Warm, stylish wording for Saturday night suppers, candlelit dinner parties, backyard tables and supper clubs.
A real invitation turns an ordinary Saturday dinner into an occasion people look forward to all week. Pick an example below, swap in your date and menu hint, and collect dietary notes and replies in one clean place.
For Friday or Saturday night around the dining table with friends.
Good wine, handmade pasta and no rush to leave. Please join us for dinner at our place Hosted by Ari & Madeline Gold Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM 514 Carroll Street, Apt 2, Brooklyn, New York Drinks at 7:00, dinner around 7:45. We have everything covered; just bring your appetite. Please RSVP by May 5 and let us know of any dietary notes.
Long evening, one long table in the yard. Join us for an Al Fresco Summer Dinner Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM Hosted by Theo & Beatrice Shaw · 29 Grove Lane, Santa Barbara, California Grilled peaches, local fish and cold rosé under the string lights. Bring a light layer for after sunset. Kindly reply by July 19.
For milestone dinners, private dining rooms and supper clubs.
The pleasure of your company is requested at dinner Hosted by Dr. Benjamin & Mrs. Clara Stern Saturday, October 17, 2026 at half past seven in the evening 18 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts Cocktail attire · Kindly respond by October 7
Join us at the table. You are invited to a celebratory dinner hosted by Victor & Helene Moreau Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM The Library Room at Café Boulud, 100 E 63rd Street, New York, New York Cocktails at 7:30, three-course dinner to follow. Please reply by November 3 and select your entrée when you RSVP.
Whichever tone you choose, every dinner party invitation needs the same bones: who, what, when, where, and when to reply.
Saying “Drinks at 7:00 PM, dinner at 7:45 PM” gives guests a graceful arrival window while letting the cook plate the first course on time.
Nobody wants to discover a shellfish allergy when the paella hits the table. Add a custom RSVP question on Free, or use built-in meal preferences on Plus, every yearly pass, or with the Meal Preferences add-on.
When you say “Just bring yourselves, we have wine and dessert covered,” guests can relax instead of guessing which bottle to pick up on the way.
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