Understanding the RSVP status lifecycle

Follow a request from pending to approved, declined, or expired.

Each RSVP request moves through clear statuses.

StatusMeaning
PendingWaiting for organizer decision
ApprovedSpot confirmed; free tickets issued or payment link sent
DeclinedOrganizer rejected the request; guest may re-apply if allowed
ExpiredPayment link expired (paid + approval flows)
CancelledGuest or organizer canceled before completion

Screenshot: Requests tabs: Pending, Approved, Declined

After decline or expiry

Guests can submit a new request from the event page unless the organizer blocked repeat requests.

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