RSVP Tips & Tricks

When it comes to the wedding invitation suite, the invitation always seems to have the spotlight - which means that oftentimes the RSVP gets little attention. In order to bring it into the light, we've decided to compile a few tips to keep in mind when preparing your response card:

Tip #1
Common misconception is that the response cards should be mailed to the bride. However, etiquette calls for response cards to go to the individual(s) hosting the event. Also, be sure to pre-print the address on the response card- this will allow your guests to mail them back with ease.

Tip #2
Don't forget to add stamps to your RSVP cards - if you'd like your guests to respond in a timely manner, you need to provide them the means to do so.

Tip #3
Include a response deadline that falls 2-3 weeks before your final catering numbers are due. This allows plenty of time to call guests who didn't make the deadline, ensuring your final guest count given to the caterer is more accurate (which may save you a few $ in the end).

Tip #4
If you're looking for an easy way to save money on your stationery - go with RSVP postcards instead of response cards with envelopes. This will not only save you the cost of envelopes, but will require cheaper postage.

Tip #5
It's always a great idea to number your response cards, keeping track of each guest's assigned number in a spreadsheet. This is in anticipation of receiving an illegible {or blank!} response card, where you can easily reference the response card's number & locate the guest in the spreadsheet. {Believe me, it happens quite frequently!}

Tip #6
If there are concerns about uninvited guests tagging along with invited guests, don't feel bad about specifying the amount of seats that has been reserved.
"2 seats have been reserved in your honor"
This will make it very clear how many seats will be set aside for this group of invitees, and will clear up any confusion.

We hope these tips have been helpful - feel free to ask us anything else that we may not have covered! Since etiquette is always changing and evolving, we are happy to help our customers word their invitations & RSVPs properly.

{The last thing you want to do is offend your friends & family with a typo or oversight!}