New "Strict Mode" for RSVP's
Problem: Your event is a strictly private affair and you don't want anyone attending who wasn't specifically sent an invitation. How do you keep your event "By Invitation Only"?
Solution: Try out the new "Strict Mode" feature for RSVP's on SendAnInvite!
This new feature will restrict exactly who can RSVP to your event. After creating your invitation, first decide if you'll allow your recipients to bring any guests, and how many per recipient. For the sake of example, let's say you'll allow each recipient to bring one guest. In the Invitation Settings, visit the RSVP Settings section and set the "Limit number of guests per RSVP" to 2. (recipient + 1 guest).
The next step would be to make sure only the people you want at your event are entered into your SendAnInvite Address Book.
Next, contact us at accounts@sendaninvite.com and request us to turn on the RSVP "Strict Mode" for your invitation. Since this is a very limiting feature, it must be requested and cannot be turned on or off by account holders. Be sure to tell us which invitation you want this feature enabled for. It usually only takes a few minutes for us to do this for you, but if you email us, say... in the middle of the night, it may take a few hours. Please plan accordingly.
When you've mailed out your invitations and "Recipient Roy" goes to RSVP for the event, the system will check your address book for "Roy's" email address. If he's listed, the RSVP is accepted. If "Roy" isn't found in your address book, the RSVP is rejected and he's shown the following message...
"We're sorry, this event is by invitation only and has a restricted guest list. The email address you used for your RSVP could not be found. If you believe you have received this message in error, please contact your event host as shown on the invitation you received."
Keep in mind, if a recipient is bringing a guest, only the recipient's email address is checked against the address book. This would allow for a recipient to bring their spouse or "significant other" even if you don't know both email addresses.
If you need more information regarding the RSVP "Strict Mode" feature, or if you're ready to keep your private events private, drop us an email and we'll be here to assist you!
Summer's Coming! Start those plans NOW!
In a few short months everyone will be in full Summer Event swing! Now's the time to start making those plans for your outdoor parties and events!
We've seen everything from a Mock Beatles' Reunion to Survivor/Fear Factor parties! Some companies like to plan these type of events just for employee moral, but most are individually created.
Part of the duties of having a Theme party/event is to make sure it all fits...from the invitations, to the food, to the music, and even the decorations! There's a lot of research and planning involved.
If you want to have a Theme party/event and find you need a little help or a few suggestions, let us know! Drop us an email at accounts@sendaninvite.com and tell us your theme idea, whether the event will be indoors or out, and the approximate number of attendees you think you may have. We'll do some of the research for you and email you back with our findings!
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