how soon before a wedding should people rsvp
For others, it may be the date that the caterer needs final numbers. You then want the RSVP date to be a week or two before that drop dead date. Send out the invitations 8-9 weeks before the wedding date with the RSVP date 2-3 weeks prior. 2d Bride is absolutely correct. You have to have the final numbers for the catering the week before. Ours is 1 week before the final count is due (which is 3 weeks before the wedding). I sent them out the beginning of June so they have about 7 weeks to reply.