Simply filling in a reply card.

Earlier we talked about how to compose a reply a card, and as promised, here is a post on how to fill in a reply card.

Reply cards are easier to use than they appear to be. A space, usually following an "M" is provided for your titles and names. (The "M" is provided to help you get started with your title, assuming your title begins with and "M". If it does not, you may draw a slash through the "M" and write out "Doctor" or whatever your title may be.) The next line allows you to tell your hosts whether or not you will be attending. If you are, the space is left blank. If you are unable to attend, you write in"not". You then place the card inside its envelope and mail it.

What if I received a blank reply card, that only reads "The favour of a reply is requested"? What do I do?

Blank reply cards are sent when a bride would like a formal response but is afraid that if she does not send reply cards, she will not get many responses. Since the bride provided you the card and the opportunity to write a formal response, you should do so.

ACCEPTANCE

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen Singer

accept with pleasure the kind invitation of

Mr. and Mrs. Forrester

for Saturday, the twenty-third of August

at six o'clock

REGRET

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen Singer

regret that they are unable to accept

the kind invitation of

Mr. and Mrs. Forrester

for Saturday, the twenty third of August

IF CHILDREN WERE INVITED

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen Singer

Esta, Janice, and Barbara

accept with pleasure

etc.

WHAT IF ONLY MY WIFE IS ABLE TO ATTEND, AND I AM NOT?

your response begins with a formal acceptance on your part. Your husband's regret is added at the end

Mrs. Edward Allen Singer

accepts with pleasure

the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Forrester

for Saturday, the twenty-third of August

at six o'clock

Mr. Edward Allen Singer

regrets that he is unable to attend

{Cane and Co., The Wedding Blue Book}