The invitation may be either sent to an individual or be a general purpose invitation in the form of a flyer.

The Collector’s Corner publication of the Santa Ana Division of the U.S. Postal Service invited their subscribers to the Police Patrol Wagon First Day Ceremony.

When Mystic Seaport was the location for the Yorkshire postal card ceremony, a small invitation was available to all as they entered the seaport. This was available in several different colors.

An example of a supplemental ceremony flyer invitation is illustrated for the Montclair, New Jersey ceremony for the 25^th anniversary of the First Moon landing issues.