Ok I got a strange and kinda pushy rsvp back in the mail today. It's a friend of mine and his partner. They rsvp'd yes but said they need vegetarian meals. Now I have been a vegetarian for about 20 years and have never rsvp'd to a wedding like that....and never would.
Is this a new thing that people do now? I don't have a veggie choice as an option for dinner because there aren't that many guests who need one. I just told the place that I will need one and possibly some other people. I really don't know what to make of this. Do I need to respond to the rsvp?
jcslady
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Ok I got a strange and kinda pushy rsvp back in the mail today. It's a friend of mine and his partner. They rsvp'd yes but said they need vegetarian meals. Now I have been a vegetarian for about 20 years and have never rsvp'd to a wedding like that....and never would.
Is this a new thing that people do now? I don't have a veggie choice as an option for dinner because there aren't that many guests who need one. I just told the place that I will need one and possibly some other people. I really don't know what to make of this. Do I need to respond to the rsvp?
that is a bit forward! i would not respond just have the RH have a few more on hand. but that is strange!
lizzie217
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Hmmm..I honestly do not know if that is a typical response.....maybe he wasnt trying to be rude but was telling you so you would know to tell caterer.....
tstaa1vw
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I don't think it sounds pushy...Maybe they thought they were making your job a little easier by letting you know
Kittyg19
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I don't think you need to respond. I would just check with your RH to make sure they will have something on hand for them. My place required me to have a veggie choice. I asked if I could just find out who would want that but he said no he has to have it on hand anyway. At least you have a heads up or the place does.
MikeandJess
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I think I might appreciate a response like that. Some halls have vegetarian meals ready, some halls require to be told in advance. I'd rather someone let me know on their RSVP, I think that was smart! They may have had a poor experience in the past?
FutureMrsCarrieri
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You definitely needed to know that an alternative has to be made available for them.
my sister and my fbil are vegetarians and I was really worried about what they would eat. There's always pasta and salads but their plates cost the same as the person that's having Chilean Sea Bass and i think they should be offered something more memorable than that. I was assured that the chef can pretty much whip up whatever they'd like.
My sister was like, 'whatever you want to do is fine' but I know that fbil is pickier.
Mici n KC
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Posted by tstaa1vw
I don't think it sounds pushy...Maybe they thought they were making your job a little easier by letting you know
Yeah, it's better they say something now rather then at the wedding.
Madorie
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Don't be mad. You're better off knowing now so you can tell your caterer. It's not a big deal. It can be hard for vegetarians to eat out. But I'm sure your caterer will be prepared for that.
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The hall should be able to make veg plates without it being a choose, mine is, we have several veg. I think it was good to let you know in advance. Veg that don't eat fish could end up starving.
