RSVP Response Rate Calculator
Estimate expected wedding or event attendance based on invitations sent, RSVPs received, and deadline proximity.
Expected Attendance
RSVP response rate helps you estimate final attendance numbers for event planning.
Response Rate = (RSVPs Received / Total Invited) × 100
Estimated Attendance = Confirmed Yes + (Non-Responders × Expected Yes Rate)
Typical wedding RSVP patterns:
- Local guests: 80–85% attendance rate
- Out-of-town guests: 55–65% attendance rate
- Overall average: 70–80% of invited guests attend
Non-responder behavior:
- About 60–70% of non-responders will attend
- The rest forgot, are undecided, or assumed you knew they were coming
Timeline tips:
- Send invites 6–8 weeks before the event
- RSVP deadline: 3–4 weeks before the event
- Follow up with non-responders 1 week after deadline
Planning buffer: Order 5% extra meals for unexpected plus-ones and last-minute changes.