RSVP Card Question

I don't think you should put anything on the RSVP card. Whatever you provide is what will be available for your guests.

Yeah, i wouldn't include BYOB on your RSVP card.

It's not a formal wedding and they are allowed to bring their own alcohol. that's why we are telling them BYOB.

In Missouri & Illinois weddings I have seen "BYOB" on the invite. I'm not sure the standard in PA.

I wouldn't put it on the RSVP because they are supposed to mail those back to you and you're putting important information on it. Do you have an extra reception card in your invitation? I'm including a reception card which will include a map to the reception hall. If my reception was BYOB, that's where I would put it.

I would say something like this:

We are providing beer and non-alcoholic beverages during the reception. If you choose to bring your own, the venue allows outside alcohol. Or "Feel free to bring your own beverage of choice."

It needs to be somewhere, but not on the RSVP card. I'm not even going to get into what my reaction would be if I got an invite telling me I had to bring my own booze, but that's another story. The point is you HAVE to let your guests know if you aren't going to be providing them with booze (either a cash bar, dry wedding or the really unfathomable BYOB).

Glenn S. So sorry we can't afford to provide other booze for our guest that like a VARIETY of booze. so yes, we are having BYOB WHY!? because also we have a building that allows it and a building that does not provide us w bartenders and o yea! WE CAN'T AFFORD EXTRA BOOZE FOR OUR GUEST! So they can provide their own. Good for you that you possibly can.

Fair enough and good for you for giving your guests a chance to have some libations, I'm simply trying to let you know how some, if not all, of your guests will react.

If it's not a formal wedding I'd just do word of mouth, but that's just me. And it's not like your asking them to bring their own, just letting them know that if they want something other than what's already provided they can.

It's been done by our families and friends in the passed....I think they will react just fine. I'm simply asking WHERE to place the information. NOT opinions of if it's proper to have BYOB or not.

Angela, correct. it's not a formal wedding, it's not a redneck wedding either but it's not black tie nor is it suit tie REQUIRED - presentable clothing.

I like Meghan R's idea. If you have a reception card, I would put it on there simply b/c they will send the RSVP card back. If you are having an on-line RSVP and the card just has the info then I think it's fine to put it on there...Meghan R's wording sounded good to me. My brother had an outside wedding and only served the wine and beer (all location allowed) I think the BYOB concept would have been a hit with his friends.

Its pretty much expected around here to BYOB. most ppl do anyways because they dont want to pay for a cash bar lol! maybe you could utilize facebook/word of mouth to get the news around if you dont want to include it on your invitation. or you could just add an extra little card that says BYOB.

I second on a reception card or on an information insert (Beer provided or BYOB - hotel block info - map - wedding website)

Also, if you Do have a website, put that info on the FAQ page.

But I think Providing beer is nice - maybe add a case of wine if it is in the budget? or a champagne toast?

~ happy planning ~

I put on my website that we will be providing 2 champagne toasts and keg beer but there will be a bartender on site to mix up whatever you desire.

I'd say not on the RSVP b/c they will mail those back to you. I think it should be on something they're going to keep. Are you doing a reception/direction/map card? Thats probably the most appropriate place.

I wouldn't put it on the card, I'd do a separate card, and since it's family and close friends, you can spread it by word of mouth, also add it to the FAQ section of your wedding website if you have one.

I wouldn't do it, but I also wouldn't put it on the RSVP card.