Generic Structure and Example of Invitation Text in English

Now we are learning about example of invitation card. Invitation is one of the functional texts which students of high schools should learn in the subject of English besides brochure, advertisement, announcement, leaflet, pamphlet, memo, business note both formal and informal forms.

The definition of invitation is a text which containing a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to join you at a specific event. The generic structure of invitation is:
1. Including event title: including the purpose or type of event will be held.
2. Showing orientation: inform about what will or who will come.
3. Stating date and time: including when or where the event will be held.
4. Giving closing statement: including hope of the writer to the reader to come to his or her event.

Now let’s see the following example of invitation. They are unique and origin used for factual occasions. Check these!

1. Invitation text about business lounge

This example of invitation card is designed to request the attendance in a business class lounge. @ flickr

2. Invitation text about launching magazine

This example of invitation  is written to request the attendance magazine launch party, @ flickr

3. Invitation in very formal situation about attending swearing ceremony

This example of invitation is for very formal occasion to attend the swearing ceremony, @ wikimedia.org

4. Invitation text for royal wedding

This example of invitation is made  for a royal wedding, @ wikimedia.org

5. Invitation in informal occasion about attending child’s birthday party

This example of invitation is made for birthday party, @ uprintinvitations.com

6. Invitation sample for marriage gathering

This example of invitation is for marriage occasion, @ wikimedia.org

7. Example of Invitation  card to attend in a garden party

This example of invitation is written for attending a garden party, @ flickr

All the invitation sample above are used in real situations. They are not written or pictured for learning English text. They are made for actual invitation and given in this post for learning English functional text.

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