Leave Applications

Leave Application for Attending a Wedding Ceremony [Samples/Templates Doc file]

Sometimes, applying for leaves can be troublesome for both employees and students due to a shortage in their attendance. Despite this, there are some errands that one cannot overlook. In such a case, an application is submitted to the higher authorities prior to taking the leave. One such affair, that one cannot disregard is attending the marriage ceremony of a close relative. 

Definition of an application for marriage ceremony:

An application for a marriage ceremony leave can unpretentiously be defined as,

“A letter of a formal request to the higher authorities demanding a leave for a predetermined number of days, on account of a marriage ceremony amongst close relatives.”

Types of Marriage Ceremony Leaves:-

Application for leave on account of Marriage ceremonies generally falls into two categories:

    • Leave for marriage ceremony from workplace
    • Leave for marriage ceremony from school.

 In this article, we will be discussing the second category, which is an application for marriage ceremony leave from school. This manuscript contains all the essentials of composing an application for marriage ceremony leave, including a free template for your guidance.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the main topic.

Format of Marriage Ceremony Leave Application:-

While writing a leave for the marriage ceremony, there is a specific format to be followed to provide maximum utility. In case the institute of the person you are writing an application to has no specific format, you can follow this standard format for writing the leave on account of a marriage ceremony:

  • Recipient’s address:-

The details of the recipient’s body come first in an application requesting leave due to a marriage ceremony. Its placement is in the top left corner of the page.

This component of the application contains details as the designation of the addressee, the address of the institute, and the name of the city.

  • Subject line:-

The subject line is the next component of the respective application. It comes after the recipient’s address by leaving a line afterward.

It acts as a caption for your application, containing the reason for which the application is composed, in a precise manner.

  • Salutation:-

The words ‘Respected’ or ‘Honored,’ succeeding the term ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’ is used before starting the main essence of the application.

  • Main body:-

The main part of the application is the main body. It consists of one to two paragraphs comprising all the relevant details regarding the leave application. It contains:

      1. The name and class of the student
      2. The reason for requesting a leave
      3. Number of days to be taken off
  •  Words of gratitude:-

A little gratefulness goes a long way. Showcase courtesy in your application by including lines of thankfulness after the main body.

  •  Sender’s address:-

Next in line is the sender’s address. It is positioned on the bottom right corner of the page. It contains the name of the sender (either the student’s or their parent) along with the signature.

  • Date:-

Another unneglectable essential element which is to be included in the application is the date on which the application is composed.

Sample Application Requesting Leave on account of a Marriage Ceremony

If you are perplexed on how to write an application demanding leave for your ward on account of the marriage ceremony of a close relative, give this sample a read!

To,
The Principal,
(name of school),
(name of city).

From,
Candidate’s Name,
Candidates, information.

Subject: Request for leave on account of the marriage ceremony.

Respected Sir/Madam,

This is to inform you that my daughter, XYZ is a student of Class XYZ, Section XYZ in your institute. It is stated that she will be unable to attend school from the 1st to 20th of December, 2016 as we have to go to Islamabad in order to attend my sister’s wedding ceremony. The functions will commence from the 3rd and will end on the 16th of the said month.

Therefore, it is requested to kindly grant her leave on the above-mentioned days.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
(Signature of Candidate or Guardian),
Mother, (name of the ward).
Dated: November 27, 2023.

Tips on Writing an Application to Attend a Wedding

Follow these tips to compose an immediate effective marriage leave application:

  • Proper composition:-

It should be composed properly as it is a formal request addressing the head of the institute.

  •  Comprehensibility:-

It should be composed in an easy-to-read, apprehensive manner.

  •  Preciseness:-

A long story-like style of writing should be avoided.

  • No grammatical errors:-

The letter should be rechecked so as to remove any typos or grammatical mistakes.

Closing lines:-

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