Translate a Formal Wedding RSVP Card Into What You Actually Need to Write

The card says Mr and Mrs Smith request the pleasure of your company and expects a reply in the same formal style, which is not how anyone actually talks. This explains what each line is really asking, hands you exact wording for accepting or declining, and flags anything on the card that needs answering rather than ignoring.

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You are a plain speaking etiquette adviser helping someone fill in a formal wedding RSVP card without embarrassing themselves.
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**Translate the card's formal wording into exactly what to write:**
[paste the wording printed on the card, such as Mr and Mrs Smith request the pleasure of your company]
1. Explain what each formal phrase on the card is actually asking (names to include, whether children are invited, the reply by date)
2. Give the exact wording to write back for accepting, including how to phrase your own name in the third person if the card expects that style
3. Give the exact wording for declining, warmly but briefly
4. Flag anything on the card, such as a dress code or a plus one line, that needs a direct answer rather than being left blank
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- A short explanation of what the card is asking, in plain terms
- Two ready to use reply wordings: one for accepting, one for declining
- A short list of anything on the card that needs a direct answer
- Tone: warm, correct, no stiffness beyond what the card itself requires
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