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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]

Evite or there are others. Ive had lots of people rsvp yes to the text!

Imo if someone RSVPs yes and they don’t come, they forgot, and I really think sending an ICS invite helps with that. For me if it’s not on my calendar, it doesn’t exist. If I RSVPed yes but then got distracted before I copied all the details to my calendar, there’s a good chance I’ll forget. Just save them a step.

Not saying it excuses anybody but you might as well make it as easy as possible. 
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