to rsvp

After deciding on Kunde, we knew we wanted to build a wedding that highlighted and complemented the site's beauty and character. We wanted an approachable, rustic, not-too-many-frills type of affair that represented as much about the two of us as we could possibly squeeze in.

When we stumbled upon the plain yet playful brown-and-white kraft paper invites from Paper Source, we knew they were The One.

 

 

 

We decided to do a version of their invite (with our own version of the text), but with one side in German and one side in English. Because such a feat had never been done (nor could they double-print on their precious cardstock), we had them print two and mount them together - making the invite extra-thick and special.  

 

 

 

 

With so many out-of-towners, we decided to also do a little schedule of the weekend and all its happenings.

 

 

 

 

My favorite part of the invitation suite, however, was the RSVP.

We included boxes for guests to mark off which events they'd attend (drinks, wedding, brunch) because if you know me, you know how much I love checking off boxes.

We allowed guests to specify what they'd like for dinner by circling their icon of choice (cow, fish, vegetable).

AND we asked for a song request!

 

some fun responses that made us smile

While you may not be planning a wedding anytime soon, you likely will be attending one sometime down the road.

 

So some words of advice on wedding invitation/RSVP etiquette from my recent days as a bride:

 

1. RSVP!!!!

You would not believe the number of people we had to go chasing down to find out if they were really attending or not.  You may think that mentioning that you're excited for the big day over coffee counts as a formal response, but it really does not.  Even if you're the bride or groom's very best friend, do the right thing and send in your response.  It's already stamped for you!  And if you really can't get yourself to a mailbox, just shoot the bride or groom an email ASAP to let them know your plans.

 

2. RSVP early!!!!

My mom and I were always so excited to check the mailbox each day and so appreciated all those who let us know early.  It's amazing the amount of decisions that depend on one's guest count and the earlier the bride and groom know, the better.  I guarantee your prompt response will be very much appreciated.

 

3. RSVP with love

I was so impressed by so many of the adorable cards we got sent as RSVPs in return - little notes, little pictures, even some done up in red and white stripes!  It takes you just a minute or two to jot down something extra to add spice to your response, but it will bring the soon-to-be newlyweds much, much joy.

 

xoxo

KK