where do I write my name (reply card question)

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I just received an invitation to a wedding and I am a little confused by the reply card. It asks for a reply, then there is about an inch of space, and then I am supposed to check off what I want for dinner.

I thought I was supposed to write my response (and name) in the one inch space, but another friend says that is not right and I should write it on the back. I guess it really doesn't matter, but I am just curious what I am supposed to do.

[Sabrina]

I would write it in the space on the front of the card. As the bride, I wouldn't have wanted to flip all my RSVP cards over to get the name on one side and the entree selection on the other side.

[ManteoChik]

I would assume that either an envelope was included for you to return the reply card or you will be putting it in one of your own?? If so, you could always include your address on the back flap where you close the envelope - that way you don't have to write on the reply card and the bride can still see who it is from based on the name and address.

[villanelle75]

I always like to write a note on repsonse cards because as a bride, I loved reading all the well wishes that others put on our response cards. In addition to a nice thing for the couple to read, it come sin handy since you can sign the note. Something short, like "We can't wait!" or "wouldn't miss it!" is fine, adn then sign your name. As long as it's legible, it works to identify you.

In this case, it definitely sounds like your nam is supposed to go in the one inch space. If you are bringing a date, just be sure to include both names so they know to count you as 2.

[BTB]

If there's a really tiny space, it might be meant for you to write a number in, as in:

Chicken Kiev __1__
Steak Tartare __1__

or however it breaks down. It does seem odd though that there's no space for your name anywhere, the bride may've numbered them to correspond to your name, but just in case it was an oversight, I'd write the names somewhere on the front of the card - maybe there's room along the bottom?

[Sazoo]

Maybe the bride intended that you write your name next to your meal choice? That way she knows the names of each guest coming, as well as each person's specific meal selection. *shrug* Just an idea...

If it were me, I'd somehow write my name on the RSVP card along with checking my meal selection, even if there is no obvious place to put it. You could even just write a little note at the bottom, maybe - "Looking forward to your wedding! Love Me".

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Thanks everyone. I thought there might be an easy answer I was missing, but I guess not. There is a number on the back of the card, I hadn't noticed until BTB mentioned it, so maybe that is how she is keeping track. I wrote a little note anyway. :)

[Happy1]

Yup-she probably has your name connected to the number on the back of the card. We did that with our RSVPs even though we didn't give a meal choice (we had a buffet).

Still would be confusing though.;)

Nikki :D