Names

• Identify the guest or guests of honor and the hostess or hostesses by first and last name.
  
  

Occasion

• Explain the reason for the occasion. Specify if this is a birthday party, anniversary party, plasticware party, baby shower, bridal shower, etc.
  
  

Date and Time

• Give the full date including day of the week and calendar date of the event. Include the start and end time of the event, including a.m. or p.m. for both, regardless of how obvious these specifications might seem.
  
  

Location

• State the address of the event including street address, city and zip code.
  
  

R.S.V.P.

• Request that guests respond by a certain date and include the phone number of the hostess in charge of the guest list. Include an email address if guests can contact the hostess online.
  
  

Special Instructions

• Include any special instructions guests might need to know about the event. This would be an appropriate place to mention parking, event formality or what to bring to the party.