Letters Of Invitation
Letters of invitation can be formal or informal depending on the situation and who we are writing to. They usually contain some additional information, for example: latest news, description of the event (party, wedding, anniversary, house- warming.prom,etc.) place (hotel, house, cafe, restaurant, etc.) and/or directions to the place.
Greeting a recipient
Introduction (paragraph 1 for opening remarks): reason(s) for writing - (to invite)
Main Body
(paragraphs 2-3): details / directions
Conclusion (Final Paragraph for closing remarks)
(Full) name
Formal | Informal |
We would be honoured if you... | I'm writing to invite you to... |
I cordially invite you to... | I'd love it if you could come to... |
Your presence would be appreciated at... | We're organising a ... and would love it if you could come |
You are invited to attend... | - |
…we take this opportunity to invite you to participate in… | - |
On behalf of… it is our great pleasure to invite you to attend | - |
It is our great honor to have you as out guest as we apreciate you as | - |
Giving Directions
In case you don't know the way... I'll give you some directions...I have included some directions...Here are a few directions so you don't get lost…..In case you do not know the exact of the...
Closing Remarks
Formal | Informal |
We would be grateful if you could... | I hope you'll be able to make it... |
Please indicate whether you will be able to attend | Hope you can come |
We eagerly await your participation in… | Looking forward to seeing you then |
We would highly appreciate to receive your response by … | Please let me know as soon as possible |
Samples of a formal / informal invitation letter
Formal invitation for the event
With this letter Mr. and Mrs. Holmes I hereby wish to invite you to a gala dinner celebrating the graduation of their daughter Ms. Caren Holmes. The ball will take place at the Kings Palace Hotel, Crystal hall on Wednesday the 2nd of August. The dress code is formal.
We hope you will manage to join us for a night of toasts, good cheer and gourmet delights celebrating this great honor for our family. Proceedings will start with a display of fireworks at 8 pm,. A four course dinner will be served in the Crystal hall at 9.00. All guests will have free parking on their disposal at the front gate of the venue.
Please complete the attached Rsvp and return to the address stated above by the 21nd of July. Unfortunately we are not in position to accept replies received after this date. On behalf of Ms Homes, I look forward to your attendance.
Mr. V. James.
Letter of invitation (email) for your child’s birthday party
Dear Janet (or any other salutation that you have used earlier)
How are you and your little ones? It’s been quite some time, but nevertheless, a perfect occasion is approaching for us to catch up and celebrate. (Insert any other pleasantries).
Our daughter Marianne is turning 1 on 28th Aug, 2013 and we are organizing a birthday party at our place and inviting some friends and family. We would like to have you and your children at the party. Here at the details of the party!
Do convey to us your plans so that we can pick you guys from the station. Pass our regards to Joe and lots of love to your little angles.
Looking forward
Susan Miller