What are some other words for RSVP?

RSVP has several friendly alternatives that work well on wedding invitations. The simplest is 'please reply', which is clear and warm. You might also write 'kindly respond', 'please respond by...', or 'let us know by...'. For a more traditional tone, some couples use 'the favour of a reply is requested', though this can sound formal. On reply cards, you often see two options: 'accepts with pleasure' and 'declines with regret'. These are polite ways of saying yes or no. You can also use 'joyfully accepts' and 'regretfully declines' if you want a warmer feel. If you are using a wedding website, you might say 'RSVP online' or 'please confirm your attendance online'. For a casual wedding, you could write 'can you make it? please tell us by...'. The key is to be consistent and clear. Choose one phrase and use it on your invitation, reply card and website so guests are not confused. You can also combine RSVP with a plain English line, for example 'RSVP by 1 June' and then 'please reply online at our website'. This helps guests who may not know the abbreviation. Whatever wording you choose, make sure the deadline and method are obvious.