How to Ask Someone to a Banquet

Create a romantic invitation for the person you're asking to a banquet.

Sweaty palms, nervous laughter and a question uttered so low a recipient could not possibly hear all spell doom when asking someone out. Instead, you need to exude confidence when you approach someone for a date. This is especially important when you are extending an invitation to a formal event such as a banquet. Follow specific guidelines for when, where and exactly how to ask the person you want to accompany you to the event.

Instructions

1. Decide who you would like to ask to the banquet. Your first choice should be someone to whom you are attracted and with whom you share commonalities. Consider whether this person would enjoy and feel comfortable with the type of event the banquet represents. Keep in mind that your first choice might decline your offer so you should know who else you would like to ask if that should occur.

2. Explore creative ways to invite her to the event. Take time to plan a fun way of approaching her so she will know how much you like her and want to spend this special occasion with her. You can give her a lovely handwritten letter along with a single flower, bake her a cake with the special question for her written in the frosting or plan a little treasure hunt that culminates in her discovery of an invitation to go with you to the banquet. Studio 5 reveals a fun way to ask someone to an event is to wrap their car in plastic wrap and leave a note saying something to the effect that the person won't be able to drive away until she says "yes" to the invitation. Only do this with someone you know well who shares your sense of humor.

3. Plan when and where you will make the invitation. Settings are important and romantic ones can sway an answer your way. Suggest a walk in the park or ask him to join you for dessert at a local ambiance-filled restaurant. Ensure it is a relatively private and comfortable environment for you and your friend so the inviting, whether vocal or written or both, will be a smooth one.

4. Extend the invitation itself. This might require you to be present or it might not depending on how you have planned it. Practice what you will say if you will be present. Dress nicely and smile. Mentally prepare for the answer and always be gracious no matter what is decided.

5. Provide your intended date with all the information for the event including the date, time, attire and whether there will be dancing. Give information regarding the transportation to and from the banquet. Be ready to answer any questions. Also, express your thanks and let your future date know much the event and the person's presence means to you.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't worry if your plan for inviting someone does not turn out exactly the way you plan. Most people are charmed more by the thought behind a creative invitation than by its execution.

References

• Studio 5: Creative Ways to Ask to the Dance