Or would it be poor etiquette?
2007-01-29 06:21:08 · 27 answers · asked by hello 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you are talking strict etiquette, RSVP cards should not be used at all. People are supposed to know that they should write their own letter back, to the address from which the invitation came, letting the inviter know whether they will attend or not.
By using RSVP cards, you are assuming that your invitees don't know proper etiquette and that you have to give them this nudge by including an RSVP card, to get them to respond. (However, the same people who wouldn't write their own response letter like they're supposed to ALSO will not get it together to send in an RSVP card, so honestly you're really back to square one.)
So since etiquette doesn't even recognize the use of RSVP cards in the first place, the choice of whether to put a stamp on those little envelopes is really up to you.
I'm attching a Miss Manners article to further illustrate:
2007-01-29 07:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Rsvp Stamps
2016-12-28 14:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stamps For Wedding Invitations
2016-09-30 06:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by durring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are requiring a reply by mail, you are the one who pays for postage. HOWEVER!!! Since this is 2007, and not 1907, you can always do something a little different (and much more convenient to most) and set up an online RSVP page. Save the postage and the time to fill out RSVP cards! Plus, it can handle automatic reminders for you as the big day gets closer.
Good luck.
2007-01-29 06:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vix 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it is poor etiquette to expect your quest to pay the postage. But you can send a RSVP in a email if you have a lot of guest that use email, just add in a card letting them know that can email you at blank address.
2007-01-29 06:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by duell222 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
confident that is impolite to no longer contain stamps on the respond card. in case you do not have the money to have sufficient money the stamps (how are you paying for a marriage?), then do no longer contain RSVP enjoying cards and somewhat have your telephone variety risk-free so travellers can call to RSVP.
2016-12-16 16:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you put on a stamp for them to return the RSVP.
2007-01-29 08:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have yet to find anything on this.
I think it's a nice gesture, especially if you are expecting them to be returned. Everyone likes a pre-paid envelope.
Etiquette used to be that a person would respond on their personal stationary. So much for etiquette. I imagine this trend came about because it's simpler & quicker. But you'll still have to make calls because of the non-response.
2007-01-29 07:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by weddrev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You MUST put stamps on the RSVP cards. Not only is it in bad taste to forget, but if you don't put the stamps on yourself, very few people will RSVP. Make it as easy for them as possible, and you save yourself headache in the long run.
2007-01-29 07:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes you absolutely must put a stamp on an RSVP card for a wedding invitation! Generally when you invite people to your wedding; you do so with the expectation of receiving a wedding gift as well as a shower gift. With that in mind it would be in very poor taste not to spring for the postage for their reply.
2007-01-29 06:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by andiw 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋