Invitation

Definition:

Pronunciation:/ɪnvɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

• a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something:a wedding invitation
• [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
• [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

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Invitation letters can be used to invite people to any kind of event, such as a birthday party, a cook-out, a slumber party, a campaign kick-off dinner, etc.

Invitation letters are sometimes used to attract customers (i.e., a sales invitation letter) or to control and restrict the number of attendees. The following sample demonstrates how to write an invitation to a sales event.

Name of business
Street
City, state, zip
phone number

August 15th, 20--

Dear valued customer:

Our records show that you have been our customer since our grand opening last year. We would like to thank you for your patronage by inviting you to our preferred customer Back-to-School Extravaganza, which will be held this Saturday.

Saturday's sales event is invitation-only. All of our stock, including electronics, will be marked down 20% - 50%. Our doors will open for our preferred customers at 8:00 a.m. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served. Public admission will begin at noon.

Please accept the enclosed $5 gift certificate to use with your purchase of $30 or more and the $10 gift certificate to use with a purchase of more than $100.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Please bring this invitation with you; it is necessary for admittance.

Sincerely,

Your Signature
Your Typed name
Your Title

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