The invitation is a difficult decision. You may really want to be all green and digital, but just can’t get rid of that craving for a traditional paper invite. That’s understandable.

But there’s one tradition you can easily do without — the reply card. Nixing the reply card will save an additional piece of paper, another envelope and a stamp.

So, how would your guests let you know if they’re attending?

It’s easy, and there are a number of options:

•Get your own wedding website with an RSVP function. You can do a free trial at wedding tracker (features an RSVP manager).

•Use a wedding RSVP service that provides a phone number and website for your guests. Some services even follow up with guests who don’t respond. Just do a search for “wedding RSVP service” to find the one that’s right for you.

•If you don’t have the budget for a wedding website or RSVP service, simply include an email address. I’d recommend a free Google e-mail named something like peggy.wedding@gmail.com.

•In any event, give guests the option to phone. Not everyone is down with the Internet.

Just include a small line at the end of your invite:
“Please RSVP by June 10 at www.mygreenwedding-rowland.com or call 453-989-9893.”

Wouldn’t that be much easier than stamping a bunch of reply cards? Of course, the folks who sell wedding invites aren’t going to tell you to do this, but it’s gaining in popularity among the eco-conscious brides! Try it out.

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