Addressing your invitations doesn’t seem like a difficult or confusing task. If the people you are addressing the envelope to have the usual titles (Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.) it is usually pretty simple (although a bit time consuming). But what to do when one, or both, have “official” titles (ex. Lieutenant or Doctor) instead … Continue reading How to Address Your Wedding Invitations to Guests with Titles
Category: Invitations/Stationery
Should I Send a Save-The-Date to My Wedding Guests?
If you are planning to celebrate your wedding over a holiday weekend, or your guest list will include a number of out-of-town guests, Save The Date cards should be an important part of your plan. Generally, they are sent out as early as six months prior to the wedding date. Because they will give guests … Continue reading Should I Send a Save-The-Date to My Wedding Guests?
3 Guest List/RSVP SNAFUs That Will Make You Go “AARRGGHHH” on Your Wedding Day (And What to Do About Them)
You’ve got it all planned out. Your guest list is complete, invitations have been mailed out, and you’re anxiously awaiting for the RSVPS to be returned so you’ll know how many people to plan for. Sometimes things go awry. Here are 3 common guest list SNAFUs that can happen, and how to deal with them. … Continue reading 3 Guest List/RSVP SNAFUs That Will Make You Go “AARRGGHHH” on Your Wedding Day (And What to Do About Them)
Wedding Q & A – When Guests RSVP More People Than Invited
Q. What do I do when wedding guests RSVP and state on the reply card that the number of guests planning to attend is larger than the number we’ve invited? A. If your name is on the envelope you’re invited; if your name isn’t on the envelope then you’re not. Simple as that. Unfortunately too … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – When Guests RSVP More People Than Invited
Wedding Q & A – When Someone Shows Up But They Responded “No”
Q. What do we do if a wedding guest RSVPs no, but they actually show up on the wedding day? A. When a wedding guest RSVPs no but shows up anyway. Yes, this does happen. Peoples' plans change and they are now able to attend. But, as the hosts, what do you do? I have … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – When Someone Shows Up But They Responded “No”
Wedding Q & A – What to Do When Guests Don’t RSVP
Q. I’ve sent out my invitations, and the date for my guests to RSVP by is almost here. But I haven’t got very many RSVP cards back yet! What do I do when wedding guests don't RSVP? A. This is a common problem for just about every bride and groom. When you're anxiously awaiting those … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What to Do When Guests Don’t RSVP
Wedding Q & A – What Does “M______________” Mean?
Q. What is the M____________? What does M____________ on the RSVP card mean? A. The M____________ on the RSVP card is where the guest will write his or her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss) and then their name(s) on the line. These days, many couples are often omitting the “M” and putting the word “Name” … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Does “M______________” Mean?
Wedding Q & A – What Do I Put On The RSVP Card?
Trying to figure out what goes on the RSVP card when you're designing your invitation suite? I get a lot of questions from brides about the RSVP, (or Response, card), particularly what to put on the RSVP card. So for the next couple weeks I’ll be posting some of the most common questions about these … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Do I Put On The RSVP Card?
Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording
Q - I have a question about my wedding invitation wording. Whose names are supposed to go on the invitation? My FMIL wants their names on there too, but they’re not paying for the wedding! A - Some people are under the belief that besides the names of the bride and groom, the only other … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording
RSVP/Menu Choice Tip
Here's a simple RSVP card tip for your wedding reception. If you are giving your guests menu choices on your RSVP cards, be a little more specific than "beef" or "chicken." You don’t have to go into great detail (there isn’t enough room on the card for a big explanation anyway), but a "Prime Rib … Continue reading RSVP/Menu Choice Tip