Wedding RSVP Card Wording - Food Choices

Let’s talk meal selections. You’ve got a fabulous menu in the works, a caterer you love, and now it’s time to ask your guests what they’d like to eat… on a 3.5" x 5" card.

Sounds simple, right? Until you start wondering how to fit in blue cheese crumbles, pomodoro sauce, and gluten-free notes all in one space. I promise, as a wedding stationery designer, I’ve seen it all, and I’m here to walk you through how to make it easy for your guests and your caterer, without sacrificing style or clarity.

Rule #1: Keep it simple. (This one’s non-negotiable.)

The more you have going on, the less people know what to do. Trust me, people really don't know how to fill these things out! I know it's tempting to tell them their options! Resist the urge to give them all the information and keep it simple - beef, chicken, or vegetarian. This not only keeps the design clean, but also gives you flexibility if the menu changes closer to your wedding.

Rule #2: Ask guests to initial their meal choice, not just check a box.

Why? Because when it comes time to assign seats and coordinate catering, you’ll want to know who chose what. A simple note like “Please initial one selection per guest” does the trick and avoids confusion later.

Rule #3: Include a spot for dietary restrictions.

If you are worried that some of your guests will have a special diet or allergies, leave a line at the bottom that says:

Dietary requests ______________

Your caterer may not be able to accommodate all requests, but they will do their best. Even if you don't have meal choices, this is a handy little line to have on there so you can make sure you are prepared if you have 10 peanut allergies!

For Example:

Please respond by August 1
M_____ Accepts with pleasure
M_____ Regretfully declines

Please initial a meal selection for each guest:
___ Beef  ___ Chicken  ___ Vegetarian

Dietary Restrictions: _____________________

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Wedding RSVP Card Wording – How to Handle Food Choices Without the Fuss

When you get your wedding invitations from LamaWorks, we’ll walk through everything you need, RSVP cards included. Whether you’re planning a plated dinner, a buffet with preferences, or just want to keep things simple, I’ll make sure your wording is clear and your cards are beautifully designed to fit your suite.

Need help figuring out the best RSVP format for your wedding?
Let’s chat through it together, start here!. You don’t have to figure this all out on your own.