Wednesday, June 2, 2010

RSVP wording

It's a good idea to include an RSVP or acceptance card with your invitations, so your guests can immediately fill it out and post it back to you. This helps with getting all those RSVPs in on time!  Following are some ideas for how to word your cards.

In celebration of the marriage of
(bride & groom)
(names)
□ Accept with pleasure
□ Decline with regret
Please complete and return by (date)
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Acceptance
□ I/we would be delighted to attend your wedding
□ Unfortunately I/we will be unable to attend
Names: _____________________
□ special dietary requirements
____________________________
Please reply by (date)
---

We look forward to celebrating with you.
Please reply by (date)
Names: ________________________
□ Able to attend
□ Unable to attend
___ number of guests
---
The favour of a reply is requested on or before (date)
Names: __________________________
___ Don’t despair, we’ll be there
___ Sad to say, will miss the day
Please post to (bride & groom)
(address)
---
 
Thanks you for your kind invitation
……. Delighted to attend!
……. Unable to attend!
Names ……………………………
Number of guests …………………...
Dietary requirements ……………….
Please reply by (date)
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Wishing well verses

It can be difficult to ask for money, however wishing wells are being used more and more for weddings, as well as traditional gift registries, and 'honeymoon registries'. The following verses may help you to word your request.

1 Our home is quite complete now,
We've been together long.
So please consider our request,
And do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is,
We hope you understand.
Please play along, as it will give
Our married life a hand.

The tradition of the wishing well,
Is one that's known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin
And as the coin does fall.
Make a wish upon that coin,
And careful as you do.
Cause as the well's tradition goes,
Your wishes will come true.

So on this special day or ours,
The day that we'll be wed.
Don't hunt for special gifts
But give money is it's stead.
And as you drop the envelope,
With money great and small,
Remember, make your wish
As you watch your money fall
———

2 If you were thinking of giving a gift, to help us on our way.
A gift of cash towards our house, would really make our day.
However, if you prefer to purchase a gift,
feel free to surprise us in your own way.
———

3 Because at first we lived in sin
We've got the sheets and a rubbish bin
A gift from you would be swell
But we'd prefer a donation to our Wishing Well! 

———
4 This wishing well is here today for family and friends.
Take an envelope, make a wish and please drop it in.
As it falls into the well your wish, for the couple, will come true.
A token for the couple, to help them begin, will be welcomed, too.
Please take the time to make a wish before the day is through.

———
5 They have their dishes and towels for two
They have pots and pans and oven mitts too
So what do you get for the Bride & Groom
Whose house is set up in every room?
Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too
But you can not register for carpet and glue.
A well that holds wishes is the way to go
So lets make it easy for all that know.
An envelope will be provided for those who have room,
To give a monetary wish to the Bride and Groom
A wishing well will be on display at the reception hall
To attach your wishes, for the couple, with love from all.
———

6 More than just kisses so far we've shared
Our home has been made with love and care
Most things we need we’ve already got
Like a toaster and kettle, pans and pots
A wishing well we thought would be great
(but only if you wish to participate)
A gift of money is placed in the well
Then make a wish … but do not tell
Once we’ve replaced the old with the new
We can look back and say it was thanks to you!
And in return for your kindness we’re sure
that one day soon you'll get what you wished for!
———

7 Now we are to be Mr & Mrs
We don't need a wedding list of dishes
we have two kettles, two toasters, two microwaves
We require a house for which we have to save.
If you would like to give us a gift,
A cheque or vouchers would give us a lift
We like to think of it as our 'Wishing Well'
Which will be filled with your love, we can tell.
———

8 Our home is quite complete now,
we've been together long,
so please consider our request and do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is, we hope you understand.
Please play along as it will give our married life a hand.
The tradition of the wishing well is one that's known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin and as the coin does fall,
Make a wish upon that coin and careful as you do.
Cause as the well's tradition goes your wishes will come true.
So on this special day of ours, the day that we'll be wed.
Don't hunt for special gifts but give money in it's stead.
And as you drop the envelope with money great and small,
Remember, make your wish as you watch your money fall.
———

9 We really would appreciate a little money of our own,
instead of a little gift for our new home!
We know you want to find something nice
But it's such a hassle to find the right price
So come and enjoy the day all sunny
We really would appreciate a little money.
———

10 Soon you will hear our wedding bell,
As Friends and family wish us well.
Our household thoughts are not brand new,
We have twice the things we need for two.
Since we have our share of dishes and bedding,
We're having instead a wishing well wedding.
But more important we ask of you,
your prayers of love and blessings too!
———

11 To save you looking, shopping or buying.
Here is an idea, we hope you like trying.
Come to our wedding, to wish us both well.
And bring this small sack, to throw in our wishing well.
Fill it with paper all colours will do,
gold is our favourite but silver will do.
Now that we have saved you, all of that fuss.
We hope you will come, and celebrate with us.
———

12 Many of our guests have enquired
For a gift idea to be inspired
Like many young couples today
We have most things anyway
 If you would like to give, it is our request
For something for our treasure chest
A gift of money you can afford
Is just what we need you can be assured
Without the help of this little pun
Our honeymoon would not be much fun
———

13  The tradition of the wishing well
used on the wedding day,
is here both for your money gifts
and for what you would like to say.
So please drop in a token of love
for this special Groom & Bride,
as they start their life united by God
to live forever side by side.
———

14 We've been together a few years now;
we have pots and pans and linen and towels;
we have glasses and toasters, really quite a few;
so instead of more gifts, we suggest this to you;
if it doesn't offend and it won't send you running;
what we would really appreciate is quite simply money;
we know choosing gifts can be such a pain;
and this way there is no chance of bringing the same.
———

15 Gift registry
If choosing a gift is not your cup of tea,
you might like to try our gift registry.
Please feel no obligation to use this list,
as we do not mind if you give it a miss.
You can view it online at www.(name).com.au/
& enter registry ID number (number).
(bride & groom)
———

16 So what do you get
For the Bride and Groom
Whose house needs things
In every room?
When shopping for a present
Please, don’t be rash
As the option is there
To just give cash!
We hope that you don’t find
Our request to be funny
But the decision is yours
To buy a present, or give money.
Now you have the choice
Please do not fuss
The most important thing of all
Is that you come celebrate with us!
———

17 Honeymoon registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all.
However should you wish to honour us with a gift,
we have registered a honeymoon registry at (travel agent),
where you can make a contribution to help us make a honeymoon memory that will last a lifetime.
(phone) (registry account #)
———

18 Gift registry
The only gift we need on our wedding day is your presence.
If you would like to bring a gift, something from our bridal registry at (shop name) would be greatly appreciated.
(registration number)
(phone)
———

19 Gift registry
Should it be of assistance to you, a list of gift ideas are available at David Jones.
(Account number)
(phone)
(website)
———

Wedding invitation wording

Below are some samples of wedding invitation wording that we have collected over the years.

From the Bride & Groom
(date)
at (time)
(groom's name) & (bride's name)
will become Mr & Mrs (groom's surname)
Please join us to help celebrate our marriage
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
and afterwards at
(reception) reception address)
at (time)

From the Bride & Groom
Please join us
For a celebration of love, friendship, laughter, and family
as
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
Join their hands in holy matrimony
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date), at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

From the Bride & Groom
Come Fly With Us!
Please Join
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
As we take the trip of a lifetime
In getting married
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

From the Bride & Groom
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
request the pleasure of the company of
(line or guest's name)
to share in the celebration of our marriage at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code
"We would be honoured if you would share this special occasion with us"

From the Bride & Groom
Please join us
As we celebrate new beginnings, new dreams, and most importantly, new love
at the marriage of
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
Dinner and dancing to follow at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

From the Bride & Groom
With joy in our hearts, we,
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
Request the honour of your presence
As we exchange marriage vows
and celebrate our new life together
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
Dinner and dancing to follow at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

From the Bride & Groom
You are cordially invited to
celebrate the wedding of
(bride)
and
(groom)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code

From the Bride & Groom including their child/children
Please join
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
as they exchange marriage vows
and together with their (son/daughter), (child/childrens name), celebrate their family
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
Dinner and dancing to follow at
(reception)

From the Bride & Groom including their child/children
Please join us
At a celebration
Of the marriage of
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
and
the family of
(child/children name/s)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
Dinner and dancing to follow at
(reception address)

From Bride and Groom with Parents
Together with their parents
(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
request the pleasure of the
company of
(line or guest's name)
at their marriage
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code

From Groom’s Parents
Mr and Mrs (groom's parents)
request the pleasure of the
company of
(line or guest's name)
at the marriage of
(bride's name)
to their son
(groom's name)
at (ceremony), (ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception), (reception address)
at (time)
dress code
RSVP

From Bride's Parents
(bride's parents)
request the pleasure of the
company of
(line or guest's name)
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride's name)
with
(groom's name)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at (reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code
RSVP

Both sets of parents are funding the wedding
 “When you hold my hand, I understand you’re my dream come true.”
(bride's parents)
together with
(groom's parents)
request the pleasure of the
company of
(guest's name)
at the marriage of
(bride) & (groom)
to be celebrated at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

Both sets of parents are funding the wedding
(bride's name) & (groom's name)
are tying the knot!
Together with our parents,
(bride's parents)
and
(groom's parents)
we warmly invite you to share
in the celebration of our marriage
(ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
Dinner and dancing to follow at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)

Both sets of parents are funding the wedding but one or more is deceased
 (groom's mother) & the late (groom's father)
together with
(bride's mother) & (bride's father)
request the pleasure of
(guest's name)
to help celebrate the love, commitment and marriage of
(groom's name) & (bride's name)
The ceremony will be held at
(ceremony), (ceremony address)
on (date) at (time)
Pre-dinner drinks will be held in the
(venue), (venue address)
commencing at (time)
Followed by a reception at (reception) at (time)

Brides parents are divorced: divorced parents are hosting the wedding together
(bride's father) and (bride's mother)
request the honour of your
presence at the marriage of their daughter
(bride's name)
to
(groom's name)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code

Child of divorced and remarried parents both hosting the wedding
(bride's father and stepmother)
and
(bride's mother and stepfather)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride's name)
to
(groom's name)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code

Brides parents are divorced: divorced parent/father & new stepmother are hosting the wedding:
(bride's father and step mother)
request the honour of your
presence
at the marriage of (bride's father)’s daughter
(bride's name)
to
(groom's name)
at (ceremony)
(ceremony address)
on (date)
at (time)
and afterwards at
(reception)
(reception address)
at (time)
dress code

Invitation to a reception only
(bride’s parents)
Invite you to join us
In celebrating the recent marriage of our daughter
(bride’s name)
To
(groom’s name)
Which took place (date and location)
Come and toast the happy couple
(date)
(reception, address)


Apologies for not crediting those clever individuals who came up with these words as we didn't keep those details. If you feel we've borrowed any wordings from you, please let us know so we can credit your work.