what is the correct way to reply to a wedding invitation?

Answer 1

Say , no thanks mate , i dont want reminding !!

Answer 2

It all depends on how formal you want to be.

Then it depends on whether you want to accept or decline the invitation.

It also depends on how well you know the couple - are they friends, close relations, distant relations, business acquantances etc.

If you want to accept, the simplest way is to do what someone above replied - buy an acceptance card. If you want to decline just buy a plain card and write your apologies.

I once read a book on etiquette - I don't know why I read it, I think it was because it was in my parents' bookcase. Anyway, I remember that it said that the correct way to accept a wedding invitation is to write a letter. In the letter you should express your delight at their gracious invitation and that you would be pleased to attend. Also you should mention whether you will only be able to make the service or whether you can make the service and reception - it's considered bad form to skip the ceremony and just go to the reception. You can ask about arrangements for wedding presents. Similarly, if you want/have to decline obviously thank them for the invitation but say that unfortunately you cannot attend. You should give a brief reason, but don't go into great detail.

The most important thing that this book advised is that the letter should be written in the third person, as though written by a secretary. So your letter should read something like:

Dear Mrs Smith (remember wedding invitations should be sent by the bride's mother),

Thank you very much for your gracious invitation to your daughter's forthcoming marriage, but unfortunately Mr and Mrs Jones are unable to attend..................................

Then it should be signed by Mrs Jones (wives/female partners normally reply to formal wedding invitations).

Also, the letter should be hand written on good quality paper.

I know it sounds weird but apparently that's the way to do it. I remember when my wife and I got married we had some replies like this from some of my posh relatives.

Answer 3

Formal Reply To Wedding Invitation

Answer 4

Usually the wedding invitation comes with a reply card which is sent back indicating how many guests will be attending and whether they will be attending the dinner (if it's open to them). If not able to attend the card is sent back noting this. There is usually space indicating these choices.

If there was no reply card included but you know the bride or groom well enough, giving them a call to decline or accept the invitation is acceptable.

If neither bride nor groom is well known to you, there was no reply card, you can always send a card of congratulations for their upcoming wedding enclosing a short note that indicates you will either decline or accept. Their address would hopefully be on the envelope in which the invitation came in.

Any of these are acceptable ... depending upon the situation.

Answer 5

Usually, an RSVP card is included, just fill it out, and send it back. They usually say M__. That means you should write Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts will attend. Sometimes they have number of people attending__, Mrs. Roberts would write 2.
If there is no card included , you would get a piece of stationary or a note card, and write, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts, [or Jane and Bob Roberts], would be pleased [or honored] to attend John and Melissa's wedding celebration on the 12th of June.
You do not have to buy a thank you card, or anything fancy. If you want, Hallmark sells cards with a picture on the front, and no writing inside. That would be fine, if you do not have personal stationary, or pick up a pack of notecards, so you will have some next time you need one.
Be sure and check out who the invite is addressed to. If it says Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts and children, the kid's are invited, if not, they aren't.
If you can not attend, you would write, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts "regretfully decline", OR are "unable to attend" Melissa and John's wedding celebration.
If the person being invited is single, and not dating any one person, the invite might come addressed to that person, and guest. It means one guest. If it doesn't say and guest on it, the person alone is invited.And you would send it to the address on the envelope of the RSVP, or to the person who is doing the announcing on the wedding invitation, if no RSVP information is given.
Hope this helps..

Answer 6

Most wedding invitations come with a reply card that you either check will not be able to attend OR you fill in the number that will be attending.

If your invitation did not come with a reply card or any RSVP information then do not worry about it OR you could write a quick note to the bride or groom....

Either for decline
"Thank you so much for the invitation, unfortunately we will be unable to make it to the festivities. Our thoughts will be with you on your special day as you begin your life together."

For acceptance:
Thank you so much for the invitation. We can't wait for the wedding! See you then!

Answer 7

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what is the correct way to reply to a wedding invitation?

Answer 8

Place the address on the back of the envelope. Yes, the post office prefers it on the front top left, but it is not a huge issue for it to be placed on the back. And it looks so much better that way. As for the response envelopes I always put the bride and grooms names on the first line. See example: Cloyd/Christiansen Wedding P.O. Box $$$$ Anytown, USA 12345 That shows respect to both families, even if you are the only one who will receive them.

Answer 9

This goes back years but it is still the correct form, as i Understand.

Mr and Mrs Roger Brooke
Thank Mr and Mrs Robin Burkitt
for their kind invitation to the marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Ann Burkitt
to Mr Barry Stewart Williams
and have great pleasure in accepting.

Answer 10

It depends on the invitation.

If it had RSVP (Repondez S'il Vous Plait = Please Respond) printed on it, you are obliged to formally reply whether you wish to attend or not. In that case the invitation will have an address or a telephone number that you need to contact with your acceptance or apology.

If it doesn't have RSVP printed on it, you are not obliged to respond. However, it would be courteous to do so.

In case you will be declining to attend, it is recommended that you call or send an apology note.

Sample of replies:

It would be my (our) pleasure to attend your wedding and share in your joy.

I (We) regret that I (we) will not be able to attend your wedding due to being out of town on that date. However, we will be sharing your joy in our hearts from afar.

Good Luck!

Answer 11

wedding invitations come with rsvp cards that don't need anything written on them. so the correct way to respond is to write how many are going and sending it off.