Formal invitation
➡️ There are two types of formal invitations
FIRST: Printed invitation cards inviting guests to be present on a particular occasion. Such invitations do not include the name of the addressee.
SECOND: Handwritten letter addressed to a VIP invited to preside over a social cultural and educational function. In such invitations the name of addressee [VIP] appears prominently.
Important Features of Invitation
The names of the host
The request is made using the standard expression: 'request the pleasure of your company'
The reason for the invitation
Time, date, venue
The name of the chief guest if any
The name of the invitee may not figure in case of printed card
The third person is used in such invitations
The whole letter is written in one single sentence
R.S.V.P. (please reply] is mentioned at the end of invitation
Word limit-50 words
FORMAL INVITATION [NOT PRINTED]
Q1 You are Subhashini, the Head Girl of Podar International School Ahmedabad-Chandkheda, Your school is holding an Inter-School Limited Over Cricket Championship from 20 November, 2024. Write an invitation to Mr. Ravi Shastri, the legendary cricketer to inaugurate the championship on 20 November, at 11 a.m. at your school play ground.
Ans.
Podar International School, Ahmedabad
Behind Vitthal Complex
Chandkheda-24
10 September 2024
Mr. Ravi Shastri
157/C, MG Road
Navi Mumbai
Pincode -35
Subject: Inauguration of Cricket Championship
Sir,
Our school is holding an Inter-School Limited Over Cricket Championship from 20 November to 28th November 2024. Ten schools of the area are likely to participate. Your presence will be very inspiring for all of us. You are requested to inaugurate the championship on 20 November, 2024 at 11 a.m. in our school grounds.
Kindly confirm your availability by 5th November.
Yours faithfully
Subhashini
Head Girl
