Wedding Planning Certification Practice Test

What is an effective way to gather dietary restrictions from guests?

1. Send out a pre-event questionnaire

2. Discuss it with guests face-to-face

3. Add a line to the RSVP card

4. Assume all guests will eat the same menu

The correct answer is: Add a line to the RSVP card

Gathering dietary restrictions from guests is crucial to ensuring their comfort and satisfaction during an event. Adding a line to the RSVP card is an effective method because it provides a straightforward and organized approach for guests to communicate their dietary needs. By including a specific line for dietary restrictions on the RSVP card, you make it easy for guests to indicate any allergies, vegetarian or vegan preferences, or other dietary concerns directly related to the event’s meals. This method also streamlines the planning process, allowing the wedding planner or couple to effectively account for these needs when coordinating with caterers and preparing the menu. It ensures that dietary preferences are captured in a formal manner that will be referenced later during the planning stages. While sending out a pre-event questionnaire is also a valid method, it can be more time-consuming for guests to fill out if they have to complete multiple communications. Discussing dietary restrictions face-to-face may not be practical, especially if there are many guests or if contact happens only at a distance. Assuming all guests will eat the same menu disregards individual needs and preferences, which may lead to significant discomfort or dissatisfaction among attendees.