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#5: Respond s'il vous plaît: Speaking a Little French and A Whole Lot of Wedding Etiquette

July 01, 2025 • Kameron • Season 1 • Episode 5

Weddings are magical, but chasing down RSVPs? Not so much. In this episode, we’re diving into the world of wedding invitations: how to get guests to actually respond (on time), who really gets a plus one, and what makes a wedding website actually useful. We’re also spilling a few invitation hacks and tips on creating stress-free seating charts.

Whether you're planning your big day or just love the drama of guest list etiquette, this 25-minute episode is packed with helpful info and a few laughs along the way. Hit play, and let’s make RSVPs less of a mystery!

00:00 intro

00:26 when to send invitations

2:19 venue requirements on final numbers

3:36 wedding websites and why you need them

5:39 QR code RSVP

6:36 what to put in your wedding website

9:03 RSVP etiquette

9:57 paper invitation layouts

12:27 wording on no kids/plus ones

12:54 invitation hacks

13:45 envelope hacks to avoid handwriting each one

14:56 how to save on stamps

16:12 do not lick your envelopes

17:32 RSVP yes but no showing

19:15 RSVP no then coming

20:46 not giving a gift as a guest

22:02 seating charts are a must

24:53 episode ending

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