INVITATIONS/REPLIgx Invitations = [0 Invitations are of two kinds: © Formal — Invitation card/letter > Ina fixed format © Informal > A letter or a note — Free hand writing Guidelines for Writing Formal Invitations ea © Do not include the name of the addressees. © The occasion, name of invitee, name of host, day, date, time, venue should be in order. © Details like name, address of organiser, sponsor, host must be included. © Ifa VIPis invited, then the name of the VIP should appear prominently. Formal Invitations _ — In a formal invitation card: © Start with the designation of the organiser. © Followed by name and address of the host. © Details of date, time, venue of the event/function. © The name of the chief organiser with R.S.V.P on the Tight/left hand (bottom) co" the card. {R-S.\.P is a French word “Repondez sil vous plait” meaning “please respon! Value Points © Simple and elegantly printed ¢ Formal invitations are in 3rd person (she, he, they © Do not use abbreviations for the Suest names, titles, days and dates, i © Bais the subject matter in the centre. Other details lke dress coche may be P!" bottom corner L or R. @ Aroute map at the back, if required.(4 marks) Formal Invitation “a ‘Mr & Mrs N.K. Khanna request the pleasure of your benign presence on the occasion of the Marriage of their daughter Aditi yn <> = chal (S/o Mr. & Mrs, Rajeev Arora, Chandigarh) ‘On 20th of eons 20xxX at 1 os a.m. Hotel Vikram Lajpat Ld New Delhi 4 101, Kailash Colony, New Delhi RSVP. N.K. Khanna Ph. 9812115230 nformal Invitation (4 marks) Dear Vipin, You will be glad to know that Aditi's wedding has been fixed, and the big occasion will take place on the 20th of October 20XX at Hotel Vikram, Lajpat Nagar. We look forward to your presence along with your family at the wedding. Restwhen we meet. Yours affectionately Nirbhay and MitaFormal Invitation Mr & Mrs J.P Mehra request the pleasure of your benign presence on the auspicious occasion of the ST BIRTHDAY PARTY of their daughter a Mahika 21, Model Town, New Delhi, at 5.00 p.m. On January 18, 20XX Informal Invitation | 765, | Rahat Colony, | Mandi House, | New Delhi | January 2, 20xx 1 Dear Vipin 1 You will be pleased to know that our Mahika has turned one. To celebrate this occasion, we have organised a party on Januaty 18, 5.00 p.m. at Shubh Banquet Hall, 21, Model Town, New Delhi. We will be glad iFyou come along with Mita and the kids. No regrets, noexcuses and of course no gifts. Sours affectionately Tay ard AmitaFormal Invitation (Letter Format) (4 marks) Inviting a Person as a Judge St. Martins Schoo! Ram Mandir Road Vir Park. Mumbai : 4000Xx 6th September 20xx Mr Rahul Sudama Principal Stephen's Schoo! Mumbai Sub : Invitation to Judge ‘Inter School Debate 20XX” Respected Sir, ‘St. Martins has been given the privilege of hosting this year's “Inter School Debate 20XX". We would be greatly obliged if you could spare time from your busy schedule and be the Chief Judge for the event. The programme is on 25th September 20XX, between 9.30a.m. ~ 3.30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Kindly confirm your availability at the earliest and oblige. Please send an email to ‘stmartins.school@yahoo.com. Yours Sincerely Vamal Kaur HOD. Dept. of English Informal Invitation (4 marks) 4. 765, Rahat Colony, New Delhi. January 17, 20XX Dear Bhaveen You have always wanted to see my school. Here is an occasion where you can see it in all its grandeur—come and join us for the Annual Day function of my school on 1 February, 20XX at 10 a.m. 1am sure you will have a great time. Do bring along Aunty, Uncle and little Shloka. Creative Writing Skills 103Formal Invitation 5. e opening of its new showroom at 45, M-Block Mkt, : Mayur Vihar, New Delhi announces th Inauguration on 8 February, 20XX at II a.m. by Ritu Sharma All are cordially invited. Inauguraé discount of RIVA 1 5 % on all purchases Elinae Shah (4 marks) Informal Invitation var Nidhi Finally, my dream to open an exclusive fashion house has come true. The inauguration is on 8 February, 20XX. Remember how we used to talk : about Ritu Sharma's style sense, the renowned stylist. Well, guess what! ! } She is the Chief Guest. We will have an exclusive photograph with her. Do i i come to 45, M-Block Mkt., Mayur Vihar-II at 11 a.m., well thatis where my i dream project (M/s Elinae Fashions) is. i look forward to your presence at the inaugural function.6. Ans. Ans. Your school has invited a group of foreign students to attend your Annual Day function. Draft an invitation in 50 words to the guests and parents of the students, Also state the day, date and time of the function. You are Dr Ahluwalia, Principal, Rohtak Public School. (4 marks) [CBSE Question Paper, Code no 1/2/1; 2022-23} [Rohtak Public School Rohtak February 24, 20XX | The Ambassador The American Embassy Rohtak Subject: Invitation for the school Annual Day Sir T have the honour of invitin; of the Student-Exchan; school. ig your honourable self, and the 15 students who are part ge Programme, for the 25th Annual Day Celebration of our ‘The programmeis to be held on Saturday 11th March, 20XX at the School Auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. We look forward to your esteemed presence on the occasion. With warm regards Yours sincerely Dr Ahluwalia (Principal) : | You are the President, Literary Society of Sunshine International School. Draft an invitation to author, Ms Manjul Bajaj requesting her to conduct a workshop on creative writing in your school. You are Romi/Rohit. (4 marks) ‘Dear Ms Manjul Bajaj To encourage literary skills among students, our school is celebrating Tolstoy Week from August 1-August 7, 20XX. We would be grateful if you could grace the occasion |and conduct a workshop on creative writing in our school. | For any further clarification, please contact: Mr Ramakant Mishra, The Principal at 9543210671. | Venue: School Conference Hall, Sunshine International School, | Dwarka, New DelhiAns. wi Time: 10 a.m. Date: 3 August, 20XX Romi President Literary Society Sunshine International School Dwarka, New Delhi On 30th November your school is going to hold its Annual Sports Day. You way Mr Dhanraj Pillai, a noted hockey player to give away the prizes to the buddiy, sportspersons of the school. Write a formal invitation, in about 50 words, requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Karuna/Karan, Sports Secretary, Sunrise Glob, School, Agra. (4 marks) [CBSE (41) 2016 The Principal, Staff and Students of Sunrise Global School cordially invite MR DHANRAJ PILLAI to grace us on our Annual Sports Day and give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of our school. For any further clarification, please contact: Mr Ramakant Mishra, The Principal at 9543210671. Venue: School Ground Time: 10 a.m. Date: 30th November, 20XX RS.V.P Karuna Sports Secretary Sunrise Global School Agra Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organise a one-act play competition in the school auditorium. You have decided to invite noted stage artiste, Nalini to grace the occasion. Draft a formal invitation for her, in about 50 words. You are Karuna/Karan, Cultural Secretary. (4 marks) [CBSE Delhi 2016] The Cultural Club | Sunshine Global School cordially invites Padmashri Ms. Nalini (Danseuse) ‘To grace the “TAGORE WEEK Celebrations” “One-Act Play Competition”‘Venue: School Auditorium Time: 10 a.m, Date: 3 April, 20xx RS. Karuna Cultural Secretary Sunshine Global School Agra. ¢ 984XXXX001 10. feu eee Dba Dees: Your father, Shri Dheeraj Garg of Gurugram wants you to draft n to be sent to friends and relatives on the occasion of your elder sister’s marriage. Prepare the invitation giving necessary details, in not more than 50 words. (4 marks) [CBSE (1/2/1) 2019] Mr and Mrs Dheeraj Garg request the pleasure of your company ‘on the auspicious occasion of their daughter KANIKA (D/o Mr and Mrs Dheeraj Garg, Gurugram) With KUNAL (S/o Mr and Mrs Amber Sharma, Gurugram) On Saturday, February 22, 20XX At Tivoli Gardens, Gurugram PROGRAMME Saturday, February 22, 20XX Reception of Baraat: 8 p.m. With best compliments from All relatives and RS.V.P. friends Mr and Mrs Dheeraj Garg Contact no: 98XXXXXXXX aja of R-201, Fort Road, Chey ‘ a ' aad warming ceremony and invite your cousin Bala to have a - y II necessary details. (4 marks) [CBSE Sample Paper, 2021} ve just purchased an 11. You are Rukmini/ house. You decide Write the invitation in 50 words gi gal Ans. R-201, Fort Road Chennai | 7th July, 20XX Creative Writing Skills 107Dear Bala You will be pleased to know that we have just purchased a new house. Therefore a invite you to bless the House Warming Ceremony on 29th July 20XX at 6:00 p.m." Hope to see you on the ocassion. Yours affectionately Rukmini/Raja Replies A reply to an invitation is as much formal as the invitation itself. A reply to an invitation i essential to appreciate the host's feelings and letting the host know whether you are attending the function or not. This helps him/her to make arrangements accordingly. Main Characteristics ‘The reply to an invitation must acknowledge the invitation by expressing thanks. Reply should mention whether the invitation has been accepted or refused (specify reason) using warm and specific language. The reply should be brief and specific. Do remember to include greetings like ‘Best Wishes’ in case you are declining the invitation. ) Accepting the Invitation (Formal) (4 marks) Ll Mr Vipin thanks Mr & Mrs Khanna for their kind invitation to their daughter Aditis marriage on 20th January, 20XX at 10 a.m. and has a great pleasure in accepting it and confirms his presence at the venue of the scheduled time. Declining the Invit fion (Formal) (4 marks) Mr Vipin thanks Mr & Mrs Khanna for their kind invitation to their daughter “Aditi’s marriage on 20th January, 20XX at 10 a.m. but regrets his inability to ‘attend due toa prior engagement. He wishes Aditi a happy married life. Accepting the Invitation (Informal) (4 marks) 2. Se ee |” 21, Professors’ Colony, Coimbatore 10th January, 20XX Dear Nirbhay and Bhabhiji, 1am pleasantly surprised to receive your invitation for Aditi's wedding, Has she wn so big? I still remember her as the lite girl with two ponytails in a pink frock eating chocolates and throwing tantrums upon refusal.Well, itis really a big occasion for me. I will be delighted to join in the celebratior and bless the newly-wed couple. | And yes, as requested, the whole family is coming too. Yours Vipin Declining the Invitation (Informal) (4 marks 21, Professors’ Colony, Coimbatore 10th January, 20XX Dear Nirbhay and Bhabhiji, | 1am pleasantly surprised to receive your invitation for Aditi’s wedding. Has she | grown so big? I still remember her as the little girl with two ponytails in a pink frock, eating chocolates and throwing tantrums upon refusal. Well, it is really a big occasion for me and I would have loved to join you on the auspicious occasion, but my father is in the hospital. He had a surgery last week and | needs constant care. I really feel bad not to be able to personally join the occasion and bless the newly- wed couple. Please accept my best wishes. I am writing to Aditi separately. | Yours | Vipin 3. You are Natasha, residing in Pune. Your cousin, from the same ci grandmother’s eighteenth birth anniversary and has extended an invite to you. He ha: also requested your assistance for arrangements needed. Draft a reply of acceptance in not more than 50 words. (4 marks) [CBSE Sample Paper, 2022 | 27th April, 20XX |Dear ABC ; |1 am very excited to know that soon we are going to celebrate our grandmother's i eI eighteenth birth anniversary. Since I am a bit occupied for the next couple of days, the arrangement you require his occasion. Longing to catch |will certainly ring you up to find out the assistance for | Hope you informed Sunita aunty too to join with us ont you soon. | NatashaAns. o You are Dr Stanzin, a certified art therapist from Leh. You have been ii Public School, Jammu, to conduct Forward’. This seminar is to intr ited a seminar for students on ‘Art Therap, ‘oduce students to the use! Personal and social problems. Wri 4G) 'y the Way fulness of art in dea; alin, te your reply, in about 50 words, accepting invitation. (4 marks) (CBSE Sample Paper, 299 1] Dr Stanzin 117K Block B.N. Marg, Leh 27th December, 20XX Dear Ma'am It is certainly a matter of great honour for me to for students on be invited to conduct a seminar ‘Art Therapy The Way Forward’. I shall be delighted to address the gathering and discuss the usefulness of art in dealing with personal and social problems and listening from you in return, It'll be kind if I am Provided with transport for the occasion. Yours truly Dr Stanzin You are Rajneesh/Rajee Mehta, an eminent educationist. You have been invited to Nav Nirmaan School, Sucheta Vihar, Kolkata to attend and speak at a workshop on the topic ‘The Importance of Time Mai agement’ on June 5, 20XX at 10:00 a.m. Draft a letter of acceptance to the Cultural In-Charge, Pi n about 50 words. (4 marks) [CBSE Question Paper, 2022) Ramakrishna Mission Kolkata Ist June, 20XX The Cultural In-Charge Nav Nirman School Sucheta Vihar Kolkata Subject: Invitation to speak at your esteemed Institution — Workshop | | |Ans. (See j Ireceived your invitation to speak at a workshop on the topic, “The Importance of | ‘Time Management”. It would be a great honour for me tobe a part of such a wonderful programme. Itis a topic which is very close to my heart. I assure my presence on June |5th 20XX, at 10:00 a.m. at your esteemed institution. Looking forward to interacting with you and your young students. | Yours sincerely _Rajee Mehta You are Dr Mehra, an eminent educationist who has been invited to address the students of Sunshine Public School on ‘The Benefits of Reading’ and release a book written by one of the students. Draft a formal letter in 50 words expressing your inability to attend the function. Mention day, date, time and venue. (4 marks) [CBSE Question Paper, Code no 1/2/1; 2022-23] Ethiraj College for Women Egmore Chennai February 24, 20XX The Principal Sunshine Public School Chennai Subject: Invitation to address your students Ma’am Thank you for your invitation to address the students of your esteemed institution on “The Benefits of Reading’ and to release a book written by one of your students, I wish to express my heartiest congratulations to the young author. I would have loved to be part of your celebrations, however, due to pressing official commitments, I will not be able to attend the function. Please accept my good wishes and apologies. With warm regards Yours sincerely Dr Mehra