Social Etiquette and Good Manners/reply to wedding invite

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Expert: Amanda Gamble - 6/18/2004


Question
I was invited to a black tie wedding and the reply card is blank except for in small print at the bottom it says something like "the courtsey of your reply is due before August 9th" I am wondering what I write on the card? There is a number on the back.

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Dear Jennifer,
 Something to the effect of "Jennifer and Mark Smith
regretfully decline due to a previous committment"
OR "Gladly accept" if that's the case.  If you know the
couple VERY well,a short note is fun. Opening those things
is mind numbing at times! I.E. "Oh yay,the Dorsetts are coming,and they've added an out of town visitor who, they feel we should know, is lactose intolerant. SWELL."  But a short personal note can cheer up the receipiant and remind them that this is supposed to be FUN.  
                               Best regards,
                                   Amanda Gamble

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I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask! I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation. Certain cultures and religions that outside of my personal scope of knowledge but I usually know whom to ask when I have a question. Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.

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