What does “White tie” signify?
White-tie events are even more formal than black-tie events. They require men to wear white tie, wing collar, and tailcoat. Women wear evening gowns. What does “R.s.v.p.” stand for? “R.s.v.p.” is French for “Repondez s’il vous plait.” Its use on an invitation requires a response. My reception is being held at my parents’ house. How are my reception cards worded? If your parents are hosting your wedding and their names are on the first line of the wedding invitations, the location lines on the reception cards show their home address. Your guests will know that it is their address because no other names are mentioned. When reply cards are not sent, the corner line on the reception cards reads “The favour of a reply is requested,” “R.s.v.p,” or “R.S.V.P.” Your parents’ address is not shown beneath the reply request since it has already been given in the body of the reception card. My reception is being held at a friend’s house. How is that worded? When a reception is held at the home of a
