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You are invited to
Dinner at Ours
single stem
Saturday, March 21
Half past seven
The Harpers'
12 Charlton Street, New York
Reply by March 14 · tell us your dietary needs
Five courses, paired · lingering encouraged
Dinner Party Invitations
A dinner party invitation is a promise about the evening: how formal, how long, how fed. The best ones are spare — a confident card with the details set beautifully does more than any exclamation point.
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Starts from: “Intimate dinner party for eight, seasonal menu, wine pairings, Saturday at 7:30, modern and understated” — edit anything once it's designed.
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Wording examples
Dinner Party invitation wording
UnderstatedDinner at ours
Saturday, March 21 · half past seven
12 Charlton Street
Five courses, paired wines
Reply by March 14
Supper clubThe March table
an eight-seat dinner, one long evening
Saturday 3/21 · 7:30 PM
The Harpers', Charlton Street
Tell us your dietary needs when you reply
Holiday tableCome for the roast, stay for the argument about dessert
Holiday dinner at the Harpers'
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30
Reply by the 14th — seats are assigned, grudges are not
Wording & etiquette
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. Because seats and courses are counted, make the reply feel firm — and answer the two questions every guest silently has: what to wear, and whether to bring anything.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
How do I collect dietary restrictions before a dinner party?
Ask on the RSVP — RevelPost's reply form asks about dietary needs and allergies by default, and answers appear beside each guest on your dashboard before you shop.
How far ahead should dinner party invitations go out?
Two to three weeks for a seated dinner. The built-in reminders nudge anyone who hasn't replied a week out, so you know your headcount before you plan courses.
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