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 that the affair is to be a large and elaborate one. The reply to an engraved invitation follows:

In reply to a visiting card inscribed with the day and date of the garden party, a brief, polite note of acceptance or regret should be written. A similar note should be promptly written upon receipt of the informal written note of invitation.