Use Cases
How to Build an RSVP Form in WordPress
An RSVP form confirms who is coming in seconds — attendance, guest count and meal or session preferences without reply-all email chains. Auto Form Builder collects responses for free, notifies the host on every submission, and keeps a clean guest list you can export for seating or catering. This guide shows how to structure a WordPress RSVP that guests actually complete on mobile.
What makes a good RSVP form
- Ask attending yes/no with Radio buttons first so non-attendees skip guest count and meal questions automatically via conditional logic.
- Capture guest count with a Number field when someone is attending — set a sensible max if venue capacity matters.
- Show meal preferences, dietary notes or session choices only when attendance is confirmed, keeping the decline path to one click.
- Notify the host or planner instantly on each RSVP so headcount updates in real time instead of at the end of the week.
- Maintain a clean, exportable guest list in the submissions dashboard — filter attending only and export CSV for vendors or check-in.
Recommended fields
- Name Field — Name identifies who responded so you can match plus-ones and seating charts — use structured fields if place cards need first and last separately.
- Email Field — Email confirms the RSVP and sends event updates — require it so you can reach guests if plans change.
- Radio Button Field — Yes/no attendance radios are the clearest pattern for RSVPs — pair with conditional logic to branch attending guests to detail fields.
- Number Field — Guest count captures plus-ones in one field — validate min and max so totals stay within your venue limit.
Helpful features
- Conditional Logic — Hide meal and parking questions when someone declines — show them only for confirmed guests so the form feels respectful of their time.
- Form Submission Management — Search, filter and export RSVPs from one dashboard — tag dietary requirements or export attending guests for your caterer.
- Popup Forms — Display the RSVP as a modal or exit-intent popup on event landing pages so guests respond without hunting for a buried link.
How to build a RSVP form
- Install Auto Form Builder free from WordPress.org.
- Create a new form — drag on the fields above, or describe it and let AI build it.
- Add the helpful features (logic, spam protection, notifications).
- Style it to match your brand — no CSS.
- Copy the shortcode or embed code and paste it on any page.
FAQ
Can I ask meal preferences?
Yes — show meal options conditionally when someone confirms they are attending.
Can I show it as a popup?
Yes — built-in popup forms support modal, slide-in and exit-intent triggers.
Related form types
An RSVP form takes the guesswork out of planning. Auto Form Builder collects attendance and preferences for free, notifies you instantly, and keeps a tidy guest list you can export any time.