Invitation
Letter
By Nur Fitamala Sari
Types of Invitation
Formal Informal
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Formal and Informal Invitation
A formal invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified form, tone or style in
agreement with the established norms, customs or values (Websters, 2012).
Example : An invitation to graduation ceremony, Wedding, Religious Event, Etc.
Informal invitation which is more casual, it is sent by short message or memo to
the invitee.
Example : WhatsApp Chat
Social Function
Inviting people to formal and social
events.
Linguistic Characteristics
Simple, precise, and concise words
Detailed information
The tone should be friendly and sincere. Words should be
chosen carefully
The style of writing should be formal
Common Format of a Formal Invitation
The first line is the name(s) of the
person(s) who invite(s).
The second line is the request for
participation.
Formal The third line is the names of the person(s) invited.
Invitation
The fourth line is the occasion for
invitation.
The fifth line is the time and date of the occasion.
The sixth line is the place of the occasion.
The last line is the request for reply.
Format Layout
Addresses of the addresser and the addressee
Salutation
Body
- State for whom the invitation is and by who it is given.
- Reasons of invitation
- Date
- Time
- Place
R.S.V.P (it is a French word "repondez s'il vous plait" which means "please reply")
Signature
The format of the envelope for the invitation is addressed the same way as the envelope of a letter
(i.e. with the recipient's address in the middle of the envelope and addresser's address on the left
hand corner of the envelope).
Ways of Organizing Information
➢ Reasons for inviting others
➢ Detailed information about the party or event
➢ Ask friends to come by using a sincere tone
Responding to Formal Invitations
Formal invitations should be responded to within 3 days
Replies are written in third person.
Replies have to be handwritten
Reason should be briefly stated for declining the invitation.
Acceptance
➢ Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo accept with pleasure the kind
invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto to the wedding
ceremony of their daughter on Friday, the twelfth of
December at seven o' clock.
➢ Mr. and Mrs. Wibowo accept the invitation with pleasure.
Declining/Regretting
Mr. and Mrs. Situmorang regret that they are unable to
accept the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto for
Friday, the twelfth of December at seven o'clock due to
prior engagement.
Mr. And Mrs. Wibowo regret to decline the invitation due
to health reasons.
Responding Card
➢ The responding card comes with the invitation card.
➢ This card should preferably be handwritten.
Example
of The boards of directors of the Indonesian
Formal Educational Foundation
Request the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs.
Invitation Riyadi art the Charity Dinner on
Saturday, the Twenty Third of December
At the Sultan Hotel Ball room Proceeds
benefit the Educational fund
R.S.V.P Dresscode: Batik
Mala
085245155076
nurfitamalasari00@gmail.com
Example To: Mrs. Vania Septa Anugrah, M.Hum
of Due to the Karnaval Sastra event, we will hold the seminar on the
Formal topic of Indonesian Linguistic and Literature era Modern. We will
Invitation invite you to be our moderator for this seminar.
Please come on:
Date: July 30, 2021
Place: PSBJ hall
Time: 09.00 AM – end
It is an honor for us if Miss Vania is pleased to attend as well as
being a moderator at the seminar. Thank you for your attention.
With sincere respect,
Arya Laksa Putra
Example of Informal Invitation Letter
To: Zania Kridanti
Dear Zania,
I hope you’re coming to my baby shower ceremony next week. This moment
will be held on Thursday 19, 2021 from 08.00 a.m until 11.00 a.m in my lovely
house. Do not miss it! I will wait for your coming.
Thank you very much.
With love
Mala
Quiz
Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto 1.
Cordially request the pleasure of your company 2.
On the wedding ceremony of their daughter 3.
Siti with Davy 4.
On Friday, the Twelfth of December 5.
At Seven o’clock in
6.
Gedung Kartini
Jl. Gatot Subroto Jakarta
R.S.V.P 8. Dinner Will
Linda Be Served at 7.
082211032020 8 PM Sharp
rspvwedding@gmail.com
Any Questions?
TOP LINE
Thank you for
Coming!
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