Whether it's for a big wedding or a small get-together, invites often say "RSVP." But what does it stand for and where does the term come from?

Avoid these common pitfalls when replying to a wedding invitation. Peering into your mailbox and seeing a thick envelope ...

Our RSVP deadline has passed and you unfortunately ... "It's important to respond to the wedding invitation because the bride and groom are relying on that information to plan their wedding ...

So at this point, on invitations and wedding signage ... to which only the people invited can RSVP. The Zola registration lives on the wedding website itself — it doesn’t send you off-site ...