RSVP Wording Ideas

Inspiration for your reply cards

RSVP cards are practical by nature — but that doesn't mean they have to be plain. Below, we've gathered a range of RSVP wording styles, from traditional and formal to warm and conversational, plus a few extra lines for meal choices, song requests, and well wishes. Mix and match whatever suits your suite, and send us your final wording for a digital proof.

Traditional & Formal RSVP Wording

Classic phrasing that pairs naturally with a formal invitation.

Kindly Reply By

RSVP

Kindly reply by the first of February

M
  • Accepts with pleasure
  • Declines with regret
Number of guests:

The Favour of a Reply

The favour of a reply is requested by the first of February

Name(s):
  • Will attend
  • Will not be able to attend

Please Respond

Please respond by the first of February

  • Joyfully accepts
  • Regretfully declines
Guest name(s):

Reservation Card

Please reserve seat(s) in my/our name(s)

Kindly reply by the first of February

Simple Names & Numbers

R.S.V.P.

Names
Number of you attending

Please inform us of any additional dietary requirements

Accepts / Declines, Two Boxes

RSVP

Kindly reply by March 10, 2026

Guest name(s):

Accepts Declines

Food allergies:

Please note any food allergies or dietary restrictions:

Kindly note: only the guests listed on this invitation are invited to attend.

Online & Text RSVP Wording

For couples managing RSVPs through a wedding website, online form, or simply by phone or text — a short card is all that's needed.

Reply via Wedding Website

R.S.V.P.

Kindly respond by the first of February

to

www.ouroursite.com/wedding

Please specify if you have any special dietary requirements

Reply via Online Link

Please RSVP by the first of February

by visiting our wedding website www.ouroursite.com

Access code: yourcode

or

by texting us at +44 7700 900000

Reply by Email

R.S.V.P.

Kindly respond by the first of February

to

hello@example.com

Please specify if you have any special dietary requirements

Reply to a Named Contact

PLEASE

rsvp

by the first of February to

NAME

on +44 7700 900000

Warm & Personal RSVP Wording

A softer tone, with a little more personality than the standard reply card.

We Can't Wait to Celebrate

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Please let us know if you'll be joining us by the first of February

  • We'll be there!
  • We're sorry to miss it
Name(s):

Save Us a Seat?

Save us a seat?

  • Yes — count us in!
  • Sadly, no
Name(s):

Please reply by the first of February

So Happy to Celebrate

So happy to celebrate with you!

  • will be attending
  • will not be able to attend

Please respond by the first of February. We can't wait to see you there.

With Love, Reply By

With love, please reply by the first of February

  • Joyfully accepts
  • Regretfully declines
Name(s):

We hope to celebrate with you!

RSVP Cards With Meal Choices

If your reception includes a sit-down meal, these lines help guests indicate their preference clearly.

Please Select Your Meal

Please select your meal:

  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Vegetarian

Any dietary requirements or allergies?

Menu Choice, Per Guest

Guest 1 menu choice: Chicken Fish Vegetarian

Guest 2 menu choice: Chicken Fish Vegetarian

Dietary notes:

A Note on Dietary Needs

We'd love to make sure everyone is well looked after at dinner.

Please note any allergies or dietary requirements below:

Starter & Dessert Choice

Will you be attending the wedding?

  • Accepts with pleasure
  • Declines with regret

Food choices

Starter:
Dessert:

Please RSVP before the first of February. If we have not received your RSVP by this date, we will not be able to cater for you.

Song Requests & Well Wishes

A playful addition for couples who want to get guests involved before the big day.

Get the Dance Floor Started

Help us get the dance floor started!

A song that will get you dancing:

A song that will clear the dance floor:

Words of Wisdom

Before you go — any words of wisdom for the happy couple?

One Song Request

Request a song for the dance floor:

We can't promise it'll get played, but we'll certainly try!

Share a Memory

We would love to hear your favourite memory of us!

Share a memory:

Transport, Accommodation & Plus-Ones

Useful additions for weddings with guest transport, room blocks, or where plus-ones need confirming by name.

Confirming a Plus-One

Will you be attending?

  • Yes, with pleasure
  • No, with regret

If bringing a guest, please provide their name:

Transport to the Venue

Will you need a seat on the guest transport to the venue?

  • Yes, please
  • No, we have our own transport

Departure point: [Location] Departure time: [Time]

Accommodation Preference

We've arranged a room block for our out-of-town guests.

Will you need accommodation?

  • Yes — please reserve a room
  • No, we're sorted

Any preferences or notes:

Children Attending

Will any children be joining you?

  • Yes
  • No

Names and ages:

RSVP Wording for Destination & Multi-Day Weddings

For weddings with more than one event, or where travel is involved.

Which Events Will You Attend

Please indicate which celebrations you'll be joining us for:

  • Welcome dinner — Friday evening
  • Wedding ceremony & reception — Saturday
  • Farewell brunch — Sunday morning
Name(s):

Travel & Accommodation

We're so excited to celebrate with you in [Location]!

  • We'll be there
  • We're unable to make it

Will you need help with accommodation? Yes No, all sorted

Once you've chosen your wording, send us the details and our designer will prepare your RSVP card to match the rest of your suite.

Frequently asked questions

What does RSVP mean?

From the French “répondez s'il vous plaît” — “please reply”. It asks guests to let the couple know whether they will attend.

How do you fill out a wedding RSVP card?

Write your names as they appear on the envelope, tick accept or decline, add the number attending and any meal choices, and post it back by the date given.

When should the RSVP deadline be?

4–6 weeks before the wedding: most caterers and venues need confirmed numbers four weeks out.

What should an RSVP card include?

A reply-by date, accept and decline lines, the number attending, meal or dietary choices if needed, and how to reply — by post, email or your wedding website.

Can guests RSVP online or by text?

Yes. Many couples add a wedding website link or QR code — see the online and text RSVP wording above.

How do I include a plus-one on the RSVP?

Add “and guest” only when a plus-one is invited, and include a line for their name.

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