guests who don't reply still showing up at wedding reception
What if someone shows up at the reception if they did not respond to the invitation? I understand you should call anyone who hasn't responded within 7 days of the response date. If you don't get in touch with this person and they still show up, what should you do?
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Re: [fdholmes] guests who don't reply still showing up at wedding reception
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Dear Just Shows Up,
Unfortunately this happens all of the time. You would just have to treat this person as a guest.
Re: [Et.byRebecca] guests who don't reply still showing up at wedding reception
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Ok, what if you've already added someone in that person's space and all the seats are occupied at the reception?
Also, what's the proper way to handle an unvited guest?
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So, you will be having assigned seating. This is more problematic, but it is always best to plan for some who haven't RSVPd and just show up. Not many do this. You could have one table of six to eight seats for the people who show up. More than likely you will have a number who have replied positively who do not attend. So, you will have those seats also. Happens all of the time.
For party crashers, your ushers should be ready to escort them out. If you have the means, you could even hire someone for security. Couples often do this if they are having their reception in a hotel or somewhere where people can just mosey in.
If these people were invited by your guests (not you), this is where your extra seats come in handy. Either the guest sits at that table with their guest, or the extra person sits alone.
Re: [Et.byRebecca] guests who don't reply still showing up at wedding reception
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Thank you for the advice.
One more thing; isn't it rude for a guest to bring someone uninvited without getting permission from the hosts? If they do, don't we have the right to refuse their guest? I know that may cause problems but I think people need to be respectful and not make the event about them.
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Rebecca's idea about seating these uninvited guests at another table, separate of the guest who brought them, will certainly send a message. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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