Response Card Wording

The time is here to place the guest list in front of you, address the wedding invitations, and mailing them as soon as possible. But wait! Aren't you forgetting something? Before you can seal the wedding invitation envelopes, there is one thing that might be overlooked. Did you remember to fill in the wedding invitation reply cards? Response cards are an integral part of sending your invitations, because they will give an idea as to who is and isn't attending the wedding. You have to place these cards along with the invitations.

Now that we have that out of the way, you must be wondering as to what exactly to write in the response cards. What do these reply cards need to have, so that you would get the clear picture and plan accordingly? This is where you will require perfect wordings. With this information, you can arrange the guest seating chart, plan the menu, communicate with the caterer, and organize your budget.

Response Card Examples

Once the menu is designed, you will have to inform the caterer about how many guests are going to be attending the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception dinner. Which is why the need for the response cards is so essential. Here are some sample response card wordings to keep the event flowing as smoothly as possible.

Verse #1
We look forward to
celebrating with you.
Please reply by (Date)
(Guest Name)
____ accepts _____ regrets

Verse #2
The courtesy of a reply is requested by
(RSVP Date)
(Guest Name) accept ___ decline ___
Menu Selection (please indicate number of each):
Beef___ Chicken___ Fish___

Verse #3
We have reserved two seats in your honor.
(Guest Name)
___ Accept w/ pleasure
___ Decline w/ regret
Please respond by (RSVP Date)

Verse #4
Please take a moment to fill in the blanks:
_____________ is/are ____________ to attend
(Guest Name) (able/unable)
There are
______ people in our posse.
Kindly mail by (RSVP Date)

Verse #5
The favor of a reply is requested on or before
(RSVP date)
(Guest Name) will attend ___ will not attend ___
(Guest Name) will attend ___ will not attend ___
Additional Wedding Events
Rehearsal dinner: will attend ___ will not attend ___
Post-wedding luncheon: will attend ___ will not attend ___

Verse #6
The favor of a reply
is requested on or before
(RSVP Date)
Name ____________________
Number attending __________
Sorry, unable to attend _______

Verse #7
The favor of a reply is requested
Please respond by
(RSVP Date)
(Guest Name)
will _____________
# of guests ____

Verse #8
The favor of a reply is requested by (RSVP Date)
(Guest Name)
# of guests _______
______ Yes, I / we will be attending the ceremony and reception.
______ No, but will be thinking of you.

Verse #9
The courtesy of a reply is requested by
(RSVP Date)
(Guest Name)
Please indicate number of each
Beef___ Chicken___ Fish___
___ Rehearsal Dinner ___ attend ___ will not attend
___ Reception Dinner ___ attend ___ will not attend

Verse #10
Please reply on or before
(RSVP Date)
(Guest Name)
___ Persons will attend
___ Filet Mignon ____Chicken Tetrazzini
___ Children's Meal

And, before I forget to mention it - don't forget the wedding thank you cards. As you can see, there isn't any "right" way of putting the wordings. Only different styles in which you can get the information that you seek from the guests. When the wedding is a formal affair with family, friends, and colleagues, these card wordings will surely find a way to fit in.