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raposiner
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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Location: Canada
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 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:11 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| My new partner and I have been invited to a wedding by his step sister. The family are rather proper and like things done the right way. I want to make a good impression so it would be nice if we could word our RSVP in the proper form. Anybody know what that is? In my family an email saying "see ya there!" will do. |
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roliver138
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:31 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Dear (name here),We would love to come to your wedding on (date here). Thanks for the invitation and we'll see you there.Sincerely,(name here) |
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orangeflameninja1306
Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:51 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Is there an RSVP card? What does the invite say about RSVPing (as in, how do they want you to RSVP - phone, mail, email)? |
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piecesjan
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| i agree with EGLAF- there should be a rsvp card if they are rather proper, lol |
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omifaftmak
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Location: BN
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Usually you just put the number of people who will attend and it should give you a line for that.If you were responding with no, you would put "Regrets Only"Hope this helps. |
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peemovvie
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| I recently went to a wedding and agonised over what I should write. For about 2 milliseconds. Life is too short. If you want to make a good impression, how you behave with these people is far more important than how you respond to the invite.Just say "I am delighted to accept your invitation to the wedding of X and Y."You can always tart it up with phrases that just sound good if you want. |
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ReikiChick
Joined: 17 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Dear ----------- --------------, (name of persons sending the invite - traditionally the bride's parents) ----------- and ---------- have great pleasure in accepting your kind invitation to the wedding of ---------- and ------------ (names of bride and groom) on ---------------- (date) at ------------------ (venue).If you are still unsure look in a card shop for an acceptance card which already has the proper wording and all you have to do is fill in the names. Enjoy the wedding. |
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PrettyKitty
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| AW is spot on, that is the correct way to respond to an RSVP invitation. "Proper" invites would be already printed, with you just having to write in the names of the guests......Not so "proper" eh? Have a lovely day at the wedding. x |
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pussycat
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Nowadays invitations, even formal can vary. Best thing to do is answer the way it was worded, don't know where you are but in Scotland where I am it would be most unusual to write a note, always you would get a Wedding Acceptance card and fill in the blanks as in the way the invitation was worded. Example if you were invited from Mr & Mrs J G Smith that is how you would answer to them on the envelope of whatever. You would call youreslves again exactly as the invite was worded eg Mr........ & Ms.......... or your first names eg James & Marie, or if you haven't been partner for long it is sometimes Mr............& Guest or Mr ..........& Partner. Just as I say answer in the manner which you were invited. Also there are different ways the marriage can be worded, sometimes they write out the names of the couple in full, other times it may just use chirstian names eg Marie to James or perhaps Marie with James. Reading this may take awhile to digest but if you follow the wording of the invitation that is obviously what they considered the proper way so you can't go wrong replying in the same vain. In all honesty, speaking as a mum who has hosted 2 weddings for daughters just getting a reply to know your numbers is all you want but I can appreciate you want to create a good impression with your new partner. Good luck. |
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robs2721
Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| " Many thanks for your invitation to the wedding , we look forward to .........&............ special day" |
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Psiksjwotteh
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
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Location: hguhus
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| NO to all your other respondents. The only correct way of responding to a wedding invitation is:Mr and Mrs (etc) thank you for your invitation to the marriage between (etc) and are delighted to accept.OR: Mr and Mrs (etc) thank you for your invitation to the marriage between (etc) but regret that they are unable to attend.Any more detail is common. |
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PrinceMartinakaTank
Joined: 07 May 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: What is the correct form of words for accepting a wedding in |
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| Thanks for your invitation. We are attending. |
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