Overview
The RSVP (Répondez s’il vous plaît - French for “please respond”) page provides:- A clear call to action for guests to confirm attendance
- Embedded form for easy response without leaving the site
- Ability to track responses for specific events
- Help with headcount for catering and services
Basic Implementation
The confirm attendance page has a simple structure with an embedded iframe:Embedding Google Forms
Create Your Google Form
- Go to Google Forms (forms.google.com)
- Create a new form with fields like:
- Guest name(s)
- Email address
- Number of guests attending
- Which events they’ll attend
- Dietary restrictions
- Special requests or messages
Get the Embed Code
- In your Google Form, click the Send button
- Click the < > (embed) icon
- Copy the iframe code provided
Complete Example from Source
The example includes a link to an additional signup sheet for the Sangeeth performance, showing how you can cross-link related forms and pages.
Alternative Form Services
Typeform
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Microsoft Forms
Free with Microsoft account, good Office 365 integration
Formspree
Backend for HTML forms, no iframe needed
Form Field Recommendations
Essential Fields
Essential Fields
Every RSVP form should include:
- Full name(s): Include all guests in their party
- Email address: For confirmation and updates
- Will you attend?: Yes/No radio buttons
- Number of guests: Dropdown or number input
Event-Specific Fields
Event-Specific Fields
For multi-day weddings:
- Which events will you attend?: Checkboxes for each event
- Accommodation needed?: Yes/No for hotel block
- Transportation: Need pickup or have own vehicle
Catering Information
Catering Information
Important for meal planning:
- Dietary restrictions: Text field or checkboxes
- Food allergies: Free text field
- Meal preference: If offering options (vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
Optional Fields
Optional Fields
Nice to have but not required:
- Song requests: For DJ/music
- Special requests: General text field
- How did you meet the couple?: Fun categorization
- Message to the couple: Well wishes
Styling the Form Container
You can add custom styling around the embedded form:Deadline Reminders
Add a deadline to encourage timely responses:Linking from Homepage
Make the RSVP easily accessible from your homepage:Mobile Responsiveness
Thewidth="100%" attribute ensures forms adapt to mobile screens. Test on various devices:
Form Response Management
Google Forms automatically collects responses in a Google Sheet, making it easy to track RSVPs, export guest lists, and analyze responses for your planning.
Accessing Responses
- Open your Google Form
- Click the “Responses” tab
- Click the Google Sheets icon to create a spreadsheet
- Use the spreadsheet for vendor coordination and seating charts
