GUIDELINES
- Express genuine appreciation, this way, you can help minimize your negative reply.
- Thank the sender and tell him or her that you appreciate the invitation. Include the details of the invitation, the name of the event and the date.
- Tell him or her that you are sorry that you are declining the invitation. Shortly explain the reason you are unable to attend.
- Wish the event's success.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
You must both be proud at Mike's admission to the Bar! It is with regret that Simon and I will be unable to attend your afternoon tea next Sunday. I have an interview in Los Angeles on Monday, and we are traveling out on Friday prior. Please convey our most sincere congratulations and regrets to Mike. We will arrange a dinner with him on our return.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Letter example to reject an event invitation.
Further things to consider when writing rejection letters to event organizers
Rejection Letters
Rejection letters are letters written to inform people that something they have made, written, etc., has been turned down. These letters can be used, for instance, to inform people that they have not been chosen for a job or school enrollment or that a book they have written has not been chosen for publishing. Conveying rejection can be difficult because most people don't know how to say the words without hurting the recipient. Actually, in most cases, people don't write rejection letters at all. They just drop communication with the concerned person, (which is rude). Rejection letters are important because they help build trust and develop goodwill between the parties involved.
After rejection, the people affected will be frustrated no matter what. However, well-drafted rejection letters can soften the blow and encourage them to keep trying. An excellent rejection letter is brief, considerate, and to the point. Begin by thanking the recipient for trying. State your decision politely and assertively, giving reasons for it. If you are rejecting a job application, for instance, give a genuine reason for it and encourage the recipient to apply for other positions. End on a positive note and wish the recipient success.
Letters to Event Organizers
Letters to event organizers are letters sent to people who arrange and prepare for events. These could be inquiry letters to inquire after event organizing services or thank-you letters to thank event organizers for amazing events. The letters could also be application letters from candidates applying for event organizing positions. Letters to event organizers, especially those thanking them for their services, can make the recipients feel valued and appreciated in a big way. Remember these are people who work long and spend sleepless nights planning and executing every detail related to an event to make it a success. Therefore, just a simple message to say thank you after an excellent event would mean the world to them.
Letters to event organizers could be formal or informal depending on the purpose. If you are writing to request information or to apply for a job position with the event organizing company, then the letter must be formal. However, if you are writing to say thank you for an excellent event, you can be less formal. Regardless, all letters must be professional and must carry only the intended message. Be clear and concise and maintain a polite tone. End positively.