Wedding RSVP Wording Examples for Cards and Websites
Wedding RSVP wording should tell guests exactly how to respond, who is invited and when you need their answer.
Use the examples below for printed RSVP cards, wedding websites, meal selections, plus-ones and wedding-weekend events.
Every RSVP should include
- A clear response deadline
- A way to accept or decline
- The names or number of invited guests
- Website or return-mail instructions
- Meal and dietary questions when needed
Simple wedding RSVP wording
Traditional
The favor of your reply is requested by September 20.
_____ Accepts with pleasure
_____ Declines with regret
Modern
Please respond by September 20.
_____ Happily accepts
_____ Kindly declines
Direct and simple
Will you be joining us?
_____ Yes, I will be there
_____ No, I cannot attend
Please respond by September 20.
Online wedding RSVP wording
If guests will respond through your wedding website, make the instructions easy to find and type.
Website RSVP
Please respond by September 20 at:
ourweddingwebsite.com/rsvp
With a QR code
Kindly respond by September 20 using the QR code below or visiting our wedding website.
Test it before printing
Open the website address and scan the QR code from several phones. Confirm that guests can find their invitations and complete the form without creating confusion.
How to show who is invited
Connect the RSVP to the names on the invitation whenever possible. This prevents guests from adding people who were not included.
Named guests
We have reserved two seats in honor of:
Jordan Lee and Taylor Smith
Limited number of seats
We have reserved _____ seat(s) in your honor.
One invited guest
We have reserved one seat in your honor.
For online responses, display the invited names or limit the number of people the guest can select.
Wedding plus-one RSVP wording
Open plus-one
Will you be bringing a guest?
_____ Yes
_____ No
If yes, please provide your guest’s full name:
________________________________
Named partner
Will Jordan Lee and Taylor Smith be attending?
_____ Both will attend
_____ One will attend
_____ Neither will attend
Avoid an open guest field for everyone
Only include the plus-one question when the invitation allows an additional guest.
Meal selection wording
Use the same meal names that appear in your catering agreement. Ask for one selection for every person attending.
Individual meal choices
Please initial one entrée for each attending guest:
_____ Herb-roasted chicken
_____ Braised short rib
_____ Wild mushroom risotto
Dietary restrictions
Please share any food allergies or dietary restrictions we should provide to our caterer:
________________________________
Keep allergies and dietary restrictions separate from preferences. Your caterer may need to handle those responses differently.
Adults-only wedding RSVP wording
The clearest approach is to name only the invited adults and limit the RSVP to those people.
Polite website wording
Although we love your little ones, our wedding celebration will be an adults-only event. We appreciate your understanding.
Venue-capacity wording
Due to limited venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate the guests named on the invitation.
Avoid wording that sounds as though children are unwelcome generally. Keep the explanation short and consistent.
Wedding-weekend RSVP wording
If guests are invited to several events, let them respond to each event separately.
Welcome party
Will you join us for welcome drinks on Friday at 7:00 PM?
_____ Yes, I will attend
_____ No, I cannot attend
Farewell brunch
Will you join us for brunch on Sunday at 10:30 AM?
_____ Yes, I will attend
_____ No, I cannot attend
Only show an event to the people invited to attend it.
Fun wedding RSVP wording
Playful wording can still be clear. Make sure the accept and decline choices are easy to understand.
Celebratory
Are you ready to celebrate?
_____ Yes, save me a seat
_____ Sending love from afar
Dance-floor inspired
Will we see you on the dance floor?
_____ Absolutely
_____ I will be celebrating from afar
Dinner inspired
Will you be joining us for dinner and dancing?
_____ Yes, I cannot wait
_____ No, but I will be thinking of you
How to request a response by a specific date
Formal
The favor of your reply is requested by September 20.
Classic
Kindly respond by September 20.
Modern
Please let us know by September 20.
Online
Please submit your response at ourweddingwebsite.com by September 20.
Wording for guests who missed the deadline
Follow up shortly after the RSVP deadline. Give the guest a clear final date instead of leaving the request open-ended.
Text message example
Hi! We are finalizing the guest count for our wedding and have not received your RSVP. Could you let us know by tomorrow whether you will be able to attend? Thank you!
When the final count is due
Hi! Our final guest count is due, and we still need your wedding RSVP. Please let us know by 5:00 PM tomorrow. If we do not hear from you, we will mark you as unable to attend.
Wedding RSVP wording questions
What does the “M” on an RSVP card mean?
The “M” begins a formal title such as Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Miss. Guests complete the line with their title and name. You can replace it with “Name(s)” for clearer wording.
Should RSVP cards include a deadline?
Yes. Include one specific response date on the card or website so guests know when you need their answer.
How should guests decline a wedding invitation?
Provide a clear decline option such as “Kindly declines” or “No, I cannot attend.” Guests should still respond rather than leaving the invitation unanswered.
Can guests RSVP through a wedding website?
Yes. Include the complete website address or a tested QR code and make the response form easy to use from a phone.
Should meal choices appear on the RSVP?
Include meal selections when your caterer requires advance choices. Collect one selection for each attending guest.
Keep every response connected to your guest list.
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