RSVP [ahr–es–vee–pee] verb, RSVPed or RSVP’d, RSVPing or RSVP’ing, noun,plural RSVP’s.

Verb: (used without object)
1. to reply to an invitation: Don’t forget to RSVP before Thursday.

Noun:
2. a reply to an invitation: He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP.
3. (used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested).

Origin: 1895–1900;  < French r ( épondez ) s ( ‘il ) v ( ous ) p ( laît )

Planning a special occasion is A LOT OF WORK, finding a venue, planing a menu, designing the perfect tablescape etc… But there is always one aspect of  planning a wedding that stresses a mother of the bride far beyond the clean up or seating chart; it’s the RSVP (répondez s’il vous plait) or lack thereof.  As mentioned above there is a lot of work that goes into throwing a party, dinner, event, or wedding…  Lets start with food.  An accurate headcount ensures everyone leaves full and happy…what about drink?  favors? etc…   Why it’s so hard for people to respond with Yes, I am attending or No, I cannot?  The reality is there is not a single reason that it should be that difficult to RSVP in a timely fashion. I t’s not rocket science.  It common sense.  So when you receive that special invitation for any occasion do your guest a favor and reply in a timely fashion!