People who don't RSVP?!


Question: One of my friends is hosting a themed party for her son. The venue she's going to requires advance notice and payment for the number of kids going. (it's a kids cooking class, so they have to buy and prepare the ingredients for each child).

What's the best way to make sure everyone who wants to go is RSVP-ing? And what to do if a kid shows up who hasn't RSVP-ed?


Answers: One of my friends is hosting a themed party for her son. The venue she's going to requires advance notice and payment for the number of kids going. (it's a kids cooking class, so they have to buy and prepare the ingredients for each child).

What's the best way to make sure everyone who wants to go is RSVP-ing? And what to do if a kid shows up who hasn't RSVP-ed?

In the old days they would not be allowed, it would be considered poor etiquette.
If a hostess wished she could call those who fail to respond by the due date, 2-3 weeks before the event.

H-Man is 100% correct...I would just add that when she calls the non-respondents, she should clearly state the cutoff date and the reasons for it. The other parents should understand! Have fun!

i agree with the first answerer. i think she should call all the kids parents who haven't RSVPed maybe a week before she has to let the venue know. make sure you tell her to explain the specific reasons why she had to call. and it sounds like a really cute party- never heard of something like that before.

RSVPing is like saying I am sorry after you've made an error -- everybody knows you should but too few do. It is going to happen -- kids showing up unexpectedly and others not coming (or calling) who you expect. Surely a kids cooking school or teacher knows this. See if you can work out a more flexible arrangement, like 7-10 kids cost this much, 12-15 this much, etc. That is more than reasonable and protects the teacher as well as yourself -- you both have a realistic range and can plan accordingly. If this is not acceptable, see if you have party alternatives because such a business is not kid oriented if they expect perfection.

State on the invitation, you need an exact number of children attending/to have enough for the children/etc. Give a cutoff date. Tell parents to notify by telephone or mail. Otherwise, don't send your child. Or make other plans that are flexible.





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