Thoughts on Reply Cards

Posted by , Owner of Carte Blanche, on Feb 2, 2012

When it comes to reply cards I always prefer to go with a simpler approach rather then a busier looking card. But on the other hand I’ve also designed reply cards that needed to include menu options, or dietary restrictions, shuttle bus options as well as next day brunch reply. Yes probably a bit overwhelming. Well for starters make sure to include a proper reply date. Reply cards are usually expected back one month before your wedding date. Below are design options as well as various wording examples you may want or need to consider.

Formal
The favour of your reply is requested by March 2, 2012

M_________________________________

Attending________ Regrets________

Numbers attending________________

(the letter “M” stands for Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss.)

Simple
Kindly reply by March 2, 2012

Name(s)____________________________________

Attending/Regrets__________________________

Simple Casual
RSVP by March 2, 2012

Yes_______ Sorry______

Casual
Please send in your reply by March 2, 2012

Happy to attend__________________________

Sadly won’t be attending_________________

Menu options
1. Please circle/indicate your meal choice
2. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions?
3. Do you require a vegetarian meal?
4. Please indicate a meal for each guest

Additional options
1. We will be taking the complimentary shuttle yes_______ no_______
2. We will be attending Sunday brunch yes________ no__________