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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Three things that help a lot:

1) use software that tracks who has opened the invite. Text everyone who hasn't opened it. Spam filters and things get lost. You can also send automated reminders.

2) Include an ICS invite! I'm surprised by how few people do this. It's so helpful. Make a calendar invite and include the relevant details.

3) plan a party that's flexible. If you have a bigger space than you need, and if the headcount doesn't directly change the cost, it's way less stressful. So like, a rented room and trays of food. Of course you still need to estimate but you're not going to sweat the specific numbers. I know this isn't always possible with venues etc. [/quote]

By software, do you mean something like Evite that does it for you? Or do you mean you actually found and downloaded software to allow you to see if someone opened your email??

I've always texted or separately emailed the non openers. I've never, ever had a non opener then RSVP Yes. Either they saw the email and aren't interested, or... I don't know what else. But I've never had someone claim it went to spam or they forgot, then RSVP Yes. It's always, "Oh, I forgot, and Jake can't make it!"[/quote]

That’s interesting.  I haven’t always messaged all non openers, but when I have they almost always claim spam and then come.  I usually only message parents I have some rapport with, though.[/quote]

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