Commonly Seen on International Invitations! What Does 'R.S.V.P.' Mean and How is it Used?

2019.03.13 published

Overseas wedding invitations are stylish!

When brides are looking for design ideas for wedding invitations, many often reference paper items from overseas weddings!

International invitations often feature chic and delicate designs that bring happiness just by looking at them♡

I want to announce my wedding to guests with an invitation like this!

What does the phrase [R.S.V.P.] mean that we often see?

While researching overseas invitations on Pinterest and Instagram, you'll notice a particular phrase quite often.

That is the term [R.S.V.P.].

It may be designed on the envelope of the invitation or incorporated into the main text or reply card.

What does it actually mean?

The meaning is "Please respond" ♡

The four letters of [R.S.V.P.] convey the message: "Please respond."

It is derived from the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît," taking the first letters of each word.

It is commonly used in English invitations, but it is actually French!

Just as we incorporate English phrases into wedding items, brides in the UK and the US might have started using French because they find it "stylish and lovely!"♡

Such words formed by taking the initial letters are called "acronyms."

It’s much more stylish than simply writing a note, so I'd love to see it actively incorporated in wedding scenes.

Let's use [R.S.V.P.] ♡

We shared the meaning of the phrase [R.S.V.P.] that frequently appears in overseas wedding invitations.

For those who design or make their own paper items, please consider incorporating this! ♡

Let’s stylishly convey the message, "I look forward to your response! ♡"