rsvp

[CarolG]

What is the appropriate way to RSVP?

[n00dles]

Hi Carol

Most usual way is to send a small preprinted card (stationers etc) suitable for that particular occasion i.e. wedding/party/gala ball either accepting or declining invite. There is usually a wide choice of cards to buy - unless of course your into designing your own!!

[CarolG]

Thanks n00dles, I will take myself to buy some cards at lunch time! I've been invited to 3 weddings in August, all of which I intend to go to. I am fine with 2 of them as I am bridesmaid for one so know the couple really well (well, you'd hope so really!) and the other one has a reply slip. The thrid however much more traditional, I've been invited by the brides parents whom i have never met... should i just say something along the lines of "I am writing to confirm that I will be attending......"?

[Quizmonster]

The old-fashioned, formal way was to write - in letter, not card, format - a message along these lines...

Miss Carol Green thanks Mr and Mrs R.Jones for their kind invitation to their daughter, Christine's wedding in Colchester Cathedral at 3 pm on Friday 15h July and has much pleasure in accepting.

If you think they're that formal, you can now show them that you can be just as formal, too!

[CarolG]

Quizmonster, cheers for that; thats what i'll write...I think they'll get a shock when they meet me and see that I am in fact common as muck!

[n00dles]

No need Carol....most cards are pre-printed with :

i.e. --------------------------- (put your name(s) in

---------------------------(on the [date]

---------------------------(for the occasion off

etc etc.

Seems funny if you got an official invite - when your gonna be a bridesmaid!?! LOL :-))

anyhow, just fill in the blanks on said cards....

Hope you enjoy all 3!!!

P.S. If you are not meeting anyone from the 2 where you will be a guest - might get away with same outfit!!

[CarolG]

n00dles,I'm already one step ahead of you - bought a dress which will do nicely for both - problem is they are on consecutive days so i best stay away from the red wine to avoid any accidents!!

Cheers to you both.

CarolGxx

[Quizmonster]

Of course, there is no �need' to reply to a formal invitation with a formal acceptance, but it shows a bit of �class' if you do.
As you seem to like the idea, Carol, I would add that it should be hand-written, preferably in ink rather than biro, not typed or printed. All you need to write is the message as provided earlier...no need for date, addresses or signature...on a small sheet of quality paper with a matching envelope. Practice a couple of times, so that your message is centrally placed on the page.

[Quizmonster]

All very old-fashioned, perhaps, but it certainly looks good. Plus, they won't forget you're coming, when they see that you've gone to a bit of trouble rather than just filling in a template.
Have a great day, whatever you decide, ma'am!

(Sorry for the two-part answer. AnswerBank is playing up again and refusing to accept responses that are a little longer than usual.)

[CarolG]

Thanks again Quizmonster! Its all done now, i'm sure they will be impressed with my etiquette - my friend on the other hand will wonder where its all come from!!

[angeldraws]

Dunno - never been there - where is RSVP? Is it in Russia....? Lol