The easiest way to let guests know that formal attire (or whatever dress code you are using) should be worn is to include this in the lower right-hand corner of the invitationor on a reception card; "black-tie," "black-tie optional," "semi-formal," "cocktail attire" or "casual attire" are all acceptable. Your invitation design will also clue guests in. An ultra-formal, traditional invite with letterpress and calligraphy will give guests a hint to the formal nature of the event, whereas a square invite with a playful font and bright colors would fit a much more casual style. Another way is to direct guests to your wedding website, where you can go into more detail about the weekend events and dress code in a more informal forum.
Which one do you include? "black-tie" means the men will wear tuxedos and the women will wear long, formal gowns; "black-tie optional" is the same as black-tie, except that a dark suit with a white shirt and conservative tie may be substituted for the tuxedo; "cocktail attire" means the men should be dressed in suits and ties or slacks with jackets and ties while the ladies are dressed in cocktail dresses or little black dresses; "semi-formal" is almost the same as cocktail attire, except that the ladies may attire themselves in long dressy skirts with tops or in dressy separates, as well; "casual attire" tells your male guests to wear their best khakis or blue jeans, Bermuda shorts, shirts with sleeves, sweaters, and casual shoes; and your female guests to wear their finest sundress, skirt, shorts, shirts or blouses with sleeves, and casual shoes.
The date on a formal wedding invitation should read: on the 28th of February of two thousand and ten.
You would say semi formal, which means dressy/casual.
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Same as you would write a formal invitation (except for the letter head and its formality) but you need to assure him/her that the said invitation will be sent via courier and attach the formal invitation in the email as an advance copy (you are still bound to mail it).
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An open invitation letter should include the name of the event and when the event will be held. The invitation should also note if special attire should be worn, as well.
The traditional title for a lawyer is "Esquire", which is abbreviated "Esq.". Therefore, on the invitation you would write John A Smith, Esq. if his highest degree is JD. If he has also received a PhD, you could write Dr. John A Smith, Esq.
You start with the a greeting and following the formal way of inviting him to the event. Inside the invitation should be the date, time and the person to contact for confirmation of attendance. You can also indicate if it is a formal or semi-formal event. It is also best to include the program inside the invitation so as to give an idea about the event.
You don't need to write much at all on your save the date cards. Your names, date, and "invitation to follow" verbiage is really all that is needed. For more wording options, check out the Save the Date selection at Invitations by Dawn.http://bit.ly/1DA5eo
To formally reply to a residency interview invitation, write your reply in formal business style. It is a good idea to phone the person who contacted you for the interview and accept the invitation, unless the invitation was given directly to you on the phone and you accepted on the phone at the time.
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Yes, when addressing a formal invitation, it's best to write out "Doctor" in full, rather than abbreviating it to "Dr." This shows respect for the individual's professional title and maintains the formality of the invitation. Additionally, using the full title can help avoid any potential confusion, especially if the recipient holds multiple titles or degrees.