Since a wedding is a very special celebration for the happy bride and groom, you should consider it an honor if you are invited to share in this beautiful union.
Here are five tips to follow that will show them how much you care:
- Open your invitation immediately and respond as soon as possible, even if you will not be able to attend. A wedding requires a great deal of planning, so the sooner guests reply, the smoother plans will progress.
- The response should match the invitation. If you receive a formal invitation with a RSVP card and self-addressed stamped envelope, then that it the appropriate way to respond. An Evite, for example, would call for an online response.
- Who’s invited? Whoever’s name is on the envelope. Children are invited if their names are on the envelope along with the parents.
- If your plans should change after you have returned your RSVP, call the bride or groom immediately. It is best to honor your commitment, but occasionally unexpected circumstances are unavoidable.
- Once you have sent your RSVP, be sure to put the invitation in a noticeable location, such as the refrigerator, to use as a reminder of the upcoming event.
Hi Patricia, When I got married, I was surprised and delighted by the personal messages people included on the formal rsvp cards. Those notes turned the task of tracking the rsvps into a fun and tender experience. I had never thought of that before my wedding. Now I always include a little note at the bottom of the card saying how much I love the couple or am excited about attending their wedding.
Greetings Sarah,
I still read over the notes that were written on our response cards.
They were so full of heart. Thanks for sharing.
My best,
Patricia
Patricia,
After our daughter was married we received many thank you notes from our guests. It was very nice to read their comments about our special day.
I make it a practice to send notes to the hosts after a wedding and I encourage others to do the same. It is a gracious gesture that will be appreciated.