Rice, stew, very plenty. This is what many Nigerians have interpreted RSVP on invitation cards to mean. In reality, it is a French abbreviation that simply translates in English to; 'please respond' (respondez s'il Vous plait).
RSVP on invitation cards can be traced as far back as the 1800s. Undoubtedly its usage has gained acceptability the world over and is here to stay.
In this part of the world though, RSVPs are often ignored and seem just like a formality or something to complete and invite with.
Wedding invites and RSVP
Weddings are one of life's most memorable and happiest events. It is no wonder a lot of effort is put into inviting loved ones from all over. The use of invitation cards for weddings is perhaps the most common means of giving out invites. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs and are beautiful to look at. In many cases, they also contain maps for directions to the venue of the event.
In recent times, however, there has been a change. Wedding invites are now being sent via SMS and wedding cards are gradually becoming outdated and old-fashioned. Whether invitations are sent out via SMS or wedding cards it is important to respond to the RSVP as this helps the event planner or organizer to be able to make adequate preparation. Replying or responding to the RSVP gives an almost accurate figure to the event planner as to how many guests to expect and as such he or she can plan for the wedding accordingly. The Fact that SMS' are being used to send out wedding invitations does not make an RSVP unimportant. Below are 3 reasons why you should use an RSVP on your SMS wedding invitation.
RSVP- Use and Importance
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Using SMS saves you time that would otherwise have been spent going from one friend, family member, or location to the other handing out invites. Saves you stress too.
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It is also easier for people to reply to an SMS than card invites. Using SMS gets you lots of responses within a short period.
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Using SMS rather than printed invitation cards also saves you money. It costs more to print invitation cards than to send SMS.
Find further reasons to use SMS for wedding invitations. Get to know why you should use bulk SMS to send a wedding invitation.
Sample wedding SMS
- Together with their families, Sandra Thompson and John Mark request your presence at their wedding ceremony.3rd March 2022 @Eko hotel and suites. The colors of the day are; white, red, blue. RSVP Thomas 0812456, Joseph 08234678.
- Join Alice Moses and Frank Tyson as they make their wedding vows on the 4th of April 2022 @villa garden. RSVP Yemi 0871343, Vivian 0984246987.
- Helen Chuks and Gabriel John request your presence as they are joined in holy matrimony on the 28th of November 2022 @chapel of love. RSVP; Williams 0974257, Benjamin 08153478.
Some invitees may also have questions and it is expected that they reach out to the contacts on the RSVP and so for this reason the RSVP should be the Host or events planner/manager.
Having decided to send your wedding invitations through SMS, get started with a bulk SMS account. Look through our list of sample wedding invitation SMS.