Here are a few examples of standard invitation wording for special events, such as luncheons or cocktail parties. Your guests will take a hint about how to dress by the formality of your invitation and wording.

. . . . . . . . . .

Please join us for cocktails

to celebrate the engagement of

Elizabeth Smith

and

Robert Conrad

Saturday, May 23rd

at 8 o’clock in the evening

Durham Country Club

1234 Some Street

Regrets only

919-123-1234

. . . . . . . . . .

50 years of love and family

(and agreeing to disagree on some things)

Please join us to celebrate

the 50th anniversary

of Jane and John Johnson

Saturday, May 23rd

at 8 o’clock in the evening

Durham Country Club

1234 Some Street

City, State

R.S.V.P. by May 9th to

919-123.1234 or name@yahoo.com

Hosted by Linda and David Smith