Wedding RSVP wording: examples you can copy

Examples you can copy

Formal: "Kindly reply by 1 April 2027."

Casual: "Can you make it? Let us know by 1 April."

Online: "Please reply by 1 April at our website, using the link or the QR code."

For a printed reply card: "Name: ____. Will attend / Will not attend. Dietary needs: ____."

Being clear about who is invited

Put each guest’s name on the invitation. This is the clearest way to show who is included.

• With a plus one: "We have saved two seats for you."
• Without a plus one: "We have saved one seat for you."
• Adults only: "We’ve planned an adults-only celebration, and hope you can enjoy the evening with us."

Reminder messages

A friendly reminder: "Hi Marta, we’re finalising numbers this week. Could you let us know whether you can come?"

Near the deadline: "Hi Marta, we need to confirm numbers with the caterer by Friday. Will you be able to join us?"

What to ask on the form

Ask only what you will use: names, whether they are coming, dietary needs, and any event or transport choices.

Common questions

When should the RSVP deadline be?

Check when your venue needs final numbers, then set your deadline a couple of weeks or more before that.

How do I say no plus ones politely?

Name each guest and state the number of seats saved for them. This is clearer than explaining the rule.

What does RSVP mean?

It comes from the French "répondez s’il vous plaît", meaning "please reply".