Bells??

The "I'll be there with bells on" is a phrase I've used most my life, I remember my mom using it frequently. When I was looking for RSVP wording, I saw this and thought it was cute and decided to use it. I never thought it would cause confusion. But I've had many people ask me "Do I really need to wear bells to the wedding?" The answer to this question is NO! Please don't wear bells to the weddings.

For those of you who do not know, the phrase means "happy and delighted to attend" or to "indicate one's enthusiasm for a special event." The phrase originates from the time before cars were invented. In that era, it was customary to decorate the harness of the horse that drew the carriage with as many bells as possible for special occasions.

Unless you are attending by horse and buggy, no actual bells will be needed.