RETURN CARDS IN INVITATIONS? Why not? [just because the Girls side picks the hall, the Boys side has every right to have a say in the choice of reliable hall!]

Public Notice:

In recent months, a growing number of Lakewood ba’alei simcha have stopped enclosing RSVP response cards with their invitations.

When asked about this, their explanation is straightforward: "How can we send out return cards asking people to attend a meal when we aren't comfortable with the caterer's kashrus or standard?"

To resolve this dilemma, they are ordering the bare minimum requirement. Those guests who choose on their own to eat the catering will find food available, while the ba'alei simcha avoid actively endorsing or sponsoring it.

We anticipate more families will adopt this approach—תבוא עליהם ברכה!