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eHow Culture & Society Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Before you write an invitation, decide on the tone, voice and level of formality, based on the event itself. This will dictate whether you hand-write the cards or have them printed, and whether you choose a preprinted or personalized invitation.
Step2
Choose the type of invite you want, and order or buy a few more than you think you'll need. This will permit you to add some guests to your list at the last minute, if necessary. For small parties, you may want to hand-write the invitations on stationery or blank cards. For large gatherings, consider ordering printed invitations.
Step3
Determine the wording of your invite based on the level of formality. For example, a formal invitation might say, 'Dr. and Mrs. Stanley request the pleasure of your company,' whereas a more casual note might say, 'Please join us.'
Step4
Include the names of the host and/or hostess, as well as the place (with street address), time, date and purpose of the occasion, even if it's a simple get-together.
Step5
Make sure to add RSVP information at the bottom of the invite if you need to know who will be attending; for example, 'RSVP' followed by your telephone number.
Step6
Include a respond-by date on a formal invitation so you can get an accurate head count in time to adjust the amount of food, number of place settings and room size. For a wedding, charity function or other formal event, consider including a response card and a stamped, self-addressed envelope inside the envelope containing your invite.
Step7
Mail invitations three weeks before most events, four weeks before a formal affair and three months before a wedding, to allow for airline reservations. For events held during the December holidays, send invitations around Thanksgiving.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 10/21/2007 Write a deep and thoughtful poem reminding people about how the deceased character, incorporating all the necessary information. This is a deep and touching gesture definitely urging the invitee to come pay respect and say their final good byes.
Anonymous said
on 1/9/2008 Use Microsoft Home Publishing 2000 for creating nice invitations.
Anonymous said
on 2/12/2007 Blow up a balloon and write the invitation with a permanent marker, then deflate the balloon. Put it in an envelope with instructions on how to read the invitation.