INVITATIONS

An Invitation is a short composition. It is a written request to invite people on auspicious occasions like weddings, birthdays, inaugural functions, celebrations, etc.

Invitations can be classified into :

FORMAL

INFORMAL

MEANT FOR A LOT OF INVITEES *written in box format *written in third person *In the case of a chief guest, The name of the VIP must appear prominently * The name of the invitee is not included in the box * Name of the host * Occasion/Function/Celebration *Date, Time& Venue * use RSVP(responded s’il vous plait) i.e please reply below on the left side with the name & phone number of the host MEANT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL * Include the name of the invitee * The invitation is to be written in on run-on lines. The sentences should not be broken into phrases and words *Other details are the same as the mass-scale invitations

* Written in a letter format * Written in the first person *Use salutations like Sir, Dear Name * Mention Date, Time & Venue * Use complimentary close like Yours sincerely * Date of writing the invitation to be given * The sender’s address appears on the left-hand side *Informal language is used

FORMAL INVITATIONS

SOLVED QUESTIONS

Q1. You are a student of True Light School, Chennai. Your school is holding its annual day. Draft an invitation in 50 words giving all necessary details.

Q2. Sophie is opening a new boutique at Karol Bagh New Delhi. The inauguration will be done by Sonam Kapoor. Draft a formal invitation for the same.

REPLIES to CARD TYPE FORMAL INVITATIONS:

Points to Remember:

DECLINING the INVITATION

20 October, 20XX Mr. & Mrs. Mohan Sharma express their thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Karan Thapar for inviting them to attend the wedding ceremony of their daughter Sneha with Vijay Arora on 29 October 20XX at 7 pm in SreeLakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, Karol Bagh. However, they sincerely apologize for their inability to attend the ceremony due to a prior commitment. Mr. & Mrs. Mohan Sharma send their best wishes to the couple.

Q2. You are Arunima Nair. You have received an invitation from St. Ann’s Public School to be one of the judges for an Inter-School Literary Competition. Draft a reply.

ACCEPTANCE

20 October 20XX Ms. Arunima Nair expresses her thanks to the Principal, St. Ann’s Public School for their kind invitation to act as one of the judges for an Inter-School Literary Competition on 25 October 20XX. She accepts the invitation and confirms her presence at 9 a.m. to judge the event.

DENIAL

20 October 20XX Ms. Arunima Nair expresses her thanks to the Principal, St. Ann’s Public School for their invitation to act as one of the judges for an Inter-School Literary Competition on 25 October 20XX. She regrets her inability to accept the invitation due to a prior commitment and extends her best wishes.

LETTER – TYPE FORMAL INVITATIONS:

• It is written in the format of a formal letter.
• All the details of the event, date, time and venue are to be mentioned.
• Letter-type formal invitations are meant to invite a few special invitees.

Q1. You are Rohit Rathore, the president of Sports Club Blooms Public School, Bangalore. Your school is hosting an inter-school T20 cricket championship from 12Nov to 14 Nov 20XX. Write a formal invitation to Sh. Ravi Shastri , the legendary cricketer, to inaugurate the championship on 12 Nov. 20XX at 10 a.m. at your school ground.

Blooms Public School Bangalore 1Nov20XX Sh. Ravi Shastri 12/II Lane JayalxmiPuram Bangalore. Sub: Inauguration of Cricket Championship Sir Blooms Public School, Bangalore is hosting 7th Inter-School T20 Cricket Championship from 12 November 20XX to 14 November 20XX. Twelve prestigious schools from Bangalore region will be participating in this championship. It would be a matter of great honour for our school if you give your consent to grace the Inaugural Ceremony as the Chief Guest and inaugurate the championship on 12 November at 10 a.m. Your august presence will act as a catalyst and inspire the young players. Kindly confirm your consent latest by 8 November20XX. Yours faithfully Rohan Rathore President Sports Club Blooms Public School

REPLIES to LETTER-TYPE INVITATIONS:

• Reply is also written in letter format
• The name of the sender, the host, the event,date,time and venue are mentioned.
• acknowledge the invitation with formal expression of gratitude.
• Acceptance/refusal of the invitation to be stated clearly.

ACCEPTANCE:

12/II Lane JayalxmiPuram Bangalore. 6Nov 20XX The President Sports Club Blooms Public School. sub: Reply to the invitation to T20 Cricket Championship. Dear Rohan Rathore Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate the 7th Inter-School Cricket champioship to be hosted by Blooms Public School on 12 Nov.20XX. It would an honour for me to be a part of the event. I gladly accept your invitation and confirm my presence for the inaugural ceremony at 10 a.m. on 12 Nov.20XX. Yours sincerely Ravi Shastri.

REFUSAL:

12/II Lane JayalxmiPuram Bangalore. 6Nov 20XX The President Sports Club Blooms Public School. sub: Reply to the invitation to T20 Cricket Championship. Dear Rohan Rathore I would like to express my gratitude to Blooms Public School for inviting me to inaugurate the 7th Inter-School Cricket champioship to be held on 12 Nov.20XX. However, I regret to inform you my inability to accept the invitation due to a prior commitment. I wish all the best to all the participants and for the grand success of the event . Yours sincerely Ravi Shastri