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Question
Prepare a formal invitation using the following format:
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Mr and Mrs _______________________ solicit the pleasure of your company on the occasion of the ____________________ of their __________________ on _______________ (day), date _______________. Venue __________________ Time ____________________ (Include other requests like RSVP, No presents please, etc. at the bottom.) |
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Solution 1
Mr. and Mrs. Chopra solicit the pleasure of your company on the occasion of the wedding ceremony of their daughter on 15th December 2018 (Sunday).
Venue: Hiranandani Palace and Towers (Matunga, Mumbai)
Time: 11.30 am
RSVP
Kindly respond by 15th October 2018.
Yes, I will be there ____________________
No, Regretfully I won't be able to attend _____________________
Presents in Blessing only
Solution 2
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Mr. and Mrs. Rohan Patil request the pressure of your company on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of their wedding on Monday, 10th August 2018 Venue - Balaji Hall, Ring Road, Pune. Time: 9:00 p.m. onwards. The dress code for the evening is red for the ladies and black for the gentlemen. |
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