What's in this template
The core RSVP with two responses. Add guest count and dietary questions before sharing — graduation parties usually mean plus-ones.
Why graduation RSVPs get messy
The guest list spans generations
Grandparents, parents' friends, and classmates all need to reply through the same channel. A link is the only thing that works for all three.
Plus-ones inflate the number
Ask for guest count explicitly. 'Yes' from a family of five is quite different from 'yes' from one person, and caterers need the real figure.
Replies scatter across platforms
Some reply by text, some in a group chat, some in person at church. One link collects everything in one place.
You need a firm number by a date
Set a closing date on the poll and you get one, rather than chasing stragglers the day before.
Set it up in three steps
Add guest count and dietary questions
Attendance alone isn't enough when plus-ones are likely.
Share one link everywhere
Text, email, group chat, or a QR code on a printed invitation.
Set a closing date
Give yourself a week between the deadline and the event to finalise catering.