Reply to: How do I RSVP a wedding invite.

[Sockpuppet]

Just check the invite and see if there is a little acceptance card in with it - as it is the fashion these days to send out invitations with a reply card.

Otherwise,
just buy a blank card with a flower or something 'pretty' on the front and write inside:-


Thanks for the wedding invitation I would love to come

<Your name here>

And post it to the address on the invite.

Its just good manners to reply to a formal invite and the Bride will like it.

Thanks Pogle. I'll change it to "I'm looking forward to it". If I put I'd love to come they'd think I was taking the piss. I don't do sincerity that well.

Sheesh.... what are you like?

Hey, I'm a bloke. What do you expect.

[expat]

Traditionally it should come from/RSVP to the bride's parents.

Indeed: it should normally come from the bride's parents, inviting one to the wedding of their daughter to X; and therefore the reply should go to them, who sent the invitation.

But IMHO the basic principle is that if someone asks for a reply, then you reply to them (unless of course it says "RSVP to ..."). If the invitation doesn't come from the bride's parents, there may be a reason for that.

[Epiphone]

2. A reply would naturally go to the person who sent the invitation.

Traditionally it should come from/RSVP to the bride's parents.

[expat]

Coz it's shorter innit

O rite!

[minestrone]

As said, if you want to go send a card, if you do not want to go text his fiancé and ask if she wants a last minute one before the big day. They should get the message.

Technology is a wonderful thing.

[PRC1964]

PS can anyone tell me why they say "invite" for "invitation"?

Coz it's shorter innit

[expat]

It seems 100% clear to me:

1. It says RSVP. That means Répondez S'il Vous Plaît, so it would be rude not to reply.
2. A reply would naturally go to the person who sent the invitation.

All perfectly logical.

PS can anyone tell me why they say "invite" for "invitation"?

[Moscow Mule]

It depends on how the invite is worded - if it's from the parents you should reply to the parents. If it's from the couple, then you should reply to the couple. I believe the formal forms are;

Mr. Sock Puppet
accepts with pleasure
the kind invitation of
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
to the wedding reception of their daughter
Helen
and
Mr. John Matthew Jones
on Saturday, 23rd March
at 3:00 pm

Mr. Sock Puppet
accepts with pleasure
the kind invitation of
Miss Helen Smith and Mr. John Matthew Jones
to their wedding
on Saturday, 23rd March
at 3:00 pm

[ASB]

her

You can get teeny ones that plug into the lighter socket of your car now!
( I saw it on Top Gear)

I suppose it's cheaper than buying one of those Citroens that vibrates the drivers seat when straying from lanes. Hmm perhaps that explains the lady I was following the other day...

[cailin maith]

her

You can get teeny ones that plug into the lighter socket of your car now!
( I saw it on Top Gear)

Or the lipstick ones for your handbag. Very handy!! So I have heard.

[Pogle]

Dont forget a wedding present. Why not give them a rabbit?

her

You can get teeny ones that plug into the lighter socket of your car now!
( I saw it on Top Gear)

[BrilloPad]

Dont forget a wedding present. Why not give them a rabbit?

[cailin maith]

Do Lidl sell them?

I don't think Lidl sell cards at all.... Dunno though!

[Drewster]

Do Lidl sell them?

even educated fleas sell em!

[zeitghost]

Do Lidl sell them?