Your RSVP, A way with words..

Already we're into the first week of 2010, a season which looks to be very busy and packed full of exciting weddings. Those getting hitched in January have probably enjoyed a truly 'white winter wonderland wedding' and we can't wait to see their pictures!

With 2009 behind us, many couples are now thinking about sending out their wedding invitations, RSVPs and guest information cards. Wording your wedding invitations are quite often a hot topic and is definitely one of the main questions we are asked for guidance on. With this in mind here's a few pointers:

Our most popular wedding invitation wording can be found online at http://www.your-rsvp.co.uk/ and features the most selected choices.

Traditional wording (from the brides parents)
Mr and Mrs James Allen request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jayne to Mark David Johnson at Down Hall Country House Hotel, Hatfield Heath on Saturday 17th September 2011 at 1.30pm.

Modern Wording (from both sets of parents)
Mr and Mrs James Allen and Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Sarah Jayne to Mark David at Down Hall Country House Hotel, Hatfield Heath on Saturday 17th September 2011 at 1.30pm.

Alternative Wording (from the couple)
Miss Sarah Jayne Allen and Mr Mark David Johnson request the pleasure of your company at their marriage at Down Hall Country House Hotel, Hatfield Heath on Saturday 17th September 2011 at 1.30pm.

Contemporary Wording (from the couple and both sets of parents)
Mr and Mrs James Allen and their daughter Sarah Jayne together with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson and their son Mark David request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Sarah Jayne and Mark David at Down Hall Country House Hotel, Hatfield Heath on Saturday 17th September 2011 at 1.30pm.

There are of course other circumstances that need to be considered such as:
Divorced parents
Separated parents
Invitation from children within the relationship
Deceased parent/s

In the past, we have found the following websites very useful for our couples.

1. Wedding Guide UK (click on link)



2. Hitched (click on link)



3. Confetti (click on link)

We are flexible at Your RSVP and can use any wording style selection of your choice. If you decide to order with us, and your wording style is not within our 'popular' selection, simply email us (sales@your-rsvp.co.uk) with your words and we'll be happy to accommodate (no extra charges apply).

We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have – just call us on 0870 777 7289 or email amanda@your-rsvp.co.uk

Written by Amanda Powell, Creative Director of Your RSVP
Shop online at www.your-rsvp.co.uk for more ideas and advice.

Your RSVP feature in 'Herts & Beds Your Wedding'

On sale now is the Dec 09 / Jan 10 edition of 'Herts & Beds Your Wedding' magazine. Within this issue there is a page dedicated to statement wedding stationery and Your RSVP are delighted to have been featured within it!

You can pick it up at all major newsagents and supermarkets and you'll find us on page 73! It features a couple of our fresh and funky designs - Blossom and Little Paradise! To view our other wedding invitations and wedding stationery visit http://www.your-rsvp.co.uk/

T: 0870 777 7289

E: sales@your-rsvp.co.uk

W: http://www.your-rsvp.co.uk/

Your RSVP Wedding Stationery launch personalised poems!

This month, Your RSVP are bursting with excitement...why?, well we are launching a new service tailored exclusively for our personalised and bespoke wedding stationery ranges.

Introducing bespoke wedding poems!
(...here's a taster)

You've chosen your Wedding date with absolute delight
And you've sat down and worked out who you want to invite
You've settled on fabulous stationery from Your RSVP
So why not finish it off, with some personalised poetry.

You simply decide the details that you want to see
And then fill in your order form with Your RSVP
Your personalised wording will be with you soon
For a special and unique touch for a modern Bride and Groom.

From October 2009, Your RSVP are pleased to offer a personalised poem service for inclusion on any of your wedding stationery items. Check out our website www.your-rsvp.co.uk. Most popular pieces include:

• Save the date cards
  
• Wedding invitations
• Evening invitations
• Thank you cards

Not only will you love the individuality and style that this service brings, prices are inviting too. Simply priced at £10 per verse (4 lines per verse), it'll add that special touch and certainly get your guests talking. To order your personalised poem, email sales@your-rsvp.co.uk after you have placed your wedding stationery order online and we'll add this service to your account.

For more information or queries - please contact Amanda Powell on:
T: 0870 777 7289 or
email: amanda@your-rsvp.co.uk

Your Top Wedding Stationery Questions!

At Your RSVP, we're delighted to help you with your wedding stationery questions (encourage them even!). It can be quite a daunting task putting together the guest list, let alone choosing what wedding stationery you'll need and with what etiquette. With this in mind, we have put together your top questions for wedding guest stationery. With years of experience, we hope this overcomes your most common queries.

What wedding stationery choices do I have?
There are a few options to consider when sending your wedding guest stationery. It mainly depends on budget - but as a basic you'll need wedding invitations. At Your RSVP, your options are between blank, personalised or bespoke wedding stationery and from there whether you'll want a postcard style or folded invitation. Then, you can consider RSVP cards (day, evening or both) and guest information cards which aren't essential, but do make replies faster and the day run smoother!

When should I send out my wedding invitations?
Normally couples send out their wedding invitations 6 weeks before the big day but with the couples we've had the pleasure of working with, the average is closer to 3-6 months. Of course, there are many things to consider when you think about timings such as: Is your wedding abroad, in peak wedding season (May-Sept), around Bank Holidays / Easter / Christmas? If the answer is yes, then we would suggest not only sending out your invitations early, but consider save the date cards up to a year in advance.

How many wedding invitations do I need?
The most common mistake when ordering wedding invitations is counting the whole wedding party! Remember it's per household, which may include two, three or even four guests that you'd like to attend. So for example, a typical wedding of 80 guests would probably need around 50 wedding invitations. Do order a few extra invites (around 10-20) just in case a few RSVP's are declined.

How should I word my wedding invitations?
In our experience, the wording of wedding invitations are unique to every couple. Some will want to invite their guests themselves, some from the brides parents, some from both sets or even from the children! We have suggested a few examples on our website (click here to view), but like most wedding suppliers, we're flexible and can use any wording you wish on our personalised and bespoke wedding stationery.

How should I address my wedding invitations?
Think of how your wedding will be, very formal or relaxed. Many couples choose to address the wedding invitations with first names only - for the more formal they'll use full titles and surnames. There's no right or wrong answer - but you'll need to keep it consistent. For example/ If you decide on first names only then remember to use first names on the place cards too.

Do we send wedding invitations to the wedding party?
Here we refer to the parents, bridesmaids or best man! It's personal choice but I'd say YES every time. Even when I've designed wedding stationery for my close friends, they have always sent me an invitation (which does make me smile).

We are not inviting children to the day, how do we word this without upsetting anyone?
We have had many couples who have decided that the marriage and wedding breakfast should be just an adult affair, to those that couldn't imagine their day without the little ones. Our suggestion would be to add a polite note on your wedding invitation that works along these lines:

Due to guest number restrictions at our venue, we are unable to extend this invitation to children during the marriage and wedding breakfast. We hope that you will see this as an opportunity to enjoy an adult day, let your hair down and enjoy the party with us!

We have lived together for years and have decided not to opt for a traditional gift list - how do we ask for cash donations without offending?
Since many couples live together first, then marry this is a popular request. In the past we have added a sentence on the wedding invitation or guest information card which says: "Although your presence, is the only present needed. If you would like to wish us well on our path to married life, cash gifts would be greatly appreciated".

Do we need RSVP cards and how long should I allow for replies?
No, it is not essential to send RSVP cards but we can tell you that you will get a 60% better response (meaning you'll have more time to do other important wedding planning, than chasing replies). We recommend leaving 4 weeks for replies, by which time you may need to send out a few of your spare invitations to your reserve list.

What should I include on my guest information cards?
It's surprising how much information you'll need to tell all your wedding party and these cards are a fantastic place to put it all. Most popular headings include the directions, the gift list (you'll need to get a list number before you get scanning those gifts!), nearby accommodation, taxis and any special requests.

When should I order my wedding stationery?
Most suppliers, including Your RSVP will need around 3-4 weeks to prepare your wedding stationery from design to delivery. Handmade suppliers will need longer and it will of course depend on their committed workload. We can express orders too - we've been known to turn wedding invitations around in 7 working days in the past!

We will be posting a new blog soon to address the most common wedding day stationery questions. If you have any queries yourself, just call 0870 777 7289 or email amanda@your-rsvp.co.uk.

Written by Amanda Powell, Creative Director of Your RSVP
Shop online at www.your-rsvp.co.uk for more ideas and advice.

Your Wedding Stationery - A quick guide to what's needed

Your Wedding Stationery

: A quick guide to what's needed

Your wedding stationery is usually the first impression you'll make to all of your guests and ultimately gives them a taste of what's to come. On the day itself, your stationery plays a very important part to co-ordinate with your chosen theme or colour but also informs everyone of what is going to happen, where they are to be seated to what they will even be eating.

With so many things to plan for and so many suppliers to talk to, www.your-rsvp.co.uk wants to make your wedding stationery choices as simple as possible. With this in mind, we've put together a quick checklist which details all of the items you need to consider in the run up to the wedding.

For Your Guests
Save the date cards – These can be sent out up to a year in advance and are perfect for weddings being held abroad or in peak wedding season (May-September)

Invitations for day and/or evening – Essential for every wedding and can be sent out 6-12 weeks in advance of the big day. Allow at least 4-5 weeks for RSVPs.

Guest information cards – For directions, gift lists, nearby accommodation, taxi's, special requests. It's here you can detail everything about your wedding day.

RSVP cards for day and/or evening – Sending RSVP cards generally mean you'll get an 80% better response than if you leave guests to reply themselves.

Thank you cards - You may wish to thank all of your guests for coming and sharing one of the most important days of your life.

Your Wedding Day
Order of service – A programme of your ceremony to include hymns, readings and music.

Table plan – Essential to help all of your guests be seated for the wedding breakfast.

Menus – Gives guests a choice of food, or details what they will be eating before the food arrives.

Place cards – Helps everyone know where they should sit and co-ordinates with the menus and table names / numbers.

Table names / numbers – Table names and table numbers help guests be seated quickly when they enter the wedding breakfast.

As one of the leading providers of online wedding stationery, we hope we have helped you with your most important wedding stationery choices. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have – just call us on 0870 777 7289 or email amanda@your-rsvp.co.uk

Written by Amanda Powell, Creative Director of Your RSVP Wedding Stationery
Shop online at www.your-rsvp.co.uk for more ideas and advice.

Your RSVP Wedding Stationery: Blogger.com

Your RSVP wedding stationery arrives on Blogger.com

We've arrived, www.your-rsvp.co.uk is now on Blogger.com! By popular demand, we're here to help you with your wedding invitations and stationery for your big day and can't wait to hear all about your wedding plans. Its here you'll be kept up to date with our special offers, new designs and helpful wedding stationery pointers. We want to hear from you too, so feel free to post any questions. For those that are new to Your RSVP, here's a little bit about ourselves!

At Your RSVP, we have wedding stationery ideas that are fresh, funky and fabulous! Whether you need just wedding cards or the whole package, we’ll give you some divine inspiration.

Choose from:
Save the date cards
Wedding invitations
RSVP card
Information cards
Wedding order of service
Wedding menu
Wedding place cards
Wedding table numbers
Wedding table names
Evening invitations
Table plan
Thank you cards

Our Services:
Bespoke wedding invitations and wedding stationery: We'll create an exquisite design that will help set the style of your wedding and give guests a flavour of what's to come.

Personalised wedding invitations and wedding stationery: An energetic range of striking wedding cards and complementing wedding stationery personalised with your own unique details. There are so many wedding invitation ideas and NEW designs you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Blank wedding invites and wedding stationery: Select your design and you complete your own wedding day information.

Need help with invitation wording? We have several suggestions to help get you started. With easy online ordering, you’ll enjoy your own online account and the personal service you’d expect from one of the leading providers of quality online wedding stationery.

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