Polite reply
Thank you very much for the invitation. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend, but I truly appreciate you thinking of me.
Respectful ways to say no without sounding cold. Choose the tone that fits your situation, then copy and personalize it.
Thank you very much for the invitation. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend, but I truly appreciate you thinking of me.
I am so grateful for the invitation. I am sorry I cannot make it this time, and I hope you have a wonderful event.
Thank you for inviting me. I am unable to attend, but I really appreciate the invitation.