This document discusses invitations and replies to invitations for social events. It provides information on: 1) Invitations can be formal or informal, with informal invitations sent to close friends/relatives in a personal letter format. 2) Replies to invitations are sent to thank the host and indicate whether the invitee will attend or not so the host can plan accordingly. 3) Samples of informal invitations and replies are provided to demonstrate their relaxed tone and personal nature compared to formal versions. Tips are given for writing effective informal invitations and replies.

1. INVITATION & REPLIES
Invitation is a brief spoken or written request to
somebody to attend social functions like engagement
,marriage ,birth or any public function .
It is an essential part of a social etiquette.
A reply to an invitation is written to the host in
response to the invitation.
It's a warm way of appreciating the host's kindness for
sending the invitation.

2. FORMAL
A Card or a formal
letter as an invite - a
formal way of inviting
people
INVITATIONS
CAN BE
INFORMAL
A letter sent as an
invite -- a way of
inviting someone
with more personal
and cordial touch.

3. INFORMAL INVITATION
• Informal invitations are sent for personal occasions to close
friends or relatives .
• They are written in the form of personal letters.
• The style is relaxed and informal .
• Informal invitations include personal feelings and emotions.

4. AN INFORMAL
INVITATION
Sample - 1
417/2 ,C.R. Park ,
New Delhi
October 5,2020
Dear Prantak
You know Diwali is approaching. Like every year
this year also , I am organising a get together at
my residence on October 20, 2020 , Wednesday
,from 8:00 pm onwards.This year should also be
the same as the others, with you joining us. We
shall have great fun. I will be waiting for you.
Your friend
Shagun

5. Features of an informal Invitation
 As the name indicates, these are informal invitations that a
person generally sends to his / her family or friends or
relatives.
 It is written in first person
 It follows the pattern of ordinary personal letters
 Style and tone are relaxed and informal
 Emotions and feelings are the essence of an informal
Invitation

6. Format of an
informal Invitation

7. Word
limit 50

8. INFORMAL INVITATION -
Sample 2

9. Tips to remember while writing an informal
invitation letter :-
 The letter must state the reason for the
invitation.
 The letter must describe the event or the
occasion in brief.
 The letter must have a cheerful and
positive tone.
 The letter must be grammatically correct.

10. INFORMAL INVITATION - Sample 3
A/3, Asoka Nagar,
Bengaluru
June 5, 20XX
Dear Sriram
You will be pleased to know that our little boy Chintu
has turned one. It's a great occasion for a party. Isn't
it ? So get ready for an evening full of dance ,music ,
amazing delicacies ,fun and frolic. Do come with your
family on 17th June ,8:00 p.m. ,Hotel Imperial , The
Mall .Think about no excuses .See you.
Yours
Ramanuj

11. REPLIES
A reply to an invitation is written to the host in
response to the invitation.
This is essential for two reasons :
 Appreciating the host's kindness for sending
an invitation
 Letting the host know whether the invitee will
be attending the function or not so that
arrangements can be made accordingly.

12. Formal reply -
sent as a card/ a note
or a formal letter
Replies are of
two types
Informal reply -
sent as an
informal letter

13. Tips to write a good informal reply - acceptance or refusal
• It should be pleasant.
• The layout should be informal , like the Invitation.
• Simple language is used.
• The Invitation is acknowledged in first or second
person.
• Acceptance is communicated or refusal is regretted
with a specific reason.
• The format used is that of an informal letter.

14. Sample Reply - Acceptance
36/F-2, Siddharth Colony,
Chandigarh
June 5, 2020
Dear Harleen
I am pleasantly surprised to receive your invitation to Gurleen's
18th birthday. Time flies. I still remember her as a little girl always
asking for candies
Well, it really is a big occasion. I will definitely join to bless her.
Yours
Kulpreet

15. Sample Reply -
Declination or
Refusal
36/F-2, Siddharth Colony,
Chandigarh
June 5, 2020
Dear Harleen
I am pleasantly surprised to receive your invitation to Gurleen's18th
birthday . Time flies ! I still remember her as a little girl always asking
for candies.
I would have loved to join you on this auspicious occasion but my father
is hospitalalized .He had a heart attack last week and needs my
constant care. I feel bad, I won't be there to bless her and join you on
this happy occasion. Believe me, the loss is entirely mine. Please
accept my best wishes.
Yours
Kulpreet

16. 1. You are Ramesh. You want to invite your friends and
relatives at the house warming ceremony. Draft an
informal invitation in about 50 words. Invent necessary
details.
2. You are Faizi , living at 39 Gudgud Vihar, Nainital. You
decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your
grandparents on their Golden Wedding anniversary.
Draft an informal invitation to invite all family members
and close friends to attend a grand dinner at home.
3. Suman has cleared the Pre-Dental entrance
examination. The family is elated at the achievement
and they decided to have a get together for all friends.
Draft an informal invitation for the get- together.
BRAINSTORM -
INVITATIONS

17. 1. You are Rajni. You are invited by your friend at her
house warming ceremony. Draft an informal reply in
about 50 words.
2. You are Faizi , living at 39 ,Gudgud Vihar, Nainital.
You are invited to a dinner party by your uncle, to
celebrate his parents' Golden Wedding anniversary.
Draft an informal reply accepting the invitation.
3. Suman has cleared the Pre-Dental entrance
examination. The family is elated at the achievement
and they decided to have a get together for all
friends. You are invited to join the celebration. Draft
an informal reply regretting your inability to join the
function.
BRAINSTORM -
REPLIES