Pocket Fold Invites and Addressing Etiquette

I was going to indicate it on the RSVP card. It was the only place I could figure out to place it--maybe one of the ladies here has a better idea.

Are you offering a food choice? I agree, on the rsvp would be a good place.

"We have reserved ___ seats in your honor" and just write in a 2 before you mail them.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Please respond by May 10, 2012

We have reserved ____ seats in your honor

__Accepts with pleasure

__Must decline with regret

Name ___________________

chicken / beef / vegetarian (circle one)

Name ___________________

chicken / beef / vegetarian (circle one)

We also did the pocketfold invites with only an outer envelope. We put "___ Seats have been reserved in your honour" on the RSVP cards so guests would know that they could invite plus ones. The single guests that RSVP'd indicated on the card that they would be alone or changed the number from 2 to 1 when they sent it back.

The theory behind not using "and guest" is that you should ask the person whom s/he would like you to invite, and use that name. If you're not going to do this, I would recommend putting "and guest" on the outer envelope for the affected people.

I'd suggest just writing "and guest" as well. However, I'd suggest you seriously reconsider allowing people to bring a guest. Do you really want to pay $100 per person for a complete stranger? If you have an unlimited budget, and unlimited guest list- then fine. But don't invite a stranger over someone you really want there. As long as your actual guest knows other people who will attend, they don't need a date at your expense.

I had this same question and can't find anything on the internet. I like Cavan and Hayley's answers . Thanks !