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28 ways to say thank you for the invitation: to accept, to decline politely, and to thank the host after the party. For birthdays, weddings, dinners and work events, by text or WhatsApp.

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Reply soon, thank the host first, then give a clear yes or no. If the invitation has an RSVP link, answer there too, so the host gets your reply in the count.

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Thank you for the invitation: accepting

Thank you so much for the invitation! I’d love to come. See you on [date].

Thanks for inviting us! We’ll be there, [number] of us.

Thank you for thinking of me. Count me in, can’t wait!

What a lovely invitation, thank you. I’m happy to accept and look forward to [event].

Thank you for the invitation: declining politely

Thank them, give a short reason or none, and wish them well. You do not owe a long explanation.

Thank you so much for inviting me. I’m sorry I can’t make it on [date], but I hope you have a wonderful time.

Thanks for the invite! Unfortunately I have a prior commitment that day. Let’s catch up soon.

I really appreciate the invitation. Sadly we’ll be away on [date], but we’ll be thinking of you.

Thank you for including me. I won’t be able to attend, but I’d love to see you another time.

When you are not sure yet

Thank you for the invitation! I’d love to come. Can I confirm by [date]?

Thanks so much for inviting me. I’m waiting to hear about [work / travel] and will let you know by [date].

Thank you for inviting us: after the event

Thank you for inviting us last night! We had a wonderful time.

Thanks again for having us. The food, the company, everything was perfect.

Thank you for a lovely evening. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

Thank you for including me in your celebration. It meant a lot to be there.

Thank you for inviting us to your birthday

Thank you for inviting us to your birthday! We’ll be there with cake-sized smiles.

Thanks for the birthday invite! [Child] is so excited to come. We’ll be there at [time].

Thank you for inviting me to celebrate with you! Sadly I can’t make it, but happy birthday in advance!

Thank you for a great birthday party yesterday. [Child] hasn’t stopped talking about it!

Thank you for the wedding invitation

Congratulations, and thank you for the invitation! We’d be honored to celebrate with you.

Thank you for inviting me to your wedding. I’m so sorry I can’t be there, but I’m sending all my love to you both.

Thank you for letting us share your special day. It was beautiful.

Thank you for the dinner invitation

Thank you for the dinner invitation! We’d love to come. Can we bring anything?

Thanks so much for having us over for dinner. Everything was delicious.

Thank you for the kind invitation to dinner. I’m afraid I’m busy that evening. Could we find another date?

Thank you for the invitation: work and formal

Thank you for the invitation to [event]. I am pleased to confirm my attendance on [date].

Thank you for inviting me to [event]. Unfortunately I am unable to attend due to a prior commitment. I hope the event is a great success.

Dear [Name], thank you for the kind invitation. I would be delighted to attend.

Thank you for the invitation to speak at [event]. I am honored and happy to accept.

How to reply to an invitation

  • Reply soon, and always before the reply-by date. Hosts plan food and seats around the count.
  • Thank them first, then give a clear answer. “Maybe” is fine only with a date you will confirm by.
  • Answer the way the invitation asks. If there is an RSVP link, use it, even if you also send a message.
  • Say how many are coming if the invitation allows guests or children.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say thank you for the invitation?

Thank the host first, then give a clear yes or no and the number of people coming. For example: “Thank you so much for the invitation! We’d love to come, there will be two of us.”

How do you decline an invitation politely?

Thank them, say you cannot make it, and wish them well. A short reason is kind but not required: “Thank you for inviting me. I’m sorry I can’t make it, but I hope you have a wonderful time.”

Should I reply to an invitation by text?

If the invitation came by text or WhatsApp, yes. If it has an RSVP link or card, answer there too, so the host has your reply in their count.

How soon should you reply to an invitation?

Within a few days, and always before the reply-by date. For weddings, reply as soon as you know.

How do you thank someone for inviting you after the event?

Send a short message the next day that names something you enjoyed: “Thank you for a lovely evening, the food was amazing.”

Last updated November 7, 2026.