Basic Invitation Guidelines

Details you need to include on your invitation: Who the party is for/the guest of honor Who is hosting the event What the party is for (birthday, shower, etc.) When (day, date and time) Where (location with address) If there is a dress code or the guests need to arrive on time or bring anything If the guests need to respond by a certain date Formal Invitation: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the pleasure of your company at a 60th birthday dinner in honor of Mary Jones Saturday, the fifth of May six o´clock in the evening 555 North Elm Street Lumberton, North Carolina R.s.v.p. by April 23rd 555.555.5555 Casual Invitation: Please join us for a 60th birthday dinner in honor of Mary Jones Saturday, May 5th at 6:30 555 North Elm Street Sarah and John Smith Regrets only 555.555.5555