How to Word the RSVP of a Second Marriage Invitation
He popped the question and you said "Yes!" Now it's time to send out the invitations. The only problem is you are not sure how to word the invitation and RSVP, since this is a second marriage for both of you. If you are like many couples planning a second wedding, you are playing host and paying for ceremony and reception. This leaves the decision making up to the two of you, rather than having to worry about what your parents want. If this is a later-in-life wedding, your grown children may want to take part in hosting the wedding for you.
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Pick a date, time and location for the ceremony. Since this is a second wedding, some couples opt for a smaller ceremony and reception. In modern times, however, it is acceptable throw a large, lavish wedding if that is what the two of you want.
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Choose the type of ceremony and reception you want: formal or informal. The type of ceremony will determine the wording style.
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Research wedding and poetry sites to gather ideas for how you want to word your RSVPs. It is not necessary to mention in the invitation or the RSVP that this is a second marriage. Formal RSVPs usually include phrases such as "The favor of a reply is requested," while informal wording will use a friendlier tone, such as "Kindly reply before."
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Ask guests to please RSVP and include lines for how many people will or will not attend. Many people getting married for the second time may not wish to receive gifts since they are already established. Some etiquette sites say that it is permissible to include "No Gifts Please" or suggest a donation to charity on the RSVP. Other sites think any mention of gifts should be avoided. All agree that it is unacceptable to ask for gifts of cash.
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Include the proper postage on the RSVP envelope. Depending on the size and type of the RSVP, you may not need the standard postage. Bring one to the Post Office to check on the proper amount of postage.
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