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Invitations Invitations are essentially advertisements for your event. Invitations set the tone for your party. Make sure the style (writing and paper) of your invitation indicates whether your event is formal or informal.
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Invitations
Invitations are essentially advertisements for your event.
Invitations set the tone for your party.
Make sure the style (writing and paper) of your invitation indicates whether your event is formal or
informal.
Writing an Invitation
State the occasion, date, time, and place. Include addresses and a map if necessary.
Make sure you send your invitations out with ample advance notice.
Express that you are looking forward to seeing the person.
Invitation Mechanics
Do not use abbreviations and do not use contractions (don't; we'll) except for name titles, such as Mr., Mrs., etc.
For formal invitations, spell out the date and time of the event:
six o'clock on the sixth of June (formal)6:00 on June 6th (informal)
The Lower Part
R.s.v.p.Mention if refreshments will be served.
List any charges that may apply. Dress code
If you do not want gifts, briefly state that gifts are not wanted or needed. Explain that their presence is the only
gift you need.
R.s.v.p.
R.s.v.p. means "please reply." This is used in order to know who is able or unable to attend and how many guests to
prepare for.
Responses can be handled through many methods :e-mailphone
"fill-in" response card via mailhandwritten response on personal stationery
*If you need a mail in response, include a self-addressed, stamped reply card or envelope with your invitation.
R.s.v.p. Methods
Phone:R.s.v.p. by May 15th (or Please respond by)to Mary George at 555.555.5555
Email:R.s.v.p by May 15thto [email protected]
A fill-in response card:The favour of a reply is requestedby the fifth of May
M________________________________________ accepts (or will attend)
_______ regrets (or will not attend)
Formal Invitation
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rasool cordially invite you to a reception celebrating the engagement of
Mary Jane Rasool and Robert Yates to be held Sunday, the sixth of June
at six o'clock Pierre's Cafe
800 23rd Street NW Washington, DC
RSVP Semi-Formal Dress (202) 555-6908
Casual Invitation:
Please join us for a 60th birthday dinnerin honor of Mary JonesSaturday, May 5th at 6:30555 North Elm StreetSarah and John SmithRegrets only 555.555.5555
Formal Invitation:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smithrequest the pleasure of your company at a 60th birthday dinner in honor of Mary JonesSaturday, the fifth of Maysix o´clock in the evening555 North Elm StreetLumberton, North CarolinaR.s.v.p. by April 23rd555.555.5555
Events Held in Honor of Another Person
We want to celebrate with you!
Please join us for a BarbecueFriday, July 4th6:00 - Dinner * 9:00 - Fireworks5555 Grammercy Place
The Blair Family
Fireworks and Family Fun!The HamiltonsSaturday, July 4th4 p.m. until.....5555 Old Stratford Mill RoadWoodford
Barbecue - Volleyball - Swimming - Fun for All
R.s.v.p. 555-5555 Patriotic Casual
The Republican National Committeerequests the pleasure of your companyforDinnerbenefitting the campaign ofPresident George W. BushSaturday, September the fifthat seven o´clockFour Seasons Hotel2800 Pennsylvania Avenue
$5,000 per plate
The Fourth of July is most specialwhen shared with family and friends.Please save the date of July 4th, 2006for the Morgan Family ReunionGreenwich, Connecticut
Lisa, Vanessa and Thom MorganInvitation to follow
Personal Invitation
You are invited to Michael Carison's 10th birthday!
Date: Saturday June 12, 1999 Time: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 345 Eastern Avenue Lodi, Washington
Call Tonia at (307) 555-1234 to RSVP
Business Invitation
Longman's Transportation Services Cordially invites you to the
15th Annual Employees Appreciation Picnic. The whole family is welcome!
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, May 22, 1999
South Redding Creek Park Redding, Maryland
Food, drink, games, and entertainment will be provided.
Charity Event Invitations
The Board of Directors of the Back Bay Historic Preservation GuildCordially invites you to a Dinner Danceto benefit the Streetlight ProjectSaturday, the fifth of MayThe Fairmont Copley PlazaBoston
6:30 Cocktail Hour7:30 Slide Presentation byMaya Longfellow, Urban Archeologist8:30 Dinner and Dancing Commence
Chestnut Hill Swing Band Black tie
You are cordially invitedto attend the annualGala of Stars and Carsfeaturing celebrities and their wheelsSaturday, June 17, 2006Dinner and Dancingat seven o´clockThe Roof TerracePeterson Automotive Museum6060 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles*Silent auction and live auctionbenefiting thePeterson Automotive Museum Foundationand children´s educational programs
Addressing an Invitation
Mr. and Mrs. John SmithFive Elm StreetLumberton, North Carolina 28358
Note that traditionally westerners will use first the title (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss), than the first name of only the male (when addressing a married couple), and lastly the family name.
