GUIDELINES

  1. Invite the reader to the event and provide the date, time and location details.
  2. Explain details of the event.
  3. End on a positive note.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

We invite you to the Bravery Awards Event on the 5th of July, 2015 at Kew Garden grounds at 7 pm.

The awards facilitate citizens who have gone out of the way to serve the community and saved people from various kinds of dangers. These efforts have to be acknowledged and hence we will be hosting the ceremony.

We hope you will accept our invitation and be present at the event.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Invitation letter to an event.

Further things to consider when writing invitation letters to guests

Further things to consider when writing invitation letters to guests

Invitation Letters

Invitation letters are letters you write to request people to meetings, formal occasions, or events. As the name suggests, the first and primary purpose of invitation letters is to request the presence of the recipient and the second is to confirm that the recipient will be present. Although invitation letters are mostly used to invite people to social events, they can also be used when applying for visas. Depending on the event, these letters can be formal or informal. Regardless, all invitation letters must be sent in advance to give the recipient enough time to respond or plan ahead.

Great invitation letters are brief and easy to understand. Start by introducing yourself and write a sentence or two about the host. Provide the necessary information regarding the event such as the date and time of the event, venue, dress code, how to accept or decline the invitation, etc. Mention some of the activities that would be taking place during the event and which ones the recipient would be taking part in if any. Provide your contact details in case the recipient needs further information. End by expressing anticipation of the recipient's attendance to the event.

Letters to Guests

Letters to guests are letters written to people who have been invited to visit somewhere or take part in a function. There are numerous instances when people write letters to their guests. For instance, a hotel manager may write an apology letter to a guest to apologize for a booking error or an appreciation letter to show gratitude to the guest for making reservations with the hotel. In other instances, event organizers may send invitation letters to guest speakers to formally invite them to an event and thank-you letters to all guests after attending the event. In all situations, these letters must be addressed properly and sent promptly.

Letters to guests can be formal or informal based on the situation. For appreciation and thank-you letters, the layout can be less formal and casual. However, if you are writing to invite a guest speaker to a function, then the letter must follow the formal letter rules. It must also contain all the information the guest needs to make a decision on whether to accept the invitation or not. Make the letter easy to read, clear, and respectful. Provide your contact details where appropriate. Close with the appropriate call to action.

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