How to Write an Invitation With RSVPs
Before you mail party invitations, you need to check them over and verify you have asked guests to RSVP. Many people don't realize RSVP is an abbreviated form of the French phrase "respondez-vous s'il vous plait," which roughly translates to "please respond." They do understand, however, that you want them to contact you with an affirmation or declination of their attendance at your event. Encourage guests to RSVP by making it simple. Give them a phone number to call or text with their answer to the invitation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Kid's Birthday Party: Write the birthday child's name and the age they are turning. For example, "John is turning 5" or "Cassandra is celebrating her 7th birthday." Continue by asking for their attendance at the party with the time, date and location of the party. Finish the invitation with "Reserve your child's party favor; RSVP by calling or texting 555-6666."
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Adult's Birthday Party: Request guests "join the cookout in honor of Jeremy's 35th birthday at 6 p.m. July 6 at the Smith home." Continue by asking the potential guest to "help you plan for the event by RSVPing." Ask them to call you "no later than July 3."
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Wedding: Mail out wedding invitations encouraging guests to "witness the union of Susan and Joseph's lives at 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at St. John's Cathedral." Add "The religious ceremony will be followed by a reception at 6 p.m. in the Athena Ballroom" and a request for guests to "mail back their dinner selection in the supplied pre-addressed and stamped RSVP envelope."
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Baby Shower: Pen "Welcome Brittany to the Motherhood Club at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at her mother, Sharon's home." Add a short note asking each guest-to-be to "RSVP with regrets only by calling 444-3333."
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