How to Write a Formal RSVP to an Invitation
By Michael Lee

When you receive an invitation for an event, you should know how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. RSVP basically means please respond. Not responding would be considered rude, as your host took the time to send you an invitation.

Don't think that it's not important to learn how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. Your gracious host needs your reply because they will have to count the number of people coming. To learn how to write a reply, read on!

1) Keep It Short.

It doesn't take a professional writer to learn how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. The rules are quite simple. First, keep it short. After all, you only need to confirm whether you are attending or not. Don't write about anything more, as your host probably has more than a hundred RSVPs to sort out.

2) Follow Instructions.

Some invitations come with instructions on how to send your RSVP. Others prefer email to snail mail. Sometimes, the instructions also come with a specific date on when you can reply. If there's no indication, try to respond as soon as you can.

3) Follow This Format.

The general format of how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation goes something like this:

"Mr. and Mrs. Santiago accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Resella for Saturday, twelfth of November."

If you are unable to attend, simply replace "accept with pleasure" with "regret that they are unable to accept." Try to mirror the original layout of the invitation (words are usually centered) and use plain white paper. If you want to be truly formal, you can reply with a handwritten letter.

Although they don't teach you how to write a formal RSVP letter to an invitation, it's very easy to figure it out. Simply respect the way you have been given the invitation, learn to follow instructions and be as formal as possible.

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