INVITATIONS (FORMAL & INFORMAL) AND THEIR REPLIES

1. FORMAL INVITATIONS

PROCEDURE:-
 A FORMAL INVITATION is normally a single sentence presentation in
THIRD PERSON FORM. (MRS.& MR S.K.SHARMA/HE/SHE/THEY)
(INFORMAL INVITATIONS ARE WRITTEN IN FIRST PERSON(I/WE) FORM
OR SECOND PERSON (YOU) FORM)
 Formal invitations are generally in the form of printed invitation cards.
We use them to invite guests on some auspicious occasion like
birthdays, weddings, inaugurations, house warming parties etc.
 The invitation answer the questions Who, Whom, When, Where, What
time and For What. i.e. the occasion, name(s) of the invitee, name(s) of
the host, date, time and venue(indicated by on, at & at/in)
 The other details include name, designation and address of the
organiser, sponsor or host of the name(s) of the Chief Guest or special
invitees, in case of an official invitation.
 Printed formal invitation don’t include the name of the addressee.
 Invitation to VIP to preside over the function do carry the name of VIP
prominently.
 Word limit as per CBSE guidelines is limited to 50 words.
 It should be placed in a box.

IMPORTANT POINTS

# Please don’t carry eatables/cameras/handbags

# Kindly switch off the mobile during the function

# Admit two only

#Please bring the card along

# Refreshment will be served

# Please be seated by 9.45 a.m.

Q1. Draft a formal invitation inviting the parents and the guests on the
occasion of Grand Parents Day celebration of ABC Public School, New Delhi, in
50 words.

INVITATION

The Management, Principal, Staff and Students

of
A.B.C. PUBLIC SCHOOL
New Delhi
Solicit your gracious presence
on
The Grand Parents Day

On Sunday, 9th February 2021

at 4.00 p.m.
at School Grounds
Chairman of the School, Mr. S.M.Arya, has kindly consented
to be the Chief Guest.

Your benign presence is solicited.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Vice Principal The School Management

*Pl bring card along with

*Pl be seated by 3.45p.m.
Q2. On behalf of your parents draft a formal invitation for your sister’s
marriage in 50 words.

INVITATION

Mrs. & Mr. S.K. Sharma

request the pleasure of your company
on the auspicious occasion of their daughter’s marriage

ARADHYA
with
ADITYA
(S/o Mrs. & Mr. A.K. Malhotra)

On Sunday, 9th February 2021

at 8.00 p.m.
at Hotel Amar Leela,
Janak Puri,
New Delhi.

Your benign presence is solicited.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Amit Sharma All Near & Dear ones

*Pl bring card along with

*Don’t carry plastic bags
Q3. Draft a formal invitation to invite Mr.S.K.Sharma, The Director, ABC
Institute, New Delhi, requesting him to be the Chief Guest to the Fancy Dress
Competition organised by ABC School, New Delhi on the occasion of Children’s
Day at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.(50 words)

ABC School
New Delhi

8th November, 2021

Mr.S.K.Sharma,
The Director,
ABC Institute,
New Delhi.

Subject: Invitation to be the Chief Guest

Sir
Our school is going to hold Fancy Dress Competition on the occasion of
Children’s Day, 14th November. 2021, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Talkatora
Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. You are kindly requested to grace the occasion as
the Chief Guest and give away the Prizes to the winners of the competition.
Please convey your acceptance at the earliest so that we can make necessary
arrangements

Kind regards
A.K.Malhotra
PRINCIPAL
Q4-King’s Public School, New Delhi is going to hold its Annual Sports Day . Draft
an invitation to be sent to the parents and some special invites.

INVITATION

The Management, Principal, Staff

of
KING’S PUBLICSCHOOL
New Delhi
Cordially invite you for

THE ANNUAL SPORTS DAY

On Sunday, 9th February 2021

at 4.00 p.m.
at School Grounds
Legendary Cricketer Kapil Dev will grace the occasion as
the Chief Guest.

Your benign presence is solicited.

RSVP With Best Compliments

from
Vice Principal The Sports Committee

*Programme overleaf
*Pl be seated by 3.45p.m.
Q.5.ABC School, New Delhi is going to inaugurate the New Computer Wing.
Draft a formal invitation for the inaugural function.

INVITATION

The Computer Department of

A.B.C. Public School

cordially invite you to the
Inaugural Function
Of the New Computer Wing.
On Saturday, 8th February 2021
at 11.00 a.m.
at Computer Lab
The Ribbon cutting Ceremony
will be done by the Director of NIIT, Mr.S.K. Sharma.
It will be followed by Ganesh Vandana.

Kindly grace the occasion with your benign presence.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Vice Principal The Computer Department

*Programme overleaf
*Light refreshment will be served
Q.6.Your brother has been selected for IAS. Your parents want to throw a party
in his honour. Draft a formal invitation.

INVITATION

Mrs. and Mr. A.P. Joshi cordially invite Mrs. And Mr. S,K, Sharma

for a party to celebrate the success of their son, Amit, in the IAS.

On Saturday, 8th February 2021

At 7.00 p.m.
At Raddison Blue
Gurugram

They will appreciate the pleasure of your company on the occasion.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Amita Joshi Relatives and Friends

# Please bring the card along

# Map Overleaf
Q.7. Your family is going to reside in the newly constructed house in Dwarka,
New Delhi. Draft a formal invitation for the House Warming Party to be sent
to friends and relatives.

INVITATION

Mrs. and Mr. M.K. Sharma cordially invite Mrs. And Mr. S,K, Sharma

for the auspicious occasion of the House Warming Party.

On Saturday, 8th February 2021

At 10.00 a.m.
At House No-305
Sector-5, Dwarka,
New Delhi.

The Pooja ceremony will be followed by a Brunch.

They will appreciate the pleasure of your company
and will be grateful if you bless the occasion with your presence.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Amita Sharma Relatives and Friends

# Map Overleaf

Q.8.Draft a Formal Birthday Party invitation.

 INVITATION

Mrs. and Mr. M.K. Sharma cordially invite Mrs. And Mr. S,K, Sharma

for the Birthday Celebration of their son, Anand.

On Saturday, 8th February 2021

At 7.00 p.m.
At House No-305
Sector-5, Dwarka,
New Delhi.

Your benign presence will be solicited.

The Dinner will be followed by a D. J. Party.
Kindly come and grace the occasion with your presence.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Amita Sharma All Near and Dear Ones

# Map Overleaf
Q.9. Draft an INFORMAL INVITATION for your Birthday Party for which you
want to invite your friends..

BE READY FOR A ROCKING BIRTHDAY PARTY

Dear friends
I (Amit) cordially invite you for my Birthday Party

On Saturday, 8th February 2020

At 7.00 p.m. Onwards
At Mc Donalds
New Delhi

Your benign presence will be solicited.

Kindly come and grace the occasion with your auspicious
presence. We will appreciate the pleasure of your company on the
occasion.

RSVP With Best Compliments from

Nikita All Relatives
FORMAL & INFORMAL – REPLIES(ACCEPTANCE & REFUSAL)

Q.10. You are Mr.A.K.Malhotra of B-2, Janak Puri, New Delhi.

Draft a formal reply accepting a marriage invitation.(50 words)

5th Feb. 2021

B-2,Janak Puri,
New Delhi

Mrs. And Mr. A.K. Malhotra thank Mrs. And Mr. S.K.Sharma for their
kind invitation for the Wedding Ceremony of their daughter ‘Aradhya’ on
8th February 2021 at 8.00.p.m. at Amar Leela Hotel. They are delighted to
accept the invitation, They will definitely be attending the ceremony.
“May God Bless the Newly Wed Couple.”

Kind regards
Mrs. And Mr.A.K.Malhotra
Q.11. You are Mr.A.K.Malhotra of B-2, Janak Puri, New Delhi.
Draft a formal reply refusing a marriage invitation.(50 words)

5th Feb. 2021

B-2,Janak Puri,
New Delhi

Mrs. And Mr. A.K. Malhotra thank Mrs. And Mr. S.K.Sharma for their
kind invitation for the Wedding Ceremony of their daughter ‘Aradhya’ on
8th February 2021 at 8.00.p.m. at Amar Leela Hotel. They regret to say
that they won’t be able to attend the ceremony due to some prior
engagement.
“May God Bless the Newly Wed Couple.”

Kind regards
Mrs. And Mr.A.K.Malhotra
Q.12. You are Mr.A.K.Malhotra of B-2, Janak Puri, New Delhi.
Draft an informal reply accepting a marriage invitation.(50 words)

5th Feb. 2021

B-2,Janak Puri,
New Delhi

Dear Mrs. And Mr. S.K.Sharma

We received your invitation for the Wedding Ceremony of your daughter
‘Aradhya’ on 8th February 2021 at 8.00.p.m. at Amar Leela Hotel. We are
thankful for the same. We are delighted to accept the invitation.
We will definitely be attending the ceremony.
“May God Bless the Newly Wed Couple.”

Kind regards
Mrs. And Mr.A.K.Malhotra
Q.13. You are Mr.A.K.Malhotra of B-2, Janak Puri, New Delhi.
Draft an informal reply refusing an invitation.(50 words)

5th Feb. 2021

B-2,Janak Puri,
New Delhi

Dear Mrs. And Mr. S.K. Sharma

We received your invitation for the Wedding Ceremony of your daughter
‘Aradhya’ on 8th February 2021 at 8.00.p.m. at Amar Leela Hotel. We are
thankful for the same. We regret to say that we won’t be able to attend
the ceremony due to some prior engagement.
“May God Bless the Newly Wed Couple.”

Kind regards
Mrs. And Mr.A.K.Malhotra