RSVP Separate Name Fields for Event Tickets

A WordPress plugin that adds separate first name and last name fields to Event Tickets RSVP forms, providing better data organization and display in the admin dashboard.

🎥 Demo

Watch the plugin in action: RSVP Separate Name Fields Demo

✨ Features

• Separate Name Fields: Adds a dedicated "Last Name" field to RSVP forms
• Smart Data Storage: Saves first and last names separately in the database
• Full Name Display: Shows complete names in the admin dashboard
• Modal Integration: Preserves clickable attendee details with full names
• Form Validation: Ensures both first and last names are required
• User-Friendly: Pre-fills last name for logged-in users
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly with Event Tickets styling

🚀 Installation

Method 1: Direct Upload

1. Download the plugin files
2. Upload the et-rsvp-separate-name-fields folder to /wp-content/plugins/
3. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Create a folder named et-rsvp-separate-name-fields in /wp-content/plugins/
2. Copy the plugin files into this folder
3. Activate the plugin in WordPress admin

📋 Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• Event Tickets 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher

🎯 How It Works

Frontend Experience

• RSVP Forms: Users see both "Name" (first name) and "Last Name" fields
• Auto-fill: Logged-in users have their last name pre-filled
• Validation: Both fields are required before form submission
• Responsive: Fields adapt to Event Tickets styling

Backend Management

• Separate Storage: First and last names stored as individual meta fields
• Admin Display: "Attendee Information" column shows full names
• Modal Details: Clickable attendee buttons display complete names
• Data Integrity: Maintains backward compatibility with existing data

🔧 Technical Details

Database Structure

The plugin creates the following meta fields for each attendee:

• _tribe_rsvp_first_name: Stores the first name
• _tribe_rsvp_last_name: Stores the last name
• _tribe_rsvp_full_name: Stores the combined full name (for compatibility)

Hook Integration

• Template Hooks: Uses Event Tickets template system
• JavaScript Injection: Dynamically adds fields to RSVP forms
• Data Processing: Captures form data during RSVP submission
• Admin Filters: Modifies admin display for better UX

🎨 Customization

Styling

The plugin uses Event Tickets CSS classes for consistent styling:

.tribe-tickets__rsvp-form-field-last-name {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

Field Labels

You can customize field labels by filtering the text domain:

add_filter('gettext', function($translation, $text, $domain) {
    if ($domain === 'event-tickets' && $text === 'Last Name') {
        return 'Surname'; // Custom label
    }
    return $translation;
}, 10, 3);

🔍 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: The Last Name field doesn't appear A: Ensure Event Tickets is active and you're viewing an event with RSVP enabled.

Q: Names aren't saving properly A: Check that the form is submitting correctly and both fields are filled.

Q: Admin display shows only first names A: Clear any caching plugins and refresh the admin page.

Debug Mode

Enable WordPress debug mode to see plugin activity:

// In wp-config.php
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);

📊 Data Migration

Existing Attendees

The plugin automatically handles existing attendees:

• Uses existing name data as first name
• Last name field will be empty for existing records
• Admin display gracefully handles missing last names

Export/Import

When exporting attendee data:

• First and last names are available as separate columns
• Full name is also included for compatibility
• Import functionality preserves separate fields

🤝 Support

Getting Help

• Check the demo video for visual guidance
• Review the troubleshooting section above
• Ensure all requirements are met

Compatibility

• Event Tickets: 5.0+
• The Events Calendar: 6.0+
• WordPress: 5.0+
• PHP: 7.4+

📝 Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Separate first and last name fields
• Admin dashboard integration
• Form validation
• JavaScript field injection
• Modal display enhancement

🔒 Security

• All user input is sanitized
• Uses WordPress nonces for form security
• Follows WordPress coding standards
• No external API calls or data collection

📄 License

This plugin is released under the GPL v2 or later license.

🙏 Credits

• Built for Event Tickets by The Events Calendar
• Uses Event Tickets template system
• Compatible with The Events Calendar ecosystem

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Made with ❤️ for the Event Tickets community

For questions or support, please refer to the demo video and troubleshooting guide above.