RSVP wording options

When I was married, my wife and I were so worried about getting all of our wording just right. As with anything, there’s the formal and the casual approach, and each has several options. With a reply card, the most important thing is to think of what information you need from your guests. At many weddings, you just need to know how many guests to expect, so a simple accepts or declines will do. I like the cute route of absolutely, or unfortunately. But if you’re going to be serving a formal meal to your guests, you will most likely want to give your guests options on the card. With more and more vegetarians (myself included), it’s especially important to keep them in mind. So here are 7 wonderful ways to word your reply card.

If you’re designing with me, just send me the reply option that works best for you in an etsy convo.

Created by Hello Lucky:

7 Ways to Word a Reply Card

1. Formal
   
   The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of MayM_____________________________________________

   _______ Accepts with pleasure ______ Declines with regret

   Entrées ___ New York Strip Steak ___ Dover Sole ___Vegetarian

2. Formal
   
   The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of MayName(s) _______________________________________

   _____ will attend ______will not attend

3. Casual
   
   Kindly reply by the fifteenth of MayName(s) _______________________________________

   _____ accepts _____regrets

   Message to the bride and groom: ____________________
   _______________________________________________

4. Casual
   
   Kindly reply by the fifteenth of MayName(s) _______________________________________

   _____ will attend ______will not attend

   We look forward to celebrating with you!

5. Casual
   
   Kindly reply by the fifteenth of MayName(s) _______________________________________

   _____ absolutely ______ unfortunately

   We look forward to celebrating with you!

6. Formal—No set reply date (helps with rolling invitations / B-lists)
   
   Thank you for your prompt responseM _______________________________________

   _____ will attend ______will not attend

7. Formal—Set number of seats reserved (helps manage headcount)
   
   The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of MayName(s) _______________________________________

   _____ will attend ______will not attend

   _____ seats have been reserved for your party

RSVP wording options created by Hello Lucky Invitations