MJ
Join us for an evening of
Martinis & Jazz
coupe glass
Friday, November 14
Seven until ten in the evening
The Emerald Room
676 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Cocktail glamour
Regrets only by November 7
The bar closes when the band does
Cocktail Party Invitations
Cocktail invitations get to be the most stylish card you send — short on words, long on atmosphere. State the hours (cocktails have an end time), the dress, and let the design do the rest.
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Starts from: “Evening cocktail party, martinis and jazz, semi-formal, Friday 7 to 10 PM, art deco glamour” — edit anything once it's designed.
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Wording examples
Cocktail Party invitation wording
DecoMartinis & Jazz
an evening at The Emerald Room
Friday, November 14 · seven until ten
Cocktail glamour
Regrets only by November 7
ModernDrinks. Friday. You.
Cocktails 7–10 PM · November 14
The Emerald Room, Chicago
Dress sharp · RSVP by Nov 7
HolidayA little holiday sparkle
Cocktails and small plates
Friday, Nov 14, 7–10 PM
The Emerald Room
Festive attire encouraged
Wording & etiquette
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. Give the host, date, time range, address, and RSVP — and if you're serving food, say 'hors d'oeuvres' or 'light bites' so no one arrives starving or expecting a full meal.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. Add time whenever guests have to travel, book time off, or arrange childcare.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. Use the method the host asked for, respond only for the people actually named, and once you've accepted, treat it as a commitment.
Good to know
What does 'regrets only' mean on an invitation?
Guests reply only if they can't come — silence means yes. It suits big casual lists; for anything with a headcount (food, seats), ask for a proper RSVP instead.
Should a cocktail party invitation list an end time?
Yes — 'seven until ten' is part of the form. It tells guests it's not dinner and gives the evening its shape.
Related
New Year's Eve
State whether the evening ends at midnight or carries on well past it.
Design my new year's eve invitation →Dinner Party
Give a seated dinner three weeks' notice and ask quietly about dietary restrictions.
Design my dinner party invitation →Holiday Party
December calendars fill by early November, so send well before the first of the month.
Design my holiday party invitation →
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