RSVP help!?!
Answers: I am throwing a surprise 50th Birthday party for my mom in 3 weeks. I sent out invitations inviting more than 90 people to attend, and so far I've only gotten 1 RSVP. I am so mad that no one else has bothered to say wether or not they are going to attend. I know that there are some people that are probably going to show up, that did not RSVP. I have no idea how much food or drinks to have. I don't want to overspend if people aren't planning on coming, but I would hate to run out of food.
Isn't it just awful? I always RSVP asap. Manners seem to have gone down the toilet. I suggest you call these rude people to ask. It seems that no one knows what RSVP means. Maybe they don't know any better. When the people that you didn't expect show up, politely say you didn't expect them but it's very nice to see you anyway and next time you see those who didn't show up say how much they were missed. Maybe they'll get the message but I doubt it. This is one of my pet peeves.
Someone people wont say if they can or cant, until a couple days before hun.
everythings not speedy fast...
maybe follow up with a reminder
I have gone through this myself and you have two options:
*First, you could call and ask these people (which is annoying) if you don't want to over spend on food,drinks, etc... this could limit your expenses.
*Secondly, you could use the rule of thumb that usually only 70-80% of the people will show.
Hope it works out for you either way and Happy 50th to your Mom!
I would not worry until you get about a week out. This time of year most people are waiting to see when their company Christmas parties are before they make other commitments. I would make reminder phone calls 1 week prior to the party. Happy Birthday Mom!
It is tough when inviting people for a party in December. I have a party this weekend and had to ask twice to get a hat count. You might have to call them.
What's the date you asked for people to rsvp by? Has that passed already? If you don't want to overspend, then you'll have to make some phone calls. Maybe one person can clue you in other people so you don't have to make as many calls.
My husband thinks that RSVP is a request not a demand. So many people will not RSVP I say go with the 70-80 % I had a 50th party for my mom last year and invited 100 and about 50 showed. (NO ONE CALLED!!) and what I wished I would have done was ordered less food. You can always run out and get more if you think you will fall short. GOOD LUCK! And try to have fun.
