Invite/RSVP Technical Concerns

bullfrogmama · July 2013

So I have a chalkboard theme for my invites... which I think is super cool. Until I realized that the RSVP card is black. As in, unless my guests have a silver Sharpie marker, they won't be able to write their RSVP (and have it visible). Ugh. Too late to change them, already have them back from the printer.

So, how would you handle this? The back is all white... I'm hoping people will just write in their response there. But do I call/email everyone to tell them to do this?

BangBangs39 · July 2013

People are smart, they'll figure it out!

vineheart137 · July 2013

They can figure it out. If they don't have a pen/marker that will show on the card they'll most likely think to turn it over.

manateehugger · July 2013

Do you have the time/money to get them reprinted on a lighter gray paper? That's your best option in my opinion.

People might figure it out, but not before having a WTF moment. I wouldn't worry about calling. The ones who don't come up with something will probably call to ask you what to do.

And you'll have to call the ones you never hear back from anyway.

bullfrogmama · July 2013

No, we cannot afford to have them reprinted. And the paper isn't the issue... it's the invite itself (it's a PDF from Etsy). The background is black. Sigh. This is why I don't do things myself... everything else I had my sister's OK before I went ahead, lol.

vineheart137 · July 2013

I've bought PDFs from Etsy before, is it too late to have the vendor change the background?

EDIT: Ignore me, it just registered in my brain that you said you can't afford to reprint either way.

Belle2188 · July 2013

This might not look the greatest, but would you consider sticking a small white label onto the RSVP card for guests to write on? I don't mean cover the whole thing or any text or design--just put it where they're supposed to write their name and response.

AddieCake · July 2013

I would figure it out, certainly, but I'd also be irritated that I had to go and buy a special pen just to RSVP, and I would probably keep forgetting to do it. I would probably end up RSVPing by phone or email or FB.

ETA: Oh, the back is all white? I'd probably write it there, then. Sorry. I'd still have the WTF moment for a sec,though!

manateehugger · July 2013

Belle's idea is a good compromise!

bullfrogmama · July 2013

I thought about that, but thought it would look tacky. I think that's what I'll do though. Thank you, ladies!

PS- I had a WTF moment too, once I realized the dillema, lol.

[Deleted User] · July 2013

Buy a silver pen and write everyone's name on the RSVP card for them, so you'll have that part covered and you'll be able to read the name on the card since you wrote it (extra work but it will have you headaches down the road). Then include either a star sticker or a wedding themed small sticker that they can place on the approriate coming or declining line.

SewInLoveWithDMB · July 2013

Belle2188 said:

This might not look the greatest, but would you consider sticking a small white label onto the RSVP card for guests to write on? I don't mean cover the whole thing or any text or design--just put it where they're supposed to write their name and response.

I was thinking the same thing - possibly include a small white label in the envelope. If they have a silver marker, they can use the marker. If not, they can attach the label?

crunchymamaof2 · July 2013

Erikan73's idea is super cute but can get tricky...what if only 2/3 are attending? All 3 names would be on the rsvp and the star sticker would say yes. They could write the details on the back I guess.

I think SewinlovewithDMB might be the best way. Just include a label in the envelope (maybe use a small dot of glue to attached the label to a small piece of paper that says "Please use for the RSVP"). That way people can do what's easiest. But I don't think there's anyway to get around people having a WTF? moment without reprinting.

You could always include a small silver marker with each invite lol. The post office would love that!

bullfrogmama · July 2013

Haha, thanks everyone. I actually went even tackier, and just used correction tape and made my own "text box" for folks to write in. Oh well... at least they won't have to rack their brains.

Acove- your siggie makes me smile. Me & FI are getting married after 5 years and 2 boys!

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