enclosed envelope.
…offers a phone number: telephone and make sure to speak to someone in person even if you have to call back several times—answering machines can be unreliable.
…offers an email address: you may accept or decline electronically.
…asks for regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn’t hear from you, he is expecting you!
…does not request a reply: call! It is always polite to let someone know your intentions.
By the way, never ask a host if you may bring an additional guest no matter what the circumstance is. The Emily Post Institute points out that invitations are extended to the people the party-giver wants to include, and no one else. Robert Louis Stevenson said, “A friend
is a present you give yourself.” When we invite people to share our special events we are indeed giving ourselves a gift—of fellowship and fun, of conversation and comfort—and it all begins with those simple words, “Won’t you join us?” H
Ideas for Fun Invitations
Invitations don’t have to be confined to paper. Add an element of whimsy to your next event with some of the ideas we’ve put together for the host who wants to take the invitation off the page.
Super Bowl Party: Hand-write, “We’re rooting for (add team name here) and hope you can join us!” on an inexpensive mini Nerf football using craft paint or even permanent marker. Deliver in a box or gift bag with a bag of chips for game day.
Wine Tasting: Tie an invitation that says, “Fill Me Up on Thursday at the
Smith’s Wine Tasting Party” around the base of a wine glass and pack in a box with tissue. This is a great use for older or mismatched stemware.
Pie-Baking Party: In a glass jar, assemble the dry ingredients guests will need to make a homemade pie crust and tie with fabric or ribbon. Attach a note asking your guests to bring their prepared pie crust to the party where you’ll provide fillings like apple, pumpkin, and pecan.
Cookie Exchange: Deliver empty bakery boxes tied with colorful ribbon and a note inside asking them to arrive at the party with a dozen delicious cookies to share.
Questions About Etiquette? Check Out These Resources:
Crane & Co.
www.crane.com
Emily Post Institute
www.emilypost.com
Celebrate with Style
www.celebratewithstyle.com
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