When you?re invited to a wedding?or really any big celebration?it?s customary to receive an invitation through the mail (or for your more tech savvy friends, an email or e-vite). But if you?ve never received an official formal invitation to an event, you may not know or understand the protocol that?s involved.
Let?s go over standard RSVP etiquette for guests: what it means, how early you should do it, and what to do if you?ve forgotten to respond and it?s past the deadline on the invitation.
What Does RSVP Mean"
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase, “respondez s?il vous plait” or “please respond.” When you receive an invitation in the mail, it will likely have RSVP and then some simple instructions on how to respond back that you will be attending, not attending, or attending and bringing a guest along with you (if that?s an option that the invitation has included). Types of RSVP
Just as there are different types of gatherings, there are different types of RSVPs that will largely depend on how the invitation is worded and whether or not it includes a response card.

Response card: The host has requested that you fill the response card out with your official RSVP decision. There should be a space for you to fill whether or not you will attend and occasionally for weddings there will be a space for you to check off what meal option you would prefer. Typically the host will have provided postage for you to return the card in the mail.

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