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Mom of 4
My husband and I received an invitation to our daughter's (his biological, my step daughter) 9th birthday party from my husband's sister. She never even called us and asked if we were doing something or if we minded her hosting a party. His sister made arrangements to spend the day with our daughter during her bio mom's weekend as to secure the time with our daughter without us knowing. Is it appropriate and how would you reply?
Answer
No, that is inappropriate. She should have discussed this with you and your husband.
No, that is inappropriate. She should have discussed this with you and your husband.
How soon after invites are sent out should you start calling guests for their RSVP?
Karen
We sent out invitations for our son's first birthday party about 3 weeks ago. We haven't heard back yet from about 1/3 of the guests. The party is in a month. How much longer should I wait for a reply? When can I start calling those who haven't gotten back to us yet?
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You do not call for R.S.V.P.s. The purpose of sending an R.S.V.P. is to have your guests call you, not the other way around.
If you've heard no reply - oh, I'd say a week - before a child's birthday party, then you might call some of the guests with whom you are close and chat for a little while. Casually mention the party, and if they tell you they are coming...you'll know. If they don't mention it...you've done all you are etiquette-instructed to do.
I understand that this is probably a less-than-formal affair since it is for a small child, and the formal rules of etiquette can be bent a little. But still to call and ask for a response is not polite. You might consider emailing a "reminder" note to those guests from whom you've not heard. Not a reminder that they've not sent their R.S.V.P., but rather a reminder for the party. This is not a request for a response on attendance, simply an addition to the invitation. That would be entirely correct.
You do not call for R.S.V.P.s. The purpose of sending an R.S.V.P. is to have your guests call you, not the other way around.
If you've heard no reply - oh, I'd say a week - before a child's birthday party, then you might call some of the guests with whom you are close and chat for a little while. Casually mention the party, and if they tell you they are coming...you'll know. If they don't mention it...you've done all you are etiquette-instructed to do.
I understand that this is probably a less-than-formal affair since it is for a small child, and the formal rules of etiquette can be bent a little. But still to call and ask for a response is not polite. You might consider emailing a "reminder" note to those guests from whom you've not heard. Not a reminder that they've not sent their R.S.V.P., but rather a reminder for the party. This is not a request for a response on attendance, simply an addition to the invitation. That would be entirely correct.
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