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Beginner August 2015

RSVPs - how to ask for menu choices?

Purplecake, 17 February, 2015 at 12:02 Posted on Planning 0 18

Hiya, i know there's been a lot of invitation Qs recently so i hope not to bore you..but how do you stipulate you need menu choices for all the guests invited on that invite when they send their RSVPs? For example, my mock up currently has:

Named invitee/s____________________________________

___ Accepts with pleasure

___ Declines with regret

Please note any dietary requirements

________________________________________________

Please indicate which choice you would like for the wedding breakfast

Spring Roll (v) & Risotto (v) x ___ named guests

or

Ravioli & Chicken x ___ named guests

My hope is that they would write a number in each ___ field, so that it's 1 x guest, or 2 x guest etc for each option. Or is it better to say something else like x __ meals needed? It's trivial i know, but having read some RSVP annoyances on here i'm trying to limit the mistakes the guests can make by just ticking one box, and I'm to assume it's that meal for the entire family, for example. If your guests had menu choices, how did you ask?

(The above aren't my meal choices by the way, they're completely made up as we haven't decided our menu yet despite needing to print the RSVPs this weekend!)

18 replies

Latest activity by Amz, 16 July, 2026 at 21:37
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    Beginner September 2015
    Fairycake135 ·
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    We will be doing similar - we have 3 choices per guest for them to choose from. Your mock up looks good, the only thing i would say is will your venue need to know what each guest has selected (as opposed to the number of dishes overall)? Ours is a sit down meal, and I will be making a copy of the table plan with food choices on per guest for the venue. This way, they will just bring out the food to the guests without asking what everyone has ordered. As a back up, the food choices will also be on the back of the place names as a reminder for both the venue and guests. I will be including a menu choice card for each guest - so if a couple, they will get 2 menu cards - with the guest's name at the top, and then tick boxes for them to select which option per course. This way, I will be able to tell the venue who has chosen what. I understand that may be a lot of extra printing for some people, but we are having approx 50 day guests and our friends are printing the details for us. Plus the venue has said it really helps them to organise and sort the meal better if they know exactly where to send the food. HTH!

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  • pammy67
    Beginner April 2015
    pammy67 ·
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    On my invitation I listed the choices for each course giving each one a letter, A, B, C, D etc, then I printed RSVP cards for each family listing each person's name and then making a column for Starter, Main, Desert and asked for them to note the letter for each choice. Worked really really well and means I can give the venue the seating plan and the list for what everyone will have so each plate can be taken directly to it's correct recipient.Then I'm printing place cards with each person's menu chioce underneath so hopefully no problems on the day.

    hth

    x

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  • TheFutureMrsB
    Beginner June 2015
    TheFutureMrsB ·
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    I'm having the same dilemma!

    We need 3 choices from each person and I'm still not sure the best way to do it. I don't know if we need to know who has chosen what food or just numbers for the venue?

    I currently have mine like this... (I'm also putting in a menu with full descriptions of each dish)

    R.S.V.P

    Kindly respond on or before April 28th 2015

    Name(s) ______________________________________________

    ____ Accepts with pleasure ____ Declines with regret

    Menu choice (please tick and initial)

    Starter Main Dessert

    Soup ­­­____ Chicken ____ Mousse ____

    Pate _____ Pork ____ Citrus Tart ____

    Prawns _____ Salmon ____ Crème Brulé ____

    Pasta ____

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    Beginner August 2015
    Purplecake ·
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    Interesting thoughts, thank you all it does help. I would need to specify to the venue who is eating what (this will be colour coded for the 2 options on a print out of seating plan i provide them), but i am hoping as it's only a choice out of meat or vegetarian then (knowing our families) the majority will be meat choice. And any veggies ticked i could guess quite well who it could be. But even that sounds risky, so i like the idea of asking them to tick and initial, as that shouldn't take up too much extra room on the card. I'll have a play around, thanks for the suggestions!

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    Curious February 2030 Dubai
    Florida! ·
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    Beginner July 2030 Dubai
    Amelia ·
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    When planning wedding details like RSVPs and menu choices, keeping track of shared ideas and useful references can make the process smoother for everyone involved. Couples often save inspiration, videos, or helpful content while discussing options with guests, and tools like https://indown.de/ can be handy for managing saved social media content when needed. Clear communication with guests still remains the key to collecting accurate meal preferences without stress.

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    Curious July 2027 East Central London
    Chrome ·
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    Keeping meal choices simple on the RSVP definitely helps guests avoid confusion, especially when families are replying together. Clear wording makes the whole process smoother, just like choosing the right Avalanche setup before a trip keeps things organized. A little extra clarity at the start usually saves a lot of follow up questions later.

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    Beginner March 2030 Dubai
    Lia ·
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    Getting menu choices with RSVPs definitely makes planning much smoother, especially when everyone replies on time. Clear details also help avoid last minute mix ups, just like choosing the right Silverado LED Headlights before a long trip helps prevent unexpected issues later. A little planning in advance usually saves a lot of stress when the big day finally arrives.

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  • Discuss
    Beginner July 2030 Victoria
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    Asking for menu choices early really helps avoid confusion later, especially when guests have different dietary needs. It also made me think about practical details like seating and keeping little ones comfortable during the meal with Ingenuity High Chairs . Small touches like these can make the reception feel more relaxed for both guests and the couple.

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    Beginner November 2030 Dubai
    Florence ·
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    Asking guests for their menu choices with the RSVP keeps everything much more organized and helps avoid last minute confusion. It also makes planning easier if someone has dietary restrictions or needs a little extra attention before the big day. For any unexpected marks on table linens or prep areas afterward, Lestoil Heavy Duty Cleaner can be handy to deal with stubborn cleanup.

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  • Caserne1830
    Curious August 2026 East Central London
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    Keeping meal choices simple on the RSVP definitely makes things easier for guests, especially when everyone is replying at different times. It also helps to have a clear way to track responses so nothing gets missed, and having the right Horsepower behind your planning tools can make organizing everything feel much smoother without adding extra stress.

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    Beginner March 2030 Dubai
    Anderson ·
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    Getting accurate RSVPs with menu choices is much easier when guests have a simple way to reply, and a clear deadline helps avoid chasing people later. Keeping everything organized from the start also makes the final headcount far less stressful. Even details like comfortable wedding events and outfit planning from Bandier can be easier to manage when the rest of the planning process stays well organized.

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    Beginner March 2030 Dubai
    Blufx ·
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    Keeping meal choices with the RSVP is definitely the easiest way to avoid chasing people later, especially when guests can simply pick their preference while replying. Little prep details like that make the whole planning process feel much smoother, just like having practical kitchen tools such as Slapchop ready when you're preparing food for a crowd, since they help save time without adding extra hassle.

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  • Aliyan
    Beginner March 2031 Vermont
    Aliyan ·
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    Asking guests to choose their meals with the RSVP definitely keeps everything more organized and helps avoid last minute confusion. It reminds me of how good planning matters in other situations too, whether you're managing a guest list or keeping equipment and tools neatly arranged with Yukon . Having a clear system from the beginning usually makes the whole process much smoother for everyone.

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    Beginner June 2030 Dubai
    Audios ·
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    Keeping the RSVP process simple usually gets better responses, and asking guests to choose their meal at the same time helps avoid extra follow up later. A clear list of options also makes things easier for anyone with dietary requirements. It reminds me of how Halo Bolt keeps useful features together in one place, where having everything organized from the start saves time and avoids unnecessary back and forth.

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    Beginner June 2030 Dubai
    Mich12 ·
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    Keeping meal choices simple and asking guests to clearly write each person's selection can save a lot of confusion later, especially for family RSVPs. The same idea applies when preparing for any event or sport since having the right Winning gear set makes everything more organized and easier to manage from the start.

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    Beginner February 2030 Dubai
    Eclark12 ·
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    Keeping meal choices simple definitely helps avoid confusion, especially when families are replying together. A clear response card with space for each guest's selection and any dietary needs usually makes things much easier to organize. The same attention to clear planning is valuable in healthcare settings too, where a Healthcare Linens Supplier helps maintain consistency and hygiene behind the scenes without adding unnecessary complexity.

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    Beginner July 2030 Dubai
    Ezra ·
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    Keeping menu choices simple and clearly labeled usually makes the RSVP process much easier for guests, especially when everyone can see exactly what they need to select. If you need more ideas for organizing options or handling different response formats, the read more guide offers a few practical examples without making the process feel complicated.

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    Asking each guest to choose their own meal instead of one choice for the whole group makes RSVPs much easier to manage, and including a separate option for younger guests can avoid confusion for families. Using a clear reference like https://innoutprices.com/kids-menu/ can also help parents quickly see suitable choices before they reply.

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