Invitation ABC's

• Be creative! Create anticipation and excitement. 

• Include the necessary information

1. Names of hosts
2. Type of party (e.g. cocktail, dinner)
3. Purpose (e.g. birthday, in honor of…)
4. Date of party
5. Hour of party
6. Place
7. Reply instructions (R.S.V.P)
8. Special instructions (e.g. valet parking)

• Remember, the more formal the event, the more formal the invitation.  The formality of an invitation is determined by type, (paper, email, phone) wording and creative elements.

• Timing is everything.  Invitations for weddings and very formal events should be sent out six to eight weeks in advance. A “Save the Date Card” sent three to four months in advance is also appreciated for these events. Less formal events call for three to four weeks notice.