You've received a wedding invitation or birthday invitation, and it just sits on your kitchen bench. Did you know that the person sending it out is awaiting your reply? Not only to confirm the guest list, but also in recognition of their wedding, event, or invitation. If you have received a wedding invitation, and cannot make it, the bride and groom may have others on their reserve list - it is only polite to let them know straight away.
- RSVP as soon as you know you can or cannot make a wedding or party - just as you would want others to do. As mentioned previously, there may be others they will invite, as a result.
- Respond by the date specified or preferably beforehand. The RSVP date is there for the hosts to prepare, particularly if it is a more formal function like a wedding, where catering and seating arrangements need to be made. It reduces the stress on the bride and groom immensely if they don't need to chase after rsvp's.
- If you have previously said you are able to attend an event, and now can't - pick up the phone and let them know. Your call will be appreciated.
- A wedding invitation that has been addressed to you and does not have 'partner', 'guest' or your children written on it, means that it is only you that has been invited. That said, if it is a kids party or christening invitation, and your children aren't on it, this may have been an oversight, so ask.
- If there is no name on the wedding invitation, look on the envelope, this may indicate who is invited, e.g. family, or just yourself. Still unsure? Just ask!
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