Invitation

A. Definition

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in

something

An invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to join you at

a specific event (www.vocabulary.com)

invitation
Line breaks: invi|tation
Pronunciation: /nvte()n

noun

1A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something: a

wedding invitation
More example sentencesSynonyms
1.1 [mass noun] The action of inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something: a club
with membership by invitation only a herb garden where guests can only go at the invitation
of the chef
More example sentences
1.2 [in singular] A situation or action that tempts someone to do something or makes a
particular outcome likely: tactics like those of the colonel would have been an invitation to
disaster (oxford.com)

B. Example of invitation
1. Wedding invitation
2. Birthday party invitation
3. Graduation invitation
4. Charity
5. book sale
and other events.
Through
1. Direct tell face to face
2. Undirect poster, letter, tv, radio, internet (youtube, email, social medias) so on

C. What make the situation should be exist?

Basic Invitation Guidelines

Use a consistent style for all printed pieces from the save-the-date cards to invitations
to programs
The invitation should include the who, what, when, where, why and cost of attending
Prominently feature the UCLA acronym or logo to clearly designate the event as
originating from UCLA. Follow UCLAs graphic identity standards.
No more than four font sizes or two font styles should be used
Do not abbreviate spell out all words
If the Chancellor, Chancellors spouse or Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost are
noted on the invitation, the Chancellors Office must approve the final design before
going to print

Formal invitation Components

Name of host
Invitational (requests the pleasure of your company, cordially invites you to)
Event type/name/purpose (ex. luncheon, dinner, reception, lecture)
Date
Hour
Place
Reply instructions (ex. reply card or phone number)
Disabled instructions (ex. fax or email)
Attire instructions (ex. casual, business, formal)
Directions

RSVP/Reply Card Components

If you need to guarantee catering, have limited seating, or need to know specifically who is
attending, it is suggested that you include some form of reply instructions. If you are printing
a reply card, include:

Event name
Event Date
Line(s) for the guest name(s)
Line for a daytime telephone number (or email)
Attendance indicator (I/We will ____ attend)
Special instructions (ex. reply by date, inquiry telephone number)

Map components

If you are inviting off campus guests, including a map and directions is essential. Try not to
print the map on the back of invitation, but include as a separate insert. The map should
highlight the following:

Major streets/freeways bordering the location

Parking location (lot/structure number)
Parking instructions and fees (ex. complimentary, valet, parking fee)
Event venue and address, especially if off campus
If on campus, note UCLA to indicate the campus location
 Compass indicator

Mailing

Use stamps when possible. Do not meter invitations. Metered mail can look like junk
mail.
Check postal regulations to determine if your mailed piece will require extra postage.

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