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it’s something many couples dream of when they’re tying the knot. It’s a lso a lot easier sa id tha n done. Behind every ideal wedding is a lot of stressful planning and out-of-pocket expenses. That’s why RSVPs are so useful. Short for Répondez s’il vous plait, RSVPs take some of the uncertainty out of planning such an important event. Naturally, there are things you should consider when answering an RSVP card. Read on to find out more. 20 T8Nmagazine.com
RSVP, QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST? Oddly enough, the initialism RSVP isn’t used in France. While SVP (for s’il vous plaît) is common enough, RSVP has disappeared from use. French invitations will instead ask, sans abbreviations, invitees to respond before a certain date. Saying Yes RSVPs are a wedding planner’s friend because they provide a head count of how many guests can be expected. This number is passed on to the vendors so that they can provide the right amount of food, drink and favours—as well as determine the bill and set payment deadlines. In other words, there’s
always something riding on how you respond to an RSVP card. So, if you plan on confirming an invitation, always be sure that you really can attend. The time frame in which you respond to an invite is also pretty important. Most invitations will include a deadline so that wedding plans can be finalized in a timely fashion. If no
