Women discovered that when the invitation read "black tie," it wasn't necessary to wear a long dress.

If the invitation to a swell dinner party reads "black tie," they get out the dinner jacket.

"We are going to celebrate this milestone with a party to beat all parties," read the invitations.

The invitation had read, Sophie Chalmers and guest.

"Please wear a touch of silver (as in silver lining)," the e-mail invitations read.

The invitation reads "Come see our latest creation" and features colorful paint splatters.

"We invite you to be with us as we begin our new life together," the invitations read.

"The store will remain open exclusively for the shopping pleasure of guests," the firm's invitation reads.

"Let Freedom Ring," read the invitation on an official Google blog.

The invitations to the Irish handover celebration read as follows: