You're invited
Howard and Jennifer Jacobson request the honor of your presence on Aug. 10th to celebrate the joining of their son, Jeffrey Parker Jacobson, and his fiancee, Marilyn Strummers, in holy matrimony.
The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in Riverside Park, 11220 River Dr. NW, followed by a luncheon reception at the adjacent Green Mansion, then a procession to the airport to see the couple off to their honeymoon in Bermuda.
Gifts are appreciated but not necessary; the fellowship of family and friends at this special time is blessing enough. We hope and pray that you will be able to join us for this momentous occasion.
Please RSVP by July 15th via letter or email to:
Gloria Stroust
Superior Catering
120 Union Ave.
gstroust@fmail.com
July 11th, 2009
Dear Ms. Stroust,
I am writing in regard to the invitation sent by Howard and Jennifer Jacobson. Please forgive my relatively late reply, as I was out of town and did not have a chance to read the invitation until last week.
I am thrilled that my friend and former college roommate, Marilyn Strummers, is finally tying the knot. I am disappointed, however, that I will not be able to attend her milestone event. I had a vacation to China scheduled for several weeks prior to hearing Marilyn's exciting news, and subsequent efforts to rearrange my travel plans have proved unsuccessful. Ironically, my flight departs at exactly the same time as the ceremony. I'll miss Jeff and Marilyn at the airport by only a few hours!
It is with great regret that I must decline this gracious invitation, though I will contact Marilyn and congratulate her personally before I leave. Also, I would like to leave a gift for the newlyweds. Would it be appropriate to send a present to you?
Please let me know.
Sincerely,
Patty Pakola
4334 Stone Drive
555-762-0091
