George Boyle
Setting an RSVP deadline is a modern-day wedding planning necessity. Four weeks before the wedding is a good time to set the deadline. This will give guests ample time to RSVP and make travel plans if necessary.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Setting the deadline | Four weeks before the wedding |
| Physical RSVP card | Drop it in the mail about a week before it's due |
| Destination weddings | Two months before the wedding |
| Final guest count | Two weeks before the event |
What You'll Learn
Two months before
Setting your wedding RSVP deadline about four weeks before the wedding day is also recommended. Be sure to clearly include the deadline on your invitations and wedding website so the date isn't overlooked by guests.
Since not everyone uses snail mail anymore, maximize your chances of getting RSVPs on time by giving people a few different ways to respond. Along with a paper RSVP card tucked into the invitation suite, you can use The Knot Guest List Manager to collect online RSVPs through your wedding website.
Before you even order your invitations, ask your venue and caterer for a firm deadline so you can work backward from there. Most venues and caterers require your final guest count about one to two weeks before your wedding.
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Four weeks before
The sooner the guests accept or decline the invitation, the better. This is because the couple will thank the guests for their promptness as they won't have to follow up to confirm the attendance and the guests will make their lives easier by helping the couple get an idea of the final guest count as soon as possible.
If you have a physical RSVP card that needs to be sent back to the couple, be sure to drop it in the mail about a week before it's actually due.
Maximise the chances of getting RSVPs on time by giving people a few different ways to respond. Along with a paper RSVP card tucked into the invitation suite, you can use The Knot Guest List Manager to collect online RSVPs through your wedding website.
Be sure to clearly include the deadline on your invitations and wedding website so the date isn't overlooked by guests.
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One to two weeks before
Waiting too long to RSVP will cause more work for the couple because they'll have to personally follow up, and if they can't track down your response, they may eventually assume you're not coming to the wedding.
It's fine to RSVP before the deadline listed on the invitation—in fact, the sooner you accept or decline the invite, the better. The couple will thank you for your promptness because they won't have to follow up to confirm your attendance, and you'll make their lives easier by helping them get an idea of the final guest count as soon as possible.
If you have a physical RSVP card that needs to be sent back to the couple, be sure to drop it in the mail about a week before it's actually due.
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About a week before
Setting your wedding RSVP deadline about four weeks before the wedding day is recommended. This is because most venues and caterers require your final guest count about one to two weeks before your wedding.
If you have a physical RSVP card that needs to be sent back to the couple, be sure to drop it in the mail about a week before it's actually due. This will give your guests ample time to respond and will help the couple get an idea of the final guest count as soon as possible.
Be sure to clearly include the deadline on your invitations and wedding website so the date isn't overlooked by guests. Maximise your chances of getting RSVPs on time by giving people a few different ways to respond.
If you're having a destination wedding, RSVPs should be due two months before the wedding, and the wedding invitations should be sent out approximately four months before the wedding. This will give guests ample time to make travel plans.
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Two weeks before
Waiting too long to RSVP will cause more work for the couple because they'll have to personally follow up, and if they can't track down your response, they may eventually assume you're not coming to the wedding.
It's fine to RSVP before the deadline listed on the invitation—in fact, the sooner you accept or decline the invite, the better. The couple will thank you for your promptness because they won't have to follow up to confirm your attendance, and you'll make their lives easier by helping them get an idea of the final guest count as soon as possible.
If you have a physical RSVP card that needs to be sent back to the couple, be sure to drop it in the mail about a week before it's actually due.
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Frequently asked questions
Four weeks before the wedding date.
It's fine to RSVP before the deadline listed on the invitation.
Be sure to drop it in the mail about a week before it's actually due.
RSVPs should be due two months before the wedding, and the wedding invitations should be sent out approximately four months before the wedding.
