We have three weeks to go until our RSVP date, which we set one month before our wedding. Every other day a new RSVP arrives, and I thought I’d give y’all a peek behind the scenes as to how quickly responses come in.
We sent out a total of 93 invitations. We have received responses regarding the person’s/group’s attendance by about over half (large pie chart)—but less than half if you go by official RSVP card response (small pie chart).
Response level per invitation
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Now, if we translate the number of invitations into people, we invited a total of 143 people to our wedding (not counting children, or me & Mr. Bracelet).
Over half of our guests have given us a “yay” or “nay.” We know to expect a few more declines among the 68 unknown answers, but I won’t put them down as “nos” until it becomes official. I think our high number of nays stems from the fact that many people know early on if they can’t make it. I’m very much counting on our yays to increase to a total of 80-90 people.
Number of people “attending”
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What was your RSVP experience? For August & September brides, how are your RSVPs coming along?
I love charts! That’s how my brain processes data too. Good luck tracking down the remaining RSVPs!
Our RSVP return date is in one month exactly, and we’ve received about 5 cards — but there were only 25, so it’s actually 1/5 of the responses!
We got a bunch of replies right away, then a bunch more right toward the end, and a lot no replies. I’m hoping you don’t have to track down a lot replies though 
got 10 days left to get my RSVP and I have only gotten 4 out of 30 invites this is really starting to scare me
@reggeatonqueen: Don’t worry … many people just don’t RSVP these days. I know many people who’ve had to track down SEVERAL people over the phone because they didn’t have the common courtesy to RSVP.
We got most of our responses toward the end. We deff had to track a few people down but it wasn’t too bad. I like your breakdown!
I’m still waiting for some more responses – the deadline is Monday but I’m anxious for the rest (or starting the stalking process) now!
@Miss Dragon: With a smaller number like that it’ll be easier to track down any stragglers.
@reggeatonqueen: Good luck!
@Miss Fairy: Oh yes, I’d like to stalk people NOW, too. I’ve sent a few informal inquiries to friends, but I have to reign myself in… 2 1/2 weeks is sooooo long. :p
Miss Bracelet, Frankfurt, Germany/Rapid City, SD Age and Occupation: 26, Post-Graduate Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Electrical Engineering Student/ Ex-Navy Cal Tech Engagement Date: May 11, 2011 Wedding Date: September 2012 Venue: Schloss Heiligenberg/ Spearfish Canyon Lodge About Me: I'm a half-American from Germany who fell in love with a wonderful guy from Montana. We met in Japan and have been in a LDR for most of our relationship. I love organizing so much that it could be my middle name (Post-Its, anyone?). I have a serious addiction to paper products and milk chocolate. My fiancé totally gets my tomboy-princess-combo personality and will bring me chocolate when I need a pick-me-up. After a legal ceremony in Germany, we're planning a down-to-earth (semi-destination) wedding with our friends and family in the US.
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