RSVP
Invitation response request
RSVP appears on invitations requesting that guests confirm their attendance.
From French *répondez s'il vous plaît* (please respond), it functions as both noun and verb: Please RSVP by the 15th, We got fifty RSVPs.
The term is standard in event planning and social correspondence. (Lowercase rsvp is a less common variant.)
Consent to receive
- declineDecrease or refuse
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- regretSorrow over past actions
- yesOpposite of no
no · attending · reply · confirm · maybe · tentative · availability · affirmative
Welcomed visitor
- attendeePerson present at event
- presenceState of being somewhere
- headcountTotal of individuals present
- seatingAvailable places to sit
plus-one · regrets · absentee · no-show · roster · capacity · catering · placeholder
Respectful, considerate behavior
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- decorumFitting social conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
punctuality · timeliness · deadline · follow-up · reminder · commitment · obligation · consideration
Marriage rite and feast
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
party · celebration · soiree · gathering · fundraiser · shower · quinceañera · graduation
Stiff paper rectangle
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- wordingSpecific language chosen
- dress-codeRules governing appropriate clothing
venue · date · time · announcement · request · stationery · enclosure · insert
acceptance
Consent to receive
- declineDecrease or refuse
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- regretSorrow over past actions
yes · no · attending · reply · confirm · maybe · tentative · availability · affirmative · negative
guest
Welcomed visitor
- attendeePerson present at event
- presenceState of being somewhere
- headcountTotal of individuals present
seating · plus-one · regrets · absentee · no-show · roster · capacity · catering · placeholder · table
courtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- decorumFitting social conduct
politeness · punctuality · timeliness · deadline · follow-up · reminder · commitment · obligation · consideration · respect
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
ceremony · party · celebration · soiree · gathering · fundraiser · shower · quinceañera · graduation · anniversary
card
Stiff paper rectangle
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- wordingSpecific language chosen
dress-code · venue · date · time · announcement · request · stationery · enclosure · insert · stamp
- emailsreply, forward, CC, BCC, subject line
- French Wordsbaguette, femme, croissant, enfant, champagne
- invitationse-invite, party invite, wedding invite, birthday invite, formal invite
- social customshandshake, greeting, politeness, etiquette, formal address
- wedding etiquetteseating chart, wedding vows, vows, bridal traditions, plus one
- Invitation etiquetteplus one, save the date, formal invite, reply card, guest list
RSVPno response
Absence of reply
ignore · ghost · no-show · radio silence · blow off
RSVPmaybe
Expression of uncertainty
noncommittal · play it by ear · tentative · drop in · crash
- RSVP cardsGuest reply forms