One of the decisions you'll make when planning your invitation suite is how guests will RSVP. Some couples prefer a traditional RSVP card mailed back with the invitation, while others direct guests to their wedding website to respond online.

Both options work well. The best choice depends on your guest list, wedding style, and the experience you'd like to create for your guests!

Physical RSVP Cards

Printed RSVP cards have been included in wedding invitation suites for generations, and many couples still prefer them today.

A physical RSVP card gives guests everything they need in one place. They can fill it out, place it in the enclosed return envelope, and drop it in the mail without searching for a website or remembering a password.

Couples often choose printed RSVP cards because they:

• Feel cohesive with the rest of the invitation suite.
• Create a more traditional experience.
• Are easy for guests who aren't as comfortable using online RSVP forms.
• Become a keepsake alongside the invitation.
  

A Few Things to Consider

Physical RSVP cards do require return postage if you'd like to make responding as convenient as possible. You'll also need to manually record responses as they arrive, although many couples find this to be a worthwhile tradeoff.

Looking for inspiration? Couples planning a garden wedding celebration often choose our Tuscany Poppies Invitation Collection which includes an RSVP card with delicate florals and return envelope. 

Or if you're looking for something a bit more modern and sleek, the Rusty Peach Collection may be the perfect match for you!

Online RSVPs

Online RSVPs have become increasingly popular over the past several years, especially for couples hosting larger weddings or destination celebrations.

Guests simply visit your wedding website, enter their name, and submit their response.

Many couples appreciate online RSVPs because they:

• Eliminate return postage.
• Automatically organize guest responses.
• Make it easy to collect meal selections and other information.
• Allow guests to update their response if plans change.

For weddings with multiple events, online RSVP systems can also simplify collecting responses for welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches.

A Few Things to Consider

Some guests may overlook the RSVP instructions if they're only listed on your wedding website. Others may set the invitation aside with plans to respond later and simply forget.

If you're choosing an online RSVP, make sure the instructions are easy to find on your invitation or details card.

Can You Combine Both?

Absolutely.

Some couples include a traditional RSVP card while also allowing guests to respond online. Others reserve printed RSVP cards for older relatives and provide a website link for everyone else.

There's no rule that says you have to choose one method exclusively. The best solution is the one that works for your guest list.