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Just Said Yes February 2014

Forgot to put stamps on RSVP cards.....

Kelly, on January 17, 2014 at 1:10 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 19

I mailed the invitations and realized I completely overlooked the stamp for the RSVP card. I have been reading that etiquette states it is not required, but I feel awful about it. Should I just relax and roll with it? Any other brides have tips on how to handle? Thanks.

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Latest activity by Private User, on March 7, 2018 at 12:15 AM
  • THE Mrs. Russell
    VIP June 2014
    THE Mrs. Russell ·
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    Well since the invites have already gone out....I'm gonna say roll with it.

    I don't see what else you could do.

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  • C
    Beginner June 2014
    cjfog ·
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    It's ok - just gotta laugh off the little mistakes we are bound to make Smiley smile

    you would probably make it more of a big deal than it is if you try to bring it up to everyone

    Disclaimer - I forgot to put return address on my save the date postcards, which I realized too late. But they will be on the invitations and reply cards, so that's good enough I guess!

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  • Jenn...Mrs. F!
    VIP September 2014
    Jenn...Mrs. F! ·
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    Oh "wedding brain"!!! Just gotta go with it Smiley winking

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  • Cheetah2B
    Master June 2014
    Cheetah2B ·
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    Omg least you forgot them all!

    I had 17 invites, and 12 stamps. And in the bustle of assembly and envelope stuffing, 5 people got RSVP's, with no stamps lol.

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  • S
    Dedicated July 2014
    smithereens ·
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    Don't feel awful about it! It was an honest mistake. You could leave a stamp at everyone's place setting at the reception with a little note making fun of yourself? Don't stress though, you're about to get married!

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  • Susanstephen
    Expert July 2014
    Susanstephen ·
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    Just roll with it, Don't waste the time fretting over it,

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  • Megan
    Super October 2014
    Megan ·
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    Nothing you can do now...maybe it will make everyone RSVP online! Smiley smile

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  • LadyMonk
    Master September 2014
    LadyMonk ·
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    Haha as the others have said, don't worry! You can always write an apology on your website too if that makes you feel better (it would make me feel better).

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  • We'llAlwaysHaveParis
    Master November 2013
    We'llAlwaysHaveParis ·
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    We received an invitation this summer and the RSVPs didn't have a stamp. My first thought was, "cheap bastards" and then I felt sorry for them for not knowing etiquette. Nothing you can do about it now. Maybe the people who sent us the invitation forgot too. I know they wanted us there - DH was in the wedding LOL

    I slapped a stamp on it and mailed it. Not a big deal.

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  • ChampagneTaste
    VIP September 2014
    ChampagneTaste ·
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    Rolling with the homies!

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    Just be prepared to make phone calls -- I imagine some may try to send it not realizing it doesn't have postage, or some may end up being too busy/lazy/forgetful to get a stamp.

    It's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, though. If people ask, say wedding brain got to you. If you're still missing a LOT of RSVPs as you get close to your date, start calling folks.

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  • MrsLewis
    Expert March 2014
    MrsLewis ·
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    It is funny you posted this. I am doing my invites this weekend and just got stamps to mail them, about 10 mins before I saw this post it hit me that I totally forgot stamps for the rsvp cards.

    I wouldn't stress about it. I am sure most people wont think anything about it. Plus people know how much you have going on, there are going to be little things here and there you forget. Plus you sent them to people who care about you and are excited to share your day with you, they will just be happy to get the invites Smiley smile

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  • Mackenzie
    Devoted October 2014
    Mackenzie ·
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    I'm not really planning on RSVP cards. Wedding website has online RSVP...use it. I'm pretty sure if the people don't feel like digging up a stamp to send it back, they'll pick up the phone or Facebook you.

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  • Mrs.B
    VIP August 2013
    Mrs.B ·
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    I put stamps on mine and got maybe half back in the mail, the rest I had to call and hunt down. Lots of money wasted! You'll be fine

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  • K
    Just Said Yes February 2014
    Kelly ·
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    Thank you (all of you) that shared your advice and/or story. The panic has subsided and I am back to happy. Bride Brain.....it's real!! :-)

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  • Zzil
    Master October 2014
    Zzil ·
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    I know it woul cost you an extra stamp, but could you send them all a little note printed out with a stamp inside?

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  • TooManyMistys
    Master June 2014
    TooManyMistys ·
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    I would say you saved yourself money lol I have never received a return rsvp so it wouldn't bother me. All the weddings I have been to you called to rsvp.

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  • R
    Just Said Yes April 2018
    Red ·
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    Im considering not even putting a stamp on mine, I think most people have a stamp laying around and half of the party may rsvp on my wedding website so it would be a waste anyway!

    I wont feel bad at all.

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  • P
    Just Said Yes July 2018
    Private User ·
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    I realized half way through doing my invitations that I forgot to put stamps on the response card envelopes. I was so excited to get them all ready to go it completely slipped my mind. I'm rolling with it. I figure it's what 50 cents for a stamp? My family, fiance and I are forking out enough money for the wedding. I think people can afford 50 cents and if they don't want to they can always go to our wedding website which is included on the back of the invite and on the save the date and RSVP. As if we brides to be dont have enough on our plate with planning a wedding simple slip ups like that aren't going to make a difference in the long run.
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