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AWS Formal Invitations

1. A formal invitation includes the name(s) of the host, a standard expression regarding the invitation, details of the event such as purpose, date and location, and a request for an RSVP with contact information. 2. Key features of a formal invitation are that it is written in the third person, uses simple present tense, and includes details of the event in separate lines with inline commas and no end of line punctuation. 3. Examples are provided of formal invitations for various events such as a wedding, birthday party, school annual day, business inauguration, and more.

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AWS Formal Invitations

1. A formal invitation includes the name(s) of the host, a standard expression regarding the invitation, details of the event such as purpose, date and location, and a request for an RSVP with contact information. 2. Key features of a formal invitation are that it is written in the third person, uses simple present tense, and includes details of the event in separate lines with inline commas and no end of line punctuation. 3. Examples are provided of formal invitations for various events such as a wedding, birthday party, school annual day, business inauguration, and more.

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Formal Invitations & Replies

Extending invitations to their friends and relatives on the occasions like marriage,
birthday, engagement, death, public function etc. is a part of social etiquettes. It can be
in the form of an invitation card which is a formal way of inviting people or it can be in the
form of a note or a letter which is a more informal way of inviting somebody.

Features of a Formal Invitation

1. It is a single sentence presentation.


2. It is written in the Third person.
3. There is no signature.
4. The address is written at the bottom of the invitation.
5. The date of writing is not given.
6. The Simple Present Tense is used.
7. The lay out of the letter is such that each of the following is written in a separate line:

(a) name of the host


(b) the Standard expression
(c) the reason of the invitation
(d) Day, date and time of the event.
(e) venue of the event

8. Inline commas are used.


9. Skip end of line punctuation.

Format of a Formal Invitation

1. Name(s) of the Host(s)


2. Standard expression: (Select any one of the following expression)

(a) request the pleasure of your company


(b) solicit your gracious presence
(c) cordially invite you to
(d) cordially request the honour of your presence
(e) invite you to join
(f) request your benign presence
(g) seek the pleasure of your presence

3. Purpose of the invitation (birthday/marriage/inauguration/celebration of historic day


etc.)
4. Name of the honoree (birthday person, bride, groom etc.)
5. Day, date and time of the party/function /programme.
6. Name of the place location with complete address.
7. RSVP (French expression : Respndez s’il vous plait means : Respond if it pleases
you. (Pronunciation= re-spawn-day-sill-voo-play)
8. Just below RSVP write the telephone/mobile No. or address of the host.

1. Name(s) of the Host(s)


2. Standard expression
3. Purpose of the invitation
4. Name of the honoree
5. Day, date and time of the event
6. Name of the place location.

7. RSVP
8. Telephone/mobile No.
or address of the host.

Q1. On behalf of your parents draft a formal invitation to be sent to your friends
and relatives on the occasion of your brother's marriage.

Mrs. & Mr. Patekar


request your benign presence
at the wedding ceremony of their son
Akhilesh
to
Akanksha
(D/O Mrs. & Mr. Sangavi)
on Sunday, 27th January, 20XX at 8.00 p.m.
at their residence.

RSVP
45-A, Malviya Nagar
New Delhi
Mob. 98427654XX

Q2. On behalf of your parents draft a formal invitation to be sent to your friends
and relatives on the occasion of your brother's fifth birthday.
Mrs. & Mr. Chawala
request the pleasure of your company
on the 5th birthday of their son
Rahul
on Monday, 28th January, 20XX at 7.00 p.m.
at Konark Hotel, M.V.Road, Delhi.

RSVP
13, Akber Bhavan
New Delhi

Q3. On behalf of the principal of your school draft a formal invitation to be sent to
the parents and distinguished guests on the occasion of the annual day of your
school.

The Principal, Staff & Students


Of
Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K.Puram, NewDelhi
Solicit your gracious presence on
The Annual Day
on Sunday, 27th January, 20XX at 10.00 a.m.
at school grounds.

Shree L.K.Shah
the chairman of the Vidyalaya has kindly consented
to be the chief guest.

RSVP
Tel: 011-272356XX

Q4. Draft a formal invitation to be sent to your friends and relatives on the occasion
of the inaugural ceremony of your new showroom.

M/s Goyal Brothers


request your benign presence
at the inaugural ceremony of their new showroom
Beautex
(Of readymade garments)
on Sunday, 27th January, 20XX at 11.00 a.m.
at 45,C.P.Road,New Delhi.

RSVP
Mob. 93560032XX
Q5. The Ballooning Club of India, New Delhi invites its members to visit India
International Balloon Mela-20XX. Draft a formal invitation card giving necessary
details.

The Ballooning Club of India, New Delhi


request the pleasure of your company
on
the inaugural ceremony of
India International Balloon Mela-20XX
on Saturday, 27th April, 20XX at 10.00 a.m.
at Safdarjung Airport.

Shree A.H. Nagar


the Dy. Chairman of BCI has kindly consented
to be the chief guest.

RSVP
Tel: 011-290316XX

Q6. On behalf of the principal of your school draft a formal invitation to be sent to
the grand parents of the students on the occasion of The Grand Parents Day. Invent
other details yourself.

The Principal, Staff & Students


Of
St. Foster Public School,Vijay Nagar, NewDelhi
Solicit your gracious presence on
The Grand Parents Day
on Tuesday, 25th February, 20XX at 8.00 a.m.
in the school auditorium.

Shree T.N. Goswami


the chairman of the Vidyalaya has kindly consented
to be the chief guest.

RSVP
Tel: 011-272356XX

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