Wording & etiquette
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Invitation wording
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How do I word a 40th birthday invitation?A 40th birthday invitation needs five things in this order: who's turning 40, the kind of party (dinner, cocktails, surprise), the date and start time, the venue, and how to RSVP.How do I word a birthday invitation?A birthday invitation needs five things: whose birthday it is, what kind of celebration (party, dinner, drinks), the date and start time, the location, and how to RSVP.How do I word a surprise party invitation?A surprise party invitation has to do two things a normal invite never does: get everyone in place before the guest of honor arrives, and keep them quiet.How do I word a wedding invitation?A formal wedding invitation is written in the third person and follows a fixed order: the host line (who's inviting you), the request line, the couple's names, the date and time spelled out in full, the venue, and a reception note.How do I word a bridal shower invitation?A bridal shower invitation names the bride, makes clear it's a shower (so guests know to bring a gift), and gives the date, time, location, who's hosting, and how to RSVP.How do I word a dinner party invitation?A dinner party invitation is short and gracious: who's hosting, that it's dinner, the date and a start time, the address, and an RSVP.How do I word a cocktail party invitation?A cocktail party invitation should signal three things at a glance: drinks rather than a seated dinner, a defined window with a start and an end time, and the dress code.
Etiquette
The tricky social questions, answered: declining, plus-ones, RSVPs, gifts, and timing.
How do I politely decline a wedding invitation?Reply through the RSVP the couple gave you, before the deadline.How do I politely decline an invitation?Reply promptly through whatever channel they used, thank them sincerely, and give a clear, warm no.What is proper RSVP etiquette?RSVP as soon as you know your answer, and always by the date on the invitation — 'RSVP' means a reply is expected either way, yes or no, not only if you're coming.What are the rules for plus-ones?The rule for guests: you get a plus-one only if the invitation says so — a named partner, or 'and guest' — and if it doesn't, you don't ask.How far in advance should I send invitations?As a rule: casual get-togethers go out 2–3 weeks ahead, dinner parties and birthdays 3–4 weeks, formal or milestone events 4–6 weeks, and weddings 6–8 weeks — with save-the-dates 6–12 months out.
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