Berkshire Ridge Wedding Venue in the St. Louis Area Weighs in on the Importance of RSVPing to Weddings
Berkshire Ridge is a wedding venue located just south of St. Louis, Missouri. We are so blessed to witness love stories unfold here at Berkshire Ridge. We have seen emotional vows, epic dance moves, Grandpa faint on the sidewalk, mini donkeys photo ops, cattle in full attention watching the kissing couple and we unfortunately have seen guest who RSVPed be no shows or vice versa -showing up unexpected.
Berkshire Ridge Wedding Venue south of St. Louis has a ceremony option on the grassy ridge.
HERE ARE 5 HEARTFELT (and helpful) REASONS WHY SENDING YOUR RSVP
- whether you’re joining the celebration or cheering from afar -
MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO THE COUPLE!
FOOD
Every guest counts! Every couple (or loved one) has paid for your dinner - they love you! An incorrect headcount can lead to wasted money or not enough food! Boo to both!
The Couples’ BUDGET
Weddings are carefully budgeted. Please RSVP to help the couple avoid unnecessary expenses or unexpected overages. If you say you will be there don’t be a ghost guest! And vice versa, don’t show up unannounced!
SEATING CHARTS
Behind every beautifully decorated reception table is a couple and probably a stress-out planner who spent hours figuring out where everyone should sit. They are considering who vibes with who… and who does not! When guest are no shows it leaves awkward gaps, uneaten meal and wasted money on party favors, etc. On the flip side, it may cause for a stressful time at the beginning of the reception with people scrambling for chairs, sharing a seat or looking for a back up table.
VENDORS NEED A HEADCOUNT
From the caterer to the bartender and all in between - the vendors rely heavily on the guest count to deliver their services accurately!
IT’S POLITE AND THE RIGHT THING TO DO
An RSVP is a simple way to say I see you, I love you and I respect all your planning efforts. It is one of the easiest things you can do for the couple and this special day. A tip… as soon as you get your wedding invitation - fill out the RSVP and send it to the couple with whatever format they have chosen. If for some reason your plans change - even if it is a day before the event - reach out and let them know your changes. So many couples say they are waiting on RSVP from people… DON’T BE THOSE PEOPLE! They have put so much thought into this day and who they want to celebrate with… YOU MADE THE LIST THEY LOVE YOU! Now go do your part - go RSVP now if you have one in the waiting!! (on the frig, in a pile, in your car visor…)
From Our Venue to Your Love Story - Kim
Berkshire Ridge is a locally owned and operated business just south of St. Louis, Missouri. We sincerely hope to encourage our couples to learn more about the value and importance of choosing a locally owned business when it is time to book your wedding venue and vendors. Locally owned venues will offer a high level of hospitality, attentive communication and a desire to ensure your wedding exceeds expectations. We are thrilled to support wedding venue owners from around the country with a shout out in our blog!
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