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How to Respond to an RSVP in 8 Easy Steps

How to respond to a RSVP: woman happily using her laptop at home

Whether you’ve received an invitation to a wedding, baby shower, birthday party, or other event, knowing how to respond to an RSVP doesn’t come naturally to everyone — especially if you don’t often receive formal invitations. 

In this guide, we’ll explain the details of RSVP etiquette and take you through the process of properly (and promptly) replying to an RSVP request.
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Yee-Haw! Fun Western Invitations and Wording Ideas

Western invitations: 3 invitation cards, a hat, and a horseshoe

Whether it’s a kid’s birthday, baby shower, housewarming, adult birthday party, or other celebration, a Western theme makes for a darn-tootin’ good time! It’s a chance to get everyone together dressed in cowboy hats, boots, and glittering spurs. 

But before indulging in the festivities, you must invite your guests. Luckily, you’ll find plenty of Western invitations here to match your Western party theme, plus Western-inspired wording ideas to include in your invite. So giddy up, partner — it’s time to make it happen!
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Double the Fun: Joint Birthday Party Invitations

Joint birthday party invitations: invitation card and some beach toys

What’s better than celebrating a birthday? Celebrating two at once! Whether you’re planning a joint birthday party for kids or your own b-day fiesta with a bestie, it’s sure to be twice as fun. 

Get the lowdown on hosting a joint birthday party with top party planning tips, plus discover joint birthday party invitations you can customize now and send in minutes.
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Toast the (Still) Happy Couple with These 12 Anniversary Invitations

2 anniversary invitations

All these years later, your love is still going strong. Sometimes, you’re not quite sure how you do it, but with a little patience, a pinch of tough love, and years’ worth of compromise, you fall deeper in love every year. And now, here you are, ready to send out your wedding anniversary invitations to celebrate another year of marriage.

Whether celebrating one year of marriage or 60, you want your friends and loved ones by your side. Some of them have been with you since the beginning — popping bottles at your bachelorette party, tearing up at your bridal shower, and holding your bouquet at the altar. But now, your family and group of friends have expanded, and you want all these new faces to gather with you at your anniversary party, too.

Because that’s what a marriage is, isn’t it? There comes a point when it’s no longer just about the two of you. Your lives have merged into one, bringing all your friends, family, children, and loved ones into it.

And these anniversary card invites ensure they’re right there with you, toasting to your “we still do” and your lives together. We’ve recommended invitations for different milestones, but each of these anniversary invites can be customized to match your stage of marriage.
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Catholic Wedding Invitation Wording and Design Ideas

Catholic wedding invitation

For many couples, having a Catholic church wedding and saying “I do” before God and loved ones is a sacred experience that highlights the importance of faith.

Before you get to the altar, you’ll want to select a Catholic wedding invitation that sets the tone for your big day. With that goal in mind, we’re sharing ideas on how to craft your wedding invitation message — including Bible verses. We’ll also share some of our favorite Catholic wedding invitation designs that you can begin customizing as soon as you’re ready.
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Winter Onederland Party: Glittering Ways to Celebrate a One-Year-Old

Winter onederland party invitation

Your precious baby is turning one! It seems like yesterday that you were planning a baby shower and getting ready for your bundle of joy’s arrival. Now it’s time to start planning a first birthday party. 

Whether your child is a wintertime baby or you’re simply a fan of seasonal celebrations, you can’t go wrong with a winter onederland party. A fun twist on a winter “wonderland” theme, this birthday party idea is packed with enchanting elements ranging from snowflakes and snow-flocked pine trees to polar bears, penguins, and Arctic foxes.

Here, we’ll share our favorite winter onederland party ideas that span whimsical decorations, festive foods, and wintry invitations to create the ultimate first birthday bash.
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12 Elegant Wedding Invitations for a Show-Stopping Affair

Elegant wedding invitations

A wedding invitation isn’t just an invitation, it’s an introduction — an introduction to the moment you’ve spent months, perhaps even years, planning. It sets the tone for your special day, laying the groundwork for the many details you have in store. And if your heart is set on throwing the wedding event of the year, you’re probably on the hunt for beautifully elegant wedding invitations.

To help you on your quest, we’ve gathered our favorite elegant wedding invitation ideas, along with top tips and advice to help you put together your dream formal wedding invites.
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Wedding Announcements: Your Guide to Sharing the Exciting News

Wedding announcements: wedding announcement card, 2 rings, and flowers

Your wedding planning adventure doesn’t end with your honeymoon. Whether you’ve just tied the knot or planning ahead, sending wedding announcements after your big day is an ideal way to share the happy news.

Fortunately, you can create and send wedding announcements with ease. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create your own beautifully customized wedding announcements alongside some of our favorite wording ideas and designs.
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Donuts, Popsicles, and Beyond: 20 Alternatives to Wedding Cake

Alternatives to wedding cake: various desserts on a table

For your wedding, it makes sense that you’d want everything to be personalized — including the dessert! And the truth is, cake isn’t for everyone. If a quintessential tiered wedding cake just isn’t your thing, don’t feel obligated to choose this dessert option for your wedding celebration. There are countless alternatives to wedding cake that can be equally special and delicious.

If you’re looking for some fresh inspiration for your wedding dessert, keep scrolling. We’re sharing our list of can’t-miss, must-have, all-time favorite wedding cake alternatives.
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11 Winter Wonderland Baby Shower Ideas and Invitations

Winter wonderland baby shower table setting

Whether snow is falling outside or you dream of wintry landscapes in the middle of summer, hosting a winter-themed baby shower is a wonderful way to celebrate a little snowflake on the way. Here, you’ll find winter wonderland baby shower ideas for food, decor, activities, and invitations to create a fabulous celebration that welcomes the new arrival.
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