If the guests write in the names themselves, then you will know. The problem with writing in the names is that you may not end up knowing precisely who is and who is not coming to the wedding. But you can also add that information in the mailing address on the invitation envelopes.

This does help clarify who has been invited if you don't have an outer envelope. Others suggest having a blank space where you can write in the invited guests on the RSVP card before you send them out. If you leave it blank and just have a line to fill out, we suspect that your guests will be even more confused about filling it in and they may not fill out anything at all on that line. We've seen people replace the 'M' with 'Name(s)'. They want a wedding that is more casual and more in line with their personalities. Many people are not fans of using titles these days, especially between grownups. Now, in modern times couples are not as keen on this tradition. Generally they will have to fit themselves into that format or cross it out. Their official titles aren't in that list I mentioned above. Of course, things get confusing if you are inviting doctors or military personnel to your wedding. If it is addressed to your single niece, she would write 'M'iss Jessica Smith on that line. So, for example, if the RSVP card has been sent to Jane and David Smith, they would write 'M'r. The 'M' in the reply card is meant to signify the first letter of your title - the choices are Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Miss.

This custom dates back to a time when inviting people to weddings was a bit more formal. Thankfully, your guests will likely do a quick internet search and figure it out. Many people have no idea what this means, especially younger generations. On wedding RSVP reply cards, you'll often see a 'M' followed by a line.

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