Your RSVP card can also be worded to reflect the sight you have in mind for your nuptial. If you're planning a formal or informal wedding.

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WHAT
,WHY
,HOW,ANDMORE?
Now, as you finalized your wedding invitation card, the next step is to decide on RSVP
cards on the wedding invitation. Wording on your invite card must comply with the basic
etiquettes to create a mesmerizing effect on the guests. No matter how impressive is your
invitation card, only an appropriate RSVP on wedding invitations can make it perfect!
From traditional to classic, whimsical or creative, whatever you choose, it must be simple
and able to convey notable information.
Although there are no strict etiquettes for wedding invitation RSVP, a specific pattern is
come after in most of the wedding invites to make them concise and clear. Here is a brief
guide on what to include in your wedding invitation to make them meaningful:

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WHAT IS RSVP IN THE INVITATION CARD?
Repondez, s’ilvousplait
is what RSVP stands
for! It means, Responds
if you please. It is the
request made by the
host to their guests to
confirm their presence
on the D-day. The
wedding cost and to
make arrangements for
all the guests coming in.

3. HOWDORSVPCARDWORK?
The obligation to reply to your wedding invitation lies with your guests. You can only make
necessary arrangements when you will be sure about the number of guests coming to your
wedding. Say, if you arranged for 100 guests, but just 60-70 of them turned up, it will lead to
wastage of 30% – 40% of total preparations. A wedding is a cost-intensive affair, and one
should avoid such situations.
WHATTOINCLUDEINRSVP?
There might be some guests who wonder, What is the meaning of RSVP? They are likely to
skip when reading. RSVP by July 13th. Hence you can substitute it with the following words:
Request you to respond by July 13th.
Kindly reply latest by July 13th.
Highlight the date of reply to realize guests that the timeline is main. After all, you need time
to make the necessary arrangements. You can use either of the following ways to include
RSVP:
Informal Invitation – Kindly respond by July 13th
Formal Invitation – It is requested to reply by July 13th

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HOWTOINCLUDERSVPTOYOURWEDDINGINVITE?
The traditional RSVP always calls for a formal wedding invite on a postcard being a modern
Bride/Groom you can use online RSVP, provided your guests are tech-savvy too! A wedding website
is trending nowadays for its convenience and cost. However, it is widely used for informal wedding
invites while formal invites must be sent through elite wedding invitation cards.
Alternatively, you can use email address, telephone, or text/audio messages for the informal
invitation to your wedding. Receiving online RSVPs via online forms or emails can be fun too. But
make sure that for the guests who are not versed with online platforms, appropriate arrangements
must be done to send wedding invites via offline mode.
If you are using the online mode of wedding invite, the RSVP goes as follows;
RSVP at the wedding website www.abdc.com or to the groom’s mother at 123-456. Please respond
by July 13th.
Make sure to include this note at the bottom of your wedding invite.
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KEEPTHERSVPCARDINTERESTING
The way your wedding invitation outshines, your RSVP card must be captivating. It should be a
beautifully decorated card with an element of fun to motivate your guests to respond. However, make
sure to follow the right wording etiquettes without making it confusing. Try to keep it short and
crisp.
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ASKTHEMCASUALLYTORESPOND
There is no harm in requesting your guests to respond to RSVP. You can mention like this:
We are excited to see you at the wedding. Eagerly waiting for RSVP card back
At times, close friends and relatives believe that they do not require to respond as you know that they
can not miss this important event of your life. Mentioning this helps in encouraging them to respond
as well.

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DONOTAFRAIDOFSENDINGANRSVPREMINDER
Although you can expect most of your guests to respond to your RSVP cards, there might be a few
who might forget or skip. There is no shame in sending a reminder on the mentioned RSVP
deadline to re-confirm. They might appreciate your effort and reply to you soon.
Also, those who initially avoiding to be a part of your celebration may feel obliged to make it to
your wedding. Is not it amazing?
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GIVEAPPROPRIATETIME–THERIGHTTIMETORSVP
Expecting the RSVP card response within 2 – 3 days is not recommended. Send your wedding
invitation at least 15-20 days ago with the timeline for an RSVP return card for at least seven
days. Everyone has a specific schedule, and making last-minute alterations to their prior
commitments is arduous. A wedding invite received 15-20 days before the D-day gives them ample
time to make necessary arrangements.
Similarly, just two days to respond to your RSVP cards can be difficult for your guests.

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TOCANCELORCHANGEANRSVP
If you have an emergency like an accident or something, then cancelling an RSVP will be a wiser
choice.
You need to understand that host of a wedding has already made all the plans assuming that you
will be coming to the wedding.
If you decline the RSVP at the right time, it will help the host to get the time to reconsider all the
factors to reschedule finance and other opportunities.
In another scenario, if you have declined the RSVP but discovered that you somehow manage to
attend the wedding, then connect with the host and see if the occupancy is available.
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ISITCONSIDERABLETONOTRSVP?
The answer is not. It is always inconsiderate not to RSVP. However, many people don’t RSVP because they do
not want to disappoint the host.
No doubt the intention is pure, but sometimes this thing often leads to a more troublesome situation.
It will leave the host with an incomplete list of respondents and lead to hosts to many other problems such as
planning food quantities, issues relating to minimum guarantees with catering halls, having uncertainties over
the number of party favors, and many more.
There often comes a situation, where people don’t send RSVPs because they are not sure if they will be able to
join the wedding or not. In such a situation, To be honest with the host, let them know about your situation,
and in this way, they can accordingly make accommodations for you as per the situation.

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