RSVP Deadline Date

[shezfrombermuda]

I am trying to decide the deadline date I should ask people to send their RSVP cards back. I am thinking two months before the wedding date. Do you think that is too early? Thanks!

 

[IndyBride]

I'm thinking I am going to do around two months as well. I'm planning on sending them out around January after the holidays and asking for them back in Late Feb/Early March. Good luck!!

 

[Sleeping_Princess]

I am not sure if it is too early -- that is what we were doing, and I got the go ahead from Shelly --- what I will tell people is that Disney wants to know things a month in advance, plus they have had the Save the Dates 6 months in advance, if they don't by then, then they aren't coming..

Hope this helps!

 

[BaBeeCee14]

We are doing 2 months in advance as well (RSVP by August for an October wedding)

 

[IndyBride]

I am not sure if it is too early -- that is what we were doing, and I got the go ahead from Shelly --- what I will tell people is that Disney wants to know things a month in advance, plus they have had the Save the Dates 6 months in advance, if they don't by then, then they aren't coming..

Hope this helps!

I make all sorts of little "rules" that I tell people Disney makes me do! Like with the guest list all sorts of other stuff!

 

[jennifaerie]

I'm doing 45 days, but it's an at-home wedding. For destination, I'd do sooner. Save the Dates are nice, but the invitations really seal the deal, so the sooner the better.

 

[alissa2008]

If you wait that long (August for October) how will you know how to book dining reservations? We're not setting up every meal, but I have a few that I want to schedule (welcome brunch at chef mickey's, rainforest lunch for our day at DAK, fantasmic dinner & show -- probably hollywood & vine, and Italy for our day at epcot). I sort of had a panic attack and wrote an email asking everyone to decide if they wanted to eat with us or not.

 

[shezfrombermuda]

Thanks for your responses! I will go with two months before.

 

[shezfrombermuda]

If you wait that long (August for October) how will you know how to book dining reservations? We're not setting up every meal, but I have a few that I want to schedule (welcome brunch at chef mickey's, rainforest lunch for our day at DAK, fantasmic dinner & show -- probably hollywood & vine, and Italy for our day at epcot). I sort of had a panic attack and wrote an email asking everyone to decide if they wanted to eat with us or not.

Alissa, I would try to make those reservations now, especially if they are for a large group. I just guessed at the number I might have and made a couple of reservations. I will change the number closer to the time if needed.

 

[Bouncy bounce]

Think again about that... I'm having my wedding at disney August 28th. Most guest are out of state. When I went for my planning session my planner said to have it before your counts are due.


Ours is schedule for money due July 19th. She said to do 2 weeks before that so you can track down rsvps that you didnt get.

I sent mine out MAY 1st and my RSVP date is July 5th.

 

[Bouncy bounce]

Alissa, I would try to make those reservations now, especially if they are for a large group. I just guessed at the number I might have and made a couple of reservations. I will change the number closer to the time if needed.

Some places get booked quick so dont wait. I called at the time I was told I could book ADRs and some where booked completely already back in FEB for August.

 

[alissa2008]

Some places get booked quick so dont wait. I called at the time I was told I could book ADRs and some where booked completely already back in FEB for August.

Ack! I knew I was panicking for a reason!! I have to call this week!

Anyone know if they get mad if you add/remove people closer to the meal?

 

[theantibride]

Wow! I set my date for 2 weeks before the date. We're getting married the middle of October so I set my response date for October 1st but I'm not doing anything at restaurants so I guess it doesn't matter for me. If you are requestingt hese things back 2 months in advance when are you sending out your invites? We're sending our's out at the 2 month mark like all the good little planning books tell us to.

 

[Bouncy bounce]

Wow! I set my date for 2 weeks before the date. We're getting married the middle of October so I set my response date for October 1st but I'm not doing anything at restaurants so I guess it doesn't matter for me. If you are requestingt hese things back 2 months in advance when are you sending out your invites? We're sending our's out at the 2 month mark like all the good little planning books tell us to.

Are you having a disney wedding?? if you are disney will need a count before 2 weeks out. Room blocks end at a mth out. I'm going through this process now.

 

[shezfrombermuda]

Think again about that... I'm having my wedding at disney August 28th. Most guest are out of state. When I went for my planning session my planner said to have it before your counts are due.


Ours is schedule for money due July 19th. She said to do 2 weeks before that so you can track down rsvps that you didnt get.

I sent mine out MAY 1st and my RSVP date is July 5th.

I just checked and my money is due September 3rd. I see what you mean, if I ask for a August 30th rsvp date I don't really have much time to find out if people are coming if they don't send in their rsvp cards before I have to pay.

 

[lov2b@disney]

We had our responce date 2 months before the wedding! So the invites went out about 3 months before-- that gave us a month to track down the "slackers" without having to stress too much!