The mini stamped envelope with a pre-filled return address is the key to couples in the midst of the wedding planning process nailing down their number of attendees, confirming an accurate headcount to pass along to their caterer, and making sure that their guest count aligns with their original plans and, yes, that could mean expanding the list if more guests kindly reply no than expected!
So, before your next wedding invitation arrives in the mail, here's the RSVP etiquette you need to keep in mind to stay on the good side of the couple and avoid that awkward, "Hey, did you get our invitation?
As soon as you have the wedding invitation in hand, check your calendar and finalize your plans. Then, send back the reply card the minute you can get to a mailbox. Too often, RSVP cards are tossed to the wayside and forgotten, and the couple ends up tracking down a number of guests last minute with texts and calls asking if they plan on joining them on the big day. Don't wait until the very last day on the RSVP card to send it back.
The sooner the couple gets it, the sooner they can begin finalizing plans and, trust us, every couple wants to get to finalizing plans with more than enough time to spare! For a standard 3x5 piece of paper, RSVP cards pack a lot of punch and must-have information for the wedding planning process. But, not all of it is necessarily spelled out.
Here's how to fill out a wedding RSVP card so that you hit all of the high notes a couple will need as they finalize the plans for their big day.
Kara Ghassabeh , a wedding coach and etiquette expert, says "When filling out the RSVP card, don't forget to include your name. You would be surprised how many people forget that part!
Weddings are often formal events and, with that formality, comes properly addressing people by their full name on place cards and escort cards. If the name that is on your wedding invitation isn't accurate, the reply card is your time to provide your preferred full name. Mary Guido, founder and owner of Mary Guido Atelier , a luxury wedding planning studio based in Washington, DC, advises "Carefully fill out the response card with your most beautiful handwriting.
If the line is blank, write out your full, preferred name, including honorific, as well as your guest's name. A close second in importance to including your name, an RSVP card, above all else, indicates whether the happy couple will see you on their wedding day. This is where you check that yes, you will attend, or, no, you kindly decline with regrets. If you were given a plus one, then now's the moment to make a decision.
Indicate the number of people in your party—presumably one or two—and write in the full name of your guest. Couples need this information to correctly fill out seating charts and place cards, so they do need the name of your plus one by the RSVP date. And, in case you were wondering, no, the reply card isn't your time to decide you should be given a plus one just because you had a great date last week!
Often, you'll have two or three choices ranging from chicken to beef to fish, and you'll choose one. Simply check the one that you would prefer. In addition to providing you food choices, reply cards can serve another dining-related function. If you have dietary restrictions that limit what you can eat and require you to be aware of the ingredients within dishes, use the RSVP card as an opportunity to share that with the couple so they can share it with the caterer. Guido says, "Whether you're a gluten-free vegan or don't do dairy, be sure to include any special dietary restrictions.
No couple wants to find out that one of their friends or family went hungry at their wedding, so they're likely open to accommodating you! They just need to know—and let their caterer know—well ahead of time. Ghassabeh says, "An RSVP card is a great opportunity to write a little note of excitement, it's a nice way to remind the couple that all of their hard work in planning is appreciated and well received.
Reply cards can be a delight to open when each one comes with a few kind words and not just a, "Yes, I'll have the fish. If this happens and you do plan on attending, don't just send the card back in and hope for the best. Send it back in, yes, but also pick up the phone to call the couple personally. Couples are often working with tight guest lists and, if they assumed you couldn't be there, they may have moved on to inviting other wedding guests.
They will likely understand and will be thrilled you're joining them on their wedding day, but the proper etiquette is to connect with them and confirm. In the same vein, one last tip. If you're close with a couple and must send your regrets for their wedding, reach out personally to let them know, in addition to sending in the card. This is such a creative way to build your wedding dance playlist.
Kindly reply by June 15th using the following website: www. We hope you found this advice helpful! Give us a shout if you need any help as you customize your own wedding invitation suite! Discounts on already affordable wedding invitations? Yes, please! We want to make sure your wedding invitations are as inexpensive as possible. That's why Ann's Bridal Bargains coupons and promo codes are available every day. The matching envelope looks gorgeous with the letterpress printed return address.
This also makes it simple for your guests to pop the response card into the post box for return postage. We also recommend including a stamp on your response envelope ready to post. The second option is a Postcard-style response card which does not require an envelope for postage. The card is printed with your Return address usually on the right of the design so that it can be return posted to you without requiring an envelope.
We offer 2 sizes of Postcard - Small and Medium - with the larger Medium size allowing more space for response areas and design elements. We recommend including a stamp on your postcard to make it easy for your guests to post. If you need more inspiration and ideas for response card wording or design, we recommend browsing our Collection of letterpress invitation designs.
All of our suites include a Response card Small with matching envelope and an example Response card is included in our free Sample Pack. We appreciate the amount of work and planning that goes into a wedding, invitations and stationery being only one of these.
If you have any questions regarding organising your stationery, feel free to contact us.
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