Help with the wording of a formal RSVP

[pigpicker]

I've been invited to the very posh wedding of a good friend in a couple of month's time and would like to do more than just send back a pikey RSVP card to her father, the Judge and his wife (!)
I basically want to write a personal letter of acceptance thanking them for the invite and letting them know that I'll be there with bells on! (There's GOT to be a free bar at this shindig and not one that starts charging after 9pm either :clap: )

These sort of letters obviously have to be structured and written in the correct formal manner, using the right words etc and I haven't a clue where to start. Does anyone have any pointers?

I'm thinking that if I make a good impression now they may look favourably on me when I'm a dribbling wreck during the speeches :)

Ta !

[RobinL]

i think you'll get more here help if you write it first and post it. then we can do a critique :)

[Scaper_S]

Basic things to include in the letter:

Your postal address: This should be written in the top right-hand corner of the letter or top centre.

Their postal address: This should be written on the left, starting below your address

The date: on the right on the line after the address you are writing to.

Correct form of address: Dear Mr/Dr or the correct title of the person sending the invite - usually the brides father.

The content of the letter: [your title and name] thanks [their title and name] for their kind invitation to the wedding of [name of the wedding couple] on [day & date in full of wedding] and has much pleasure in accepting.


Signing off: Yours sincerely OR Kindest regards

Signature: your signature

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The letter should be handwritten on very good paper (Conqueror quality 100gsm or similiar) and posted in an equally good envelope. Write the letter in real ink if you have it and the envelope in biro or other indelible ink (in case of rain which will smudge real ink). Use only blue or black ink. Red & green ink are considered rude.

[Colineo]

Signing off: Yours sincerely OR Kindest regards


Should really be 'Yours sincerely' if you have used a 'Dear sir...' opening or 'Yours faithfully' if you have used the addressee's title and name

[Scaper_S]

Should really be 'Yours sincerely' if you have used a 'Dear sir...' opening or 'Yours faithfully' if you have used the addressee's title and name

You've got me thinking now. Is it yours sincerely if you start Dear Sir or is it yours faithfully? I reckon they'll be so shocked and pleased to receive a handwritten letter it won't really matter. :)

[D'Ohnut]

You dont have 2 S's

If its Sir(s) then its always faithfully

[simonmac]

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[Sam]

Yep its definitely 'Yours sincerely' if the letter is addressed to somebody specific and 'Yours faithfully' if its addressed Dear Sir

[scoooooot1]

dear judge, thanks for th'invite - is the bar free all night?

cheers matey, pigpicker

i think that covers everything you need...

[PC_Bod]

I remember what my college tutor taught me 12 years ago.

"If you don't even know their name, how can you be sincere?"

so Sir + Sincere = :nono:
Sir + Faithful = win


As for the letter, get a kitkat, eat contents, and write on inside of wrapper

"k. c u thr.lol kthxbye wtf omg luv pigpika innit !!!!!!!
"
Roll with the times and stop talkin reet proper, like, cos dem dat tork proper r jus nurds n dat hu carnt get layd.............n stuf

[Colineo]

You've got me thinking now. Is it yours sincerely if you start Dear Sir or is it yours faithfully? I reckon they'll be so shocked and pleased to receive a handwritten letter it won't really matter. :)

Heh, my bad... got them the wrong way around. Still, I'm sure they'll just be pleased to have received a handwritten personal letter - hopefully they wont be going through it with a red pen!

[gazthomas]

Basic things to include in the letter:

Their postal address: This should be written on the left, starting below your address



I thought you only did this in business letters - not a personal letter....

[cjanderson]

you cab get wedding accpetance cards.

reply back in the same vewin they wrote to you.

Usally, say,

Catherine Anderson thanks Judge X and mrs XYz for their invitation to the wedding of their daughter Karen to Mark on 28th May and would be dlighted to attend.

Think thats all you need.

[pigpicker]

Thanks for the help, guys. Now I know what to say I'm definitely going ahead with the hand-written, letter option as opposed to the card.
And whilst the 'street-speak' option is also tempting I don't think his honour would have a clue what I had written ... innit. He's not particularly down wiv da kidz !

[jwoolley]

I remember what my college tutor taught me 12 years ago.

"If you don't even know their name, how can you be sincere?"

so Sir + Sincere = :nono:
Sir + Faithful = win



If you don't even know their name, how can you be faithful?... :thinking:

[teabag]

you cab get wedding accpetance cards.

reply back in the same vewin they wrote to you.

Usally, say,

Catherine Anderson thanks Judge X and mrs XYz for their invitation to the wedding of their daughter Karen to Mark on 28th May and would be dlighted to attend.

Think thats all you need.

I wouldn't refer to yourself in the third person though.

Dear Mrs and Mrs Blah,

I/we am/are delighted to accept your invitation to blah and blah's wedding and look forward to seeing/meeting you on (date).

Yours sincerely

Me

OT - Did you know 'sincerely' means 'without wax' and refers to the ancient con of pouring molten wax into second rate cracked pottery to hide any leaks before sale to some unsuspecting ebayer?