Word your party invitations correctly before dropping the envelopes in the mail.
Whether you're throwing a first birthday party for your little one or hosting a wine and cheese party for your friends, you'll need to send out well-worded invitations. Guests want to know the important details about your event, so you need to provide that information clearly and concisely. While you can choose wording that ties into your party theme, you should state the basic facts in a straightforward way. Always include contact information on your invitation in case your guests have any questions about the event. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Create an opening line that formally invites your guests to your party. Ask guests to attend, and identify the party by name. A traditional birthday party invitation might read, "You are cordially invited to Elizabeth's 14th birthday party!" You can also incorporate your theme into your party invitation. For instance, a invitation to a Cinco de Mayo party can read, "Ole! Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Kim's casa!"
2. List the date and time of the event. How you word this information depends on the formality of your invitation. A casual invitation for an event like a housewarming party or cookout can use numerals---for example, "November 4, 2010 at 8 p.m." For a more formal event, like an engagement party at an elegant restaurant, spell out the date and time, much like you would in a wedding invitation---"Saturday, the twenty-first of August, two thousand ten at four o'clock in the afternoon." Most party invitations call for casual wording, but the choice is yours.
3. Identify the location by name and address. Include this information on separate lines. If you expect out-of-town guests, provide the city and state as well. If all of your guests are local, the city and state are not necessary. For example, your invitation can say: "Shamrock Bar and Grill, 124 Polo Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky."
4. Ask guests to reply to your invitation. Having a headcount for your party allows you to prepare enough food, drink, favors and seating for your guests. Provide a contact name as well as a phone number or email address for guests to reach you. You can ask guests to RSVP, which means they contact you with a "yes" or "no" response, or you can ask for regrets only, which means only those guests who cannot attend will contact you. For example, state, "RSVP to Mary Thompson at 555-3716" or "Regrets only, mthompson@mail.com."
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