Planning a wedding is exciting—but let’s be honest, managing RSVPs can become chaotic fast. Between texts, DMs, emails, and misplaced paper cards, it’s all too easy to lose track.
That’s why so many couples are turning to online RSVP forms.
If you’re looking for a quick, free, and DIY-friendly solution, Google Forms can absolutely do the job. But if you want a smoother, more polished experience—with guest list restrictions, automatic confirmations, and a design that looks like it belongs on your wedding website—you might prefer Creativite - Online RSVP and Guest Tracking.
Wait—What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Google Forms | Creativite RSVP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Low one-time fee |
| Design | Basic form styling | Elegant, wedding-ready RSVP layout |
| Guest control | Anyone with the link can RSVP | Choose between open RSVP or restricted guest list |
| Confirmation emails | Manual setup | Automated thank-you and reminder options |
| Dashboard | Google Sheets | Clean RSVP dashboard with sorting & filtering |
| Ideal for | DIY couples with time | Couples who want easy, professional, and controlled RSVPs |
In short:
If you want a fully customized RSVP that integrates with your wedding website, works beautifully on mobile, and makes guest management easy—Creativite RSVP is made for you. 💍
But if you’re on a tight budget or love a good DIY project, you can absolutely make it work with Google Forms. Keep reading for the full step-by-step tutorial below!
How to Set Up a Wedding RSVP with Google Forms
If you’ve decided to go the DIY route with Google Forms, here’s exactly how to build a fully functional RSVP form—from the questions to the design and even linking it to your Canva wedding website.
Let’s get started.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, gather a few essentials:
- A free Google account
- 10–15 minutes of your time
- A banner image for your form header (recommended size: 1600×400 px or wider)
💡 Pro tip: If you’re using our Canva wedding website template, we’ve already designed a matching RSVP banner for you—just personalize it with your names and date.
Step 1 — Create Your Blank Form
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Go to forms.google.com.
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Click Blank form to start fresh.
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At the top, rename it to something like:
“[Your Names] — Wedding RSVP” -
In the description box, write:
“Please let us know if you’ll be able to make it. Kindly RSVP by [date].”
This sets the tone and ensures guests know what’s expected.
Step 2 — Add Your RSVP Questions
Now let’s build your RSVP form. Below are suggested questions to include. You can copy them exactly or tweak for your needs.
Q1: Your Name (Person Completing This RSVP) *
- Type: Short answer
- Toggle Required ON
Q2: Email Address *
- Type: Short answer
- Toggle Required ON
- Click the ⋮ (three dots) → Response validation
- Choose Text • Email address
- Add custom error text: “Please enter a valid email.”
This ensures every RSVP includes a valid email address for follow-up.
Q3: Will You Be Joining Us? *
- Type: Multiple choice
- Options:
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Accepts with joy
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Declines with regret
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Q4: How Many Guests Are Attending in Total (Including Yourself)?
- Type: Short answer
- Add Response validation: Number • Greater than or equal to • 0
- Error text: “Use a number.”
Q5: Please List the Full Names of Everyone Attending in Your Party *
- Type: Paragraph
- Toggle Required ON
Q6: Please List Any Dietary Requirements (Per Person if Needed)
- Type: Paragraph
- Q7: Leave a Message for the Couple
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Type: Paragraph
💡 Pro tip: You can add fun custom questions like “What song will get you on the dance floor?” to personalize the form.
Step 3 — Brand Your Form (Banner, Colors, Fonts)
One of the biggest drawbacks of a plain Google Form is its generic look. Thankfully, branding your form makes it feel personal and stylish.
- Edit the Canva RSVP banner included in your template with your names and wedding date.
- Download it as a JPEG (1600×400 px or wider).
- In Google Forms, click the Theme (paint palette) icon.
- Upload your Canva banner image under Header.
- Pick one of Google’s suggested palettes or manually set your theme color.
Ideas for wedding-appropriate colors:
- Gold:
#C5AD63 - Blush pink:
#F7D6E0 - Sage green:
#C9D6C5 - Ivory:
#FCF9F8
For fonts, choose Formal (serif, elegant) or Basic (clean, modern).
Step 4 — Adjust Important Settings
This is where you make your form guest-friendly and functional.
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Click Settings (gear icon) → Responses:
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Collect email addresses → ON
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Response receipts → Always
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Limit to 1 response → OFF (important so non-Google users can RSVP)
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Allow response editing → Optional
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Click Presentation → Confirmation message:
Add:
“Thank you! Your RSVP has been received. You’ll get a copy by email.” -
Click Save.
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Turn on email notifications:
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Go to Responses tab
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Click the ⋮ (top-right)
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Select Get email notifications for new responses
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Now you’ll never miss a reply!
Step 5 — Log RSVPs in Google Sheets
For couples who want an organized guest list, this step is a lifesaver.
- Go to the Responses tab.
- Click the green Sheets icon.
- Choose “Create a new spreadsheet.”
Now every RSVP is automatically saved in a Google Sheet. You can sort, filter, or even share this sheet with your wedding planner.
Step 6 — Link the Form to Your Canva Wedding Website
Here’s where everything comes together.
- In your form, click Send → Link icon → Copy (check Shorten URL if you like).
- Open your Canva wedding website template.
- Select your RSVP button.
- Click the link (chain) icon and paste the Form URL.
- Publish your site and test the button.
Now guests can visit your beautiful wedding website and RSVP instantly.
Step 7 — Test Like a Guest
Before sending it out, always test your form:
- Submit a “Yes” RSVP and a “No” RSVP.
- Check the guest confirmation emails.
- Confirm you received notifications.
- Open your Google Sheet to make sure the responses logged correctly.
Testing ensures everything runs smoothly on the big day.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Guest can’t open the form? → Make sure Limit to 1 response is OFF.
- Didn’t receive notifications? → Double-check “Get email notifications for new responses” is enabled.
- Banner crops oddly? → Use a wider image and keep text centered.
You’re Done!
Congratulations—you’ve just created a fully functional, customized Google Forms wedding RSVP and linked it to your Canva wedding website. Now, instead of chasing guests for answers, you can sit back and watch the RSVPs roll into your spreadsheet.
By combining the simplicity of a wedding RSVP Google Form with the elegance of a Canva wedding website, you get the best of both worlds: professional design and easy guest management.
Final Thoughts
If you’re planning your big day, there’s no need to spend hundreds on fancy RSVP software when you can achieve the same (or better!) results with free tools. Google Forms for wedding RSVP is reliable, customizable, and stress-free—and when paired with a Canva wedding website template, it creates a seamless experience for you and your guests.
