{"id":18859,"date":"2022-05-19T17:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T17:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=18859"},"modified":"2024-09-16T11:17:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:17:12","slug":"how-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Ways to Respond to a Wedding Invitation (Formal\/Informal)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.206088992974%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.206088992974%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being invited to a wedding is always honor, no matter how formal or informal an affair the big day will be.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing to do once you have received an invitation is to respond to as promptly as possible to let the happy couple know whether you will be able to celebrate their special day with them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those of us who have never planned a wedding&mdash;or who have planned one a long time ago&mdash;tend not to be aware of just how stressful they are to plan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your friends and family members the courtesy of checking your schedule and confirming with the other guest(s) included in your invitation whether you can attend or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Then, respond to the invitation in the appropriate manner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is appropriate will of course depend on your relationship to the bride and groom, as well as on the character of both the wedding and the invitation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a comprehensive run-through of how to respond to a wedding invitation, whether it is to your brother&rsquo;s small gathering at city hall or your fancy friend from college&rsquo;s destination wedding on Lake Como.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to a wedding invitation formally&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg\" alt=\"How to respond to a wedding invitation formally\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22322 size-full eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20854%20480'%3E%3Crect%20width='854'%20height='480'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"How to respond to a wedding invitation formally\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally-.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-formally--150x84.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most formal wedding invitations will come with an RSVP card and a pre-stamped envelope to send it back in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>First things first: Fill in the RSVP card&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s just do every bride, groom, and wedding planner a favor and all solemnly swear that we will fill out those little three-by-five-inch cards as soon as we get them! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too often, they are tossed aside, get lost in a pile of papers, get accidentally recycled, or seemingly just disappear into thin air.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid having to answer to an anxious bride who is calling you up to enquire about the whereabouts of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/dictionary\/RSVP#:~:text=1%20RSVP-,abbreviation,s'il%20vous%20pla%C3%AEt.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/strong> card, just get it out of the envelope, filled out, back in its return envelope, and safely into a post box as soon as you can.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When filling out an RSVP card, don&rsquo;t rush through it so fast that you end up failing to include key information. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that you have written your full name, for one! Specify whether you are coming and then make clear whether you are bringing a plus one (if you&rsquo;re allowed to). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, say who they are. Choose your meal and make clear whether you have any dietary restrictions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, just because the RSVP card is a form of sorts doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t add a personal touch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not scribble a cute congratulatory note in the corner? Even a simple &ldquo;Congratulations! <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/hope-all-is-well-with-you-alternatives\/\">Hope all is well with you!<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rdquo; will do the trick.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now as we got that out of our way, let&rsquo;s get right on the various responses you could give when accepting a wedding invitation in a formal way.<\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><b>1. Ms. Mahoney and Mr. Jameson accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews to the wedding reception of their daughter Johanna and Mr. Hannes Yuval on Sunday, March 17<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> at 2:00 pm.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a highly formal and traditional way to accept a wedding invitation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is most appropriate in cases where the bride&rsquo;s parents are hosting the wedding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to send a formal acceptance of this kind, write it out on nice stationary with a good pen and send it by snail mail.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be strange to respond in this way to an informal wedding invitation received from friends through WhatsApp, so only use this phrasing when the wedding invitation has been sent in the post by the parents of the bride.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Dear Sally and George, Harry and I are so excited to attend your wedding on June 3<\/b><b>rd<\/b><b>, 2022. Kind regards, Harry and Claire O&rsquo;Kiely.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be intimidated about all the rules about <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-start-formal-letters\/\">how to properly write formal letters<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, don&rsquo;t worry, this sample response is the perfect way to respond to a formal invitation sent by the engaged couple themselves.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you receive an elegant invitation on nice stationary, respond by writing out a sweet note on a nice card and sending it back via the post.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&rsquo;t need to go into too much detail when formally accepting a wedding invitation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, this process is essentially a formality that allows the couple to know how much food and drink to order. You can gush to them about how happy you are on the day!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Dear Mick and Katie, Georgina and I are so happy for you and cannot wait to be a part of the festivities on July 4<\/b><b>th<\/b><b>, 2023. Best wishes, Sally and Georgina Oppenheim<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you are sending a formal acceptance of a wedding invitation doesn&rsquo;t mean you have to pretend to be a robot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I mean, after all, these are your people! There is still room in a formal acceptance letter for well wishes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Dearest Alison and Andrew, we are so pleased to be able to accept your kind invitation to the wedding on April 1<\/b><b>st<\/b><b>, 2023. We wish you every happiness and look forward to witnessing the first day of the rest of your lives. Yours sincerely, Tyler and Shana<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are hand-writing a letter of acceptance to post to your newly engaged friend or family member, why not add a few kind sentiments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These will only be appreciated, and they will not detract from the formal tone of the letter.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to a wedding invitation informally&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some people go for the full shebang&ndash;&ndash;the big princess dress, the formal invitations, and the marquee&mdash;other people decide they would be happier with a more low-key wedding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimate, informal weddings can be a whole lot of fun. You get to hang out with people you love without having to stand on ceremony too much.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you receive an invitation that doesn&rsquo;t require a traditional confirmation of attendance, you can personalize your response to your heart&rsquo;s content and be as genuine as you want.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways you could confirm your attendance to a more informal shindig.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Hi guys! So excited for your special day! Of course we&rsquo;ll be there! Can&rsquo;t wait to see Claire walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams <\/b><b>&#9786;<\/b><b> See you on Friday for a celebratory drink. Big hug, Samantha and Alyssa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it would be inconceivable to begin a formal wedding invitation acceptance with &ldquo;Hi guys!&rdquo;, this is an entirely appropriate opener for an informal acceptance letter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can mention something about the ceremony you are looking forward to, or else reference an inside joke.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the bride and groom have decided to have a more informal affair, they will surely appreciate you picking up on the tone of the invitation and will like seeing what you come up with in your response.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Dear Sara and Henry, Congratulations on this exciting milestone! We always knew you two were meant to be. Can&rsquo;t wait to see you make it official. We will absolutely be there on March 2<\/b><b>nd<\/b><b>. Love, your biggest supporters from day 1, Ian and Alana<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referencing your personal relationship to the happy couple is never a bad idea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve always thought they&rsquo;d end up getting married, you can mention this in your wedding invitation acceptance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Well, well, well! So very happy to get this in the post this morning. What a beautiful invitation from two beautiful people. Can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing when responding to an informal wedding invitation is showing a good measure of enthusiasm.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While formal invitations and responses take a more distant approach by definition, informal invitation correspondence has the advantage that it can be as familiar as the parties involved want it to be.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this can also make you feel under pressure to say lots of gushing, funny things. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing to do when responding informally to a wedding invitation is just to speak from the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The more genuine your acceptance, the more it will be appreciated.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Our two favorite people are getting hitched! And of course, we&rsquo;ll be there. So happy for you and can&rsquo;t wait to have an absolute blast on August 10<\/b><b>th<\/b><b>. Hugs from all of us in Seattle.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a cute and straightforward way for one couple to respond to a wedding invitation from another couple they are good friends with. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy, light-hearted, and appropriately excited.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg\" alt=\"How to respond to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22325 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg\" alt=\"How to respond to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-respond-to-a-wedding-invitation-on-WhatsApp.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the introduction of new technologies, what would once have been literally unthinkable is now frequently coming to pass.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to a wedding invite on WhatsApp? Our grandparents would wonder what the world is coming to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you communicate with a close friend or family member almost exclusively over WhatsApp, it might seem only natural to you to respond to their invitation in your regular chat.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine, for example, that your friend lives across the world and has sent you an informal wedding invite in the post. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there really a point in sending back a physical piece of paper? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless it is important to the bride and groom, not really.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to respond by simply firing off a quick WhatsApp message. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do be aware though, that while this is a nothing-to-see-here situation for some, it might be considered rude by others. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always assess the situation carefully before responding to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Yay! So excited you&rsquo;re getting hitched. Of course I will be there. My plus one will be Tom.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect response to send to a friend who has invited you to her wedding in an informal manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe she has invited you over WhatsApp, or else has sent an informal invitation over email or in the mail.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By sending this response to a wedding invitation over WhatsApp you&rsquo;re giving your friend all the information she needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;re confirming that you&rsquo;ll be there, that you&rsquo;ll bring a plus one, and who they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Oh, I will absolutely be there on your special day. Can&rsquo;t wait to see Claire and Bonnie as flower girls!&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about responding to wedding invitations over WhatsApp is that you don&rsquo;t have to spend too long thinking about exactly how to say what you mean. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, just see it as another piece of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/55744183\/Teaching_Casual_Conversation_The_Issue_of_Simplification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">casual conversation<\/a>&mdash;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this time it just happens to be about someone&rsquo;s wedding, rather than say, a recipe you&rsquo;re sharing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re most excited to see your friend&rsquo;s daughters be flower girls, you can add this into your message. These personal touches never go amiss!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Is this even a question? YES! I will attend your wedding on April 8<\/b><b>th<\/b><b>, 2023.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t be afraid to be informal when responding to a wedding invitation from someone you&rsquo;re close to! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They don&rsquo;t become a different person just because someone has put an engagement ring on their finger!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response is a cute way to express excitement for the upcoming festivities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Hi Jane, I&rsquo;m so sorry that I never sent you back the RSVP card, it totally slipped my mind. I would still love to come, if it isn&rsquo;t too much hassle now? Let me know! And again, I&rsquo;m so sorry, I&rsquo;m sure you have enough on your plate right now!&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also slightly more awkward circumstances under which you might find yourself responding to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may initially have felt very excited for your friend&rsquo;s wedding upon receiving the invitation, but then forgot about RSVPing as regular life stressors took their toll.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you realize after the RSVP date that you haven&rsquo;t gotten back to your friend about their wedding, you could send a quick WhatsApp message like the one above. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, you aren&rsquo;t too late, and your friend will tell you that you can still come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you find yourself in this position, let it be a lesson for the next time!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18870\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"How to Respond to a Wedding Invitation Pin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg 924w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-735x1103.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18870 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"How to Respond to a Wedding Invitation Pin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg 924w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin-735x1103.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-a-Wedding-Invitation-Pin.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to reply to a wedding invitation if not attending<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of good reasons why you might not be planning to attend a wedding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be because you&rsquo;re struggling financially, and the wedding is in some far away country and will be an expensive affair. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be because you have another wedding that you have already agreed to attend on the same weekend.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might even just be that you don&rsquo;t feel particularly close to the couple getting married and would rather not take a day off work and spend unnecessary cash on people you don&rsquo;t know that well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the case may be, it can feel awkward to have to turn down an invitation to someone&rsquo;s wedding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as long as you do it tactfully, you should not feel bad about saying you can&rsquo;t attend. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the couple&rsquo;s special day is important, your wants, needs, financial situation, and comfort level are just as important. Do what&rsquo;s best for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a run-through of ways you could respond to a wedding invitation if you aren&rsquo;t attending. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need more guidance, check out this guide on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/apology-letter-for-not-attending-event\/\">how to write an apology letter for not attending an event<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Ms. Mary Mulligan and Mr. Jack Barrows regret that they cannot accept the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Heatherington for Sunday, 17<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> October at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the proper formulation for a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"formal letter\" href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-write-a-formal-letter\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">formal letter<\/a> saying that you are unable to attend a wedding hosted by the bride&rsquo;s parents.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not much more to it. Write this nicely on a piece of good stationary and send it off. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need to provide a reason for why you cannot make it if the invitation is of a highly formal nature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Mr. Jack Barrows gladly accepts the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Heatherington for Sunday, 17<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> October at 2:00 pm. Ms. Mary Mulligan regrets that she will not be able to attend.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how to respond to a formal wedding invitation if one person on the invitation is able to attend and the other is not. This split response makes clear who will and who will not be attending the wedding in question.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you receive a highly formal wedding invitation and only one party to invitation can attend, this is way to respond.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Dear Seamus and Otegha, Thanks so much for inviting us to your wedding. Unfortunately, we will not be able to join on you on your special day. We will certainly be thinking of you and wish you every happiness for this exciting new stage of your lives. Best wishes, Lara Candle and David Ali<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to feel bad for not being able to make it to someone&rsquo;s wedding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only thing that matters is that you let them know in good time and send them well wishes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This informal response lets the bride and groom know that you can&rsquo;t make it but that you will be thinking of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case closed. You are under no obligation to say why you cannot attend&ndash;&ndash;after all, you may just not want to pay to attend an overseas wedding. Or, you may not want to spend the day with someone you know will be at the wedding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the case, saying no is your prerogative and the only thing that matters is that you do so politely.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>17. Dear Jemima and Kirke, We are so sad that we won&rsquo;t be able to spend this special day with you! Unfortunately, we are away in Japan for Kirke&rsquo;s brother&rsquo;s wedding. We will be thinking of you and will be with you in spirit on June 2<\/b><b>nd<\/b><b>!&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you don&rsquo;t have to tell a couple why you can&rsquo;t attend their wedding, doesn&rsquo;t mean that you shouldn&rsquo;t. Perhaps you want to make clear that if it weren&rsquo;t for pre-existing plans, you would have loved to come.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample answer features an explanation for the invitees&rsquo; absence.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/my-apologies\/\"><b>My apologies<\/b><\/a><b>, I am not going to be able to make it. I would have loved to be there to celebrate with you, but I am out of the country that weekend.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is simple and to the point. Nothing more to say and there is no need to be too labored about the fact that you can&rsquo;t make it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to reply to a marriage invitation in a funny way&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why all the serious pomp and circumstance? Weddings are supposed to be a fun celebration of love!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particularly if your friends have a good sense of humor and will want the celebration of their love to be reflective of their light-hearted approach to life, they will surely appreciate a funny response to their wedding invitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>18. I could have sworn you guys were already married. Just kidding, can&rsquo;t wait. Mary and I will be there on Sunday, March 8<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a funny response to send to a wedding invitation from two people who behave like an old married couple, or to a couple who have been together for years or decades.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If people tend to assume this couple is already married, they will surely get a chuckle out of your witty response.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Really?!? She actually said &ldquo;Yes&rdquo;?! Jeremy, you&rsquo;re punching way above your weight. Thanks for doing us all a favor and taking him off our hands, Hannah! Can&rsquo;t wait to be with you on your special day.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a funny response for the groom&rsquo;s friend to send to the engaged couple.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By faking disbelief that the groom-to-be&rsquo;s fianc&eacute; has actually agreed to marry him, you can rib your friend a little while also complimenting his choice of future wife.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, it is no standard wedding invitation response and will be sure to stand out among all the sincere and well-meaning good wishes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>20. You two!!! The fact that you even think you have to ask me is mildly offensive. Is there any world in which I wouldn&rsquo;t come?! Can&rsquo;t wait to watch you try on dresses Julia, eat cake with you, etc. My ride or die, I will be by your side through all the difficult prep, etc. And don&rsquo;t worry Johnny, when things get tough, I&rsquo;ve got your back &#128521;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great response to send if you are fairly certain you are going to be the maid of honor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need to be formal, you&rsquo;re talking to your best friend and her future husband. You can joke that it is offensive that they even have to ask you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can also let your bestie&rsquo;s fianc&eacute; know that, at the end of the day, you&rsquo;ve got his back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are of course saying this in a lighthearted way, it reflects approval on a deeper level and is sure to be appreciated.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>21. I mean, I will come, but not for you. Definitely for the open bar. Only for the bar. And I won&rsquo;t cry. I joke. Can&rsquo;t wait to watch you two tie the knot (glass in hand)!!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a funny response to send. 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