Monday, July 20, 2009

wedding rant, need to vent

I mailed out invitations to JMK's bridal shower a month ago, to 30 women. Since then, I have gotten RSVP's from only 5. The shower is on August 9th and I need to order food and favors. I can't do this until I know how many people I'm ordering for. The last shower I hosted, I ended up spending over $100 extra that I didn't need to spend on favors that couldn't be returned because a lot of people didn't RSVP. I really cannot do that again. I have asked the bride to reach out to her guests, and she posted a status on facebook telling her friends to RSVP to me. So far, no one else has. I am really upset right now because I'm doing this as a nice thing for her and her friends can't even be bothered to RSVP. I thought this was common courtesy? What is wrong with people?

Posted by at 9:21 AM
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15 comments:

  1. Southern Champagne WishesJuly 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I don't know what's wrong with people nowadays that they can't even give someone the common courtesy of an RSVP to a party! It's sad, and it's happened to me as well!

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  2. katie lakeJuly 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    That's really annoying. I always rsvp even if I don't need to (my best friend's wedding when I was a bridesmaid, she really likes getting mail).

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  3. JackieJuly 20, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I'd ask the bride for the phone number of all invited guests... and call them individually. I've had to do this before. Good luck.

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  4. MuffyJuly 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    UGH! That is SO frustrating!

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  5. FreckJuly 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Neglecting to RSVP may be one of the most frustrating things ever.

    Good luck, I hope they come flooding in soon!!!

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  6. Getting Lost In LondonJuly 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I agree with Jackie. I've had to chase down RSVPs before. Feel free to get passive-aggressive tho.

    "Oh,yes, this is MRM in regards to the Bridal Shower. Since I STILL have not received your RSVP I assumed you were NOT coming however I wanted to double check as MANY guests have failed to RSVP and I hope that the shower will not be poorly attended."

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  7. Summer AthenaJuly 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    no one rsvp's anymore. blah!

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  8. DSSJuly 20, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I feel your pain :( I too agree with Jackie. It's a pain in the rear to call them, and you should not have to, but since they apparently have no manners it may end up making your life easier?

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  9. DollfaceJuly 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I think people are just rude!! They never appreciate the organizer, im sorry love, xxxoo

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  10. Blackeyed SusanJuly 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    ugh, how tacky! I don't understand why they can't take 5 minutes or less and get it over with!

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  11. AmberJuly 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I feel your pain! I will never forget to RSVP again after getting married myself. It's such a pain to have to keep asking people if they're coming. Sorry you're dealing with that :-/

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  12. AmberJuly 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Oh and I sent you an email!

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  13. UnknownJuly 21, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Did you give them a cut off date for the RSVP? I know this is just one more thing to do, but get their numbers and emails and shoot them an email and give them a call. If all else fails...food will be minimal and favors..I wouldn't do them. I think respect and manners have fallen by the wayside for so many people. So sad. Hope you are feeling better about it and have maybe gotten a few responses. Just kill them with kindness!

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  14. Getting Lost In LondonJuly 22, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    So - Update us - did you give them all a call? :)

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  15. WendyJuly 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I'm just reading this now (been out of town)... but I TOTALLY feel your pain. People just do not RSVP these days, and when you call them on it they act like it's no big deal. I always try to be prompt, since I know what a pain it is when you have a list that's mostly TBD!

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