2006-07-09 22:15:27 · 19 answers · asked by faiyaz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it stands for "répondez, s'il vous plaît". its easier to say that than "please tell me if your coming or not".
2006-07-09 22:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by elciguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RSVP stand for "Respondez, S'ils Vous Plait" which is French for "Please Respond".
The reason they use it on wedding invitations is generally because weddings usually involve food, either in the form of a dinner or in the form of hors d'oeuvres or desserts at a reception. Food and beverages for weddings is very costly, so it's nice if you can get a pretty decent head count when planning for food so that you have enough for everyone without having $1000 worth of food that goes to waste. It's just a common courtesy on the part of guests to respond. Sometimes, there is a card enclosed with the invitation for you to return which states whether or not you will be attending, and whether or not you will be bringing a guest. If there is no card, simply call the parents of the bride and give your information.
2006-07-09 22:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is french for "Repondez s Ãl vous plait" which means to reply if one can or cannot make it to the invitation. This is important so as to know how many will come. This can be also used not only on weddings but on many other occasions.
2006-07-09 22:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respondez s'il vous plait - means respond if you please. Most people want to know how many will be attending their wedding so proper arrangements can be made for catering, etc. , so they would like a response from the individuals invited to the event.
2006-07-10 02:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P. on wedding invitations are very important, you rent the building,order the cake,champagne,and most important the seating. Unfortunately few respond and have to be called personally before the ordering can be confirmed.
2006-07-12 05:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people sending out the invitations want to know how many people are actually planning on attending so they can plan the catering, etc.
2006-07-10 03:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to know HOW MANY people will be showing up or sending their regrets if they cannot show. It's easier to plan seating arrangements and how many meals to order.
It is a COURTESY to the person(s) holding the event.
2006-07-09 22:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by dustytymes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some people have to pay per head at the reception so they need to have a clue how many people are coming.
2006-07-09 22:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, according to Miss Piggy, it means "Runnez to the Store and buy Votre Presents", so I guess you would include it to see how many gifts you are getting.
2006-07-11 10:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means "please respond"
it is french
(R)espondez (S)il (V)ous (P)lait
Used on party invites and other invites as well
it is considered rude not to reply back that you are coming, as the sender usually needs to know if you are coming to the event so that they can plan for food, favors, seating etc.
2006-07-09 22:26:48 · answer #10 · answered by donworybhapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that u can have a fair idea how many people willl turn up on the actual day and arrangement could be altered for it.
2006-07-09 22:18:57 · answer #11 · answered by Saima J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋