Planning

RSVP

A request for guests to confirm their attendance

Definition

RSVP stands for 'Respondez s'il vous plait,' which is French for 'Please respond.' In wedding context, the RSVP is a formal request for guests to confirm whether they will attend the wedding. RSVPs are critical for planning catering, seating, and rentals. Modern couples use both traditional reply cards and online RSVP tools through their wedding website. Guests should respond by the date specified on the invitation, typically 3-4 weeks before the wedding.

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A personalized website with wedding details and RSVP tools

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