diff --git a/config.example.yaml b/config.example.yaml
index 3c6c030..877b0a5 100644
--- a/config.example.yaml
+++ b/config.example.yaml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ site:
 wedding:
   date: "2026-11-07T16:00:00+02:00" # RFC3339, guest arrival time; drives countdown + photo upload gate
   ceremony_time: "16:00 for 16:30" # display text
-  rsvp_by: "2026-10-01T00:00:00+02:00" # RFC3339, RSVP deadline; drives the RSVP countdown
+  rsvp_by: "2026-10-01T08:00:00+02:00" # RFC3339, RSVP deadline; drives the RSVP countdown
   venue_name: "Rivier Plaas Wedding Venue"
   venue_address: "Langenhoven Street, Riversdale, Meyerton, 1961"
   rsvp_phone: "076 925 1718"