Gone are the days when there was only one accepted way to word a wedding invitation. Many invitations today are more informal or emotive, and that is perfectly fine. The same varieties of language and style can be applied to your reply cards. Some RSVPs are more formal than others, and should be reflective of both your event and the formality of your wedding invitations. Here is a list courtesy of Hello!Lucky – a great choice for unique letterpress wedding invitations and social stationery – offering you 7 Ways to Word a Reply Card:

1. Formal

The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of May

M_____________________________________________

_______ Accepts with pleasure ______ Declines with regret

Entrées ___ New York Strip Steak ___ Dover Sole ___Vegetarian

2. Formal

The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of May

Name(s) _______________________________________

_____ will attend ______will not attend

3. Casual

Kindly reply by the fifteenth of May

Name(s) _______________________________________

_____ accepts _____regrets

Message to the bride and groom: ________________________
_______________________________________________

4. Casual

Kindly reply by the fifteenth of May

Name(s) _______________________________________

_____ will attend ______will not attend

We look forward to celebrating with you!

5. Casual

Kindly reply by the fifteenth of May

Name(s) _______________________________________

_____ absolutely ______ unfortunately

We look forward to celebrating with you!

6. Formal — No set reply date (helps with rolling invitations/B-lists)

Thank you for your prompt response

M _______________________________________

_____ will attend ______will not attend

7. Formal — Set number of seats reserved (helps manage headcount)

The favor of a reply is requested by the fifteenth of May

Name(s) _______________________________________

_____ will attend ______will not attend

_____ seats have been reserved for your party