More and more people are relying on their email to communicate and get in touch not only with family and friends but with business associates too. Almost all people with access to the web have at least two email addresses and at least one Facebook or MySpace account. E-mailing has not only become a convenient way to communicate, but one of the best ways of communication.
With this in mind, how many of you out there have gotten invites to parties via email? The practice has become so common that even wedding invites are sent through email or Facebook and MySpace. Announcements for events are also broadcasted and publicized using these forms. But is emailing party invite an acceptable way of inviting people to come? Does it conform to etiquette?
The answer depends on how formal the event at hand is. Sure, Facebook and MySpace are hip and everybody is in them, but they are a definite no-no for formal gatherings and occasion. In accordance to the event’s ambiance and atmosphere, formal gatherings and events still require printed invitation. Printed invitations easily convey the theme of the event giving the receiver a brief sneak as to what to expect for the coming gathering. They are also easier to RSVP to. The type of guests one will have at the party should also be considered as it would be tacky and rude to invite VIPs using email.
Emailing is more convenient and cheap and they are OK for family and friends and informal occasions. These types of party are usually casual so a call, text or email will generally be okay especially to those near and dear you.
So when emailing an invite, remember to consider the type of party you will be hosting and the guests that you will be entertaining for the party.
