How to Write a Dinner Acceptance Letter

Imagine you invite somebody for dinner but they do not even acknowledge your invitation. This same disappointment and apathy will be felt by somebody who invites you on a dinner and you don't respond back. This is why it is suggested that you write a dinner acceptance letter that shows your gratitude for being invited. This can apply in case of professional as well as personal dinners. Writing a dinner acceptance letter will not only show your thankfulness, but it will also confirm the host of your presence so he/she can plan for the dinner accordingly. Not many know how to write such a letter, but after reading through this guide - you will!

Instructions

  • 1

    Sender’s Information

    The sender’s information comes at the top of the page on the left side after leaving 1/6th part of the document. Start the letter with the name of the sender followed by the address and zip code and other contact details, which include telephone number and email address.

    Sender’s Name,
    Sender’s Address,
    Sender’s telephone number

  • 2

    Date

    Right after the sender’s information is the date on which the letter is written. This comes after a space of one line. The format for writing the date is dd/mm/yy.

  • 3

    Receiver’s Information

    After writing the date, the receiver’s information is mentioned after a space of one line. This includes the recipient’s name, address, phone number and/or email.

    Recipient’s Name,
    Recipient’s Address,
    Recipient’s telephone number

  • 4

    Salutation

    After a space of one line, address the recipient with Mr./Ms./Mrs. and the last name and add a note of politeness by puting ‘Dear’ in the beginning.

    Dear Mrs./Ms./Mr,

  • 5

    Main Body

    Now comes the main part of the letter where you will actually convey your message to the recipient. The body of this letter will be small and not over three to four lines. Begin it by acknowledging that you have received the invitation and show that you are delightful to know that you have been invited. Also show your warm willingness to attend the dinner.

    If anyone else is also invited with you like your wife or your family then write the letter on behalf of everyone.

  • 6

    Closing

    Close the letter by putting your signature in the space of four lines and type your name after the signatures.

    Yours Cordially,
    Signature of sender
    Sender’s Name

  • 7

    Sample Dinner Acceptance Letter

    Joe Adams,
    78 Boulevard Avenue,
    London
    Telephone : 066-438-76512
    Fax: 066-438 76514

    08/06/2012

    John Hopkins,
    Organising Committee,
    Jackson & Co,
    5th Avenue,7438 London.

    ph: 066-878-78210
    fax: 066-878-78211

    Dear Mr Hopkins,

    I'm writing this to thank you for inviting me to HFU Pvt Ltd's golden jubilee dinner on the 9th of January 2012. This is to confirm my presence at the event, and to congratulate you on the heights of success that your organisation has reached.

    I wish HFU Pvt Ltd. best of luck in future too!

    With thanks.

    Yours Cordially,

    Signature of Joe Adams

    Joe Adams

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    Dinner Acceptance Letter Template

    Sender’s Name,
    Sender’s Address,
    Sender’s telephone number

    Date

    Recipient’s Name,
    Recipient’s Address,
    Recipient’s telephone number

    Dear Mr/Mrs./Ms.,

    I'm writing this to thank you for inviting me to  (the name of the event) on the (date on which the event will be held). This is to confirm my presence at the event, and to congratulate you on the heights of success that (mention the company) has reached.

    I wish (write the company's name again) best of luck in future too!

    With thanks.

    Yours Cordially,

    Signature of sender

    Sender’s Name

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