invitations
Requests for attendance
Invitations are requests for someone's presence or participation.
A formal invitation to a wedding or gala typically comes printed on quality paper; casual invitations to parties or hangouts might be texted or spoken.
The word extends beyond social gatherings: an open invitation to disaster suggests circumstances that make trouble likely.
Something inviting—appealing or tempting—can be described as an invitation: The unlocked car was an invitation to thieves.
Gathering for celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
soiree · festivity · gathering · ball · fete · bash · fiesta · shindig
Request for reply
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- embossedHaving raised design
- engravedCut into surface
cardstock · vellum · monogram · wording · insert · reply card · foil · letterpress
Seek an answer
- appealFormal review request
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
proposal · offer · entreaty · petition · call · summons · bidding · plea
Hospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
openness · inclusion · embrace · graciousness · reception · host · guest · friendliness
party
Gathering for celebration
banquet · soiree · festivity · gathering · ball · fete · bash · fiesta · shindig · jubilee
RSVP
Request for reply
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- embossedHaving raised design
engraved · cardstock · vellum · monogram · wording · insert · reply card · foil · letterpress · place card
ask
Seek an answer
- appealFormal review request
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
overture · proposal · offer · entreaty · petition · call · summons · bidding · plea · inquiry
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
cordiality · openness · inclusion · embrace · graciousness · reception · host · guest · friendliness · acceptance
subpoena
Writ requiring testimony
jury duty · witness · mandate · serve · notice · compliance · order · compel · obligation · arraignment
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- kids partiesbirthday cake, balloons, party hats, party favors, goodie bags
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- wedding planningwedding planner, guest list, wedding cake, bridal gown, wedding bands
- event suppliestables, chairs, tents, banners, signs
- garden partiesgarden party, lawn chairs, patio furniture, gazebo, gazebos
invitationsrejections
Formal refusals given
exclusions · refusals · dismissals · rebuffs · snubs
invitationsdemands
Forceful requests or requirements
commands · orders · summonses · mandates · directives
invitationsfarewells
Departure expressions
goodbyes · send-offs · evictions · deportations · banishments
- wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
- party invitationRequest to attend celebration
- invitation onlyAccess requires specific summons
- open invitation
- formal invitationsOfficial event summons
- invitation cardsFormal event summons