make the calls.) To ease the awkward nature of these conversations, be friendly and say something like, "Aunt Jenny, it's Sara. I hope you received our wedding invitation. We need to give our final numbers to the caterer this week, and I haven't received your response card, so I'm calling to ask if you and Uncle John plan on coming. We hope you're able to join us!" Just state your case matter-of-factly without laying blame. (Occasionally invitations and response cards are lost in the mail.) Whatever led to the lapse, your gracious manner will set a positive tone for the wedding{article via }