When you receive an RSVP card for a wedding, it will more than likely have a line that looks like this:
M_____________________
So what does the M mean, anyway? Quite simply it is there for you to complete your title when you fill in your name. For example:
Ms. Jane Doe
Miss Jane Doe
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
Mr. John Smith
Mrs. John Smith
This is the traditional method for addressing RSVP cards, but leaves little room for other titles such as Dr. or military designations. Many couples today are opting to omit the M and simply precede the line with the word 'Name' or 'Names of Guests' instead.
What's your story with the M? Did you or will you include the M on your RSVP card?
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We are going with the Name(s) idea. I know what the M is - I think most of my guests know what the M is, but I want to make sure I have everyone's names and I've heard too many stories of guests being very confused by that little letter!
We did, and our best man (being the funny man that he is) used the “M” as the first letter to his name, which is Matthew. Hehehe, it was funny.
I'm not a fan of the M- it really confuses people. I've heard you tend to get back cards that don't have any names written on them and have no idea where they came from! I think I will put 'Name' on my RSVP card!
i'm not a huge fan of the "m" - i always find it somewhat awkward when returning a response card. but, i also must say that i am of the traditional kind and i probably will have it printed on our response cards...
Gosh, I always thought the "M" was for MMMMMMelissa!
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I used the M on my reply cards - most people seemed to "get it." :)
You are so timely! I just got the first call (in 7 years) from a client's guest asking what this is for!
We have a lot of military personnel here and they usually strike the letter and write their titles. I say do away with it.
I will not include the M in our cards... I'm not a fan of the M either... it's much more straightforward if you simply put Name. That should avoid any confusion.
We did the M and lots of people just ignored it. I didn't think about not including it but I guess that's a fine option.
Great tip :) Thanks for posting this. Cute RSVP card too!
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I'd say 70% of my invitation clients opt to go with "Name" because they don't know what they "M" means either. I know I didn't until I received my first invitation a number of years ago and had to ask my mom!
THank you for asking this question and taking the time to answer.. I was so confussed about it and most of the teachers i asked about it siad they weren't real sure. I am noe clear and will not be using the M on our R.S.V.P cards.
I'm thinking of just using Name_____ instead.. It also makes it a little less awkward for couples that aren't married (at least in my opinion)
thank you for posting this.... you just saved me from looking like a fool!! :)
I personally don't like being referred to as "Mr & Mrs. John Smith". I have my own first name, thank you very much.
I prefer the formal written response. Just include a folded note that says "The favour of a response is requested by a date (two to three weeks)". Most will return and it is so much fun to read what guests put. You will be surprised at the number that do know the formal response; I guess they look it up.
Thank goodness for google!! lol
Good insight, thanks for posting. We'll pass on to our brides!
Thats what i thought i was for when i got one last yr! i think i used it right i dont remember!!! i dont like it either it looks wierd when you just right rs. in your own handwriting. who came up with this idea? weird?!?! Ill put Name and guests:
I hadn't a clue what the M was for, although I was guessing it could mean what you said...it is indeed confusing especially if you have never received one before.
I just found your post while seeking the answer to this question! Thank you. I think I'll go with using the M as the first letter in my name. : )
I used it on our invitations. It seemed to add something to the whole look of the RSVP