Thank you letter

[Delfia]

Can you please help to draft letter on following subject.

My friend had invited me for opening ceremony of his new house and due to some reason I had not attended the same occasion, how can I say thank you for his invitation and sorry . How to start the letter? Please tell me the matter to write.

Thanks

[amigos4]

Can you please help to draft letter on following subject.

My friend had invited me for opening ceremony of his new house and due to some reason I had not attended the same occasion, how can I say thank you for his invitation and sorry . How to start the letter? Please tell me the matter to write.

Thanks

Dear (friend), thank you for inviting me to your new home celebration. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to a previous engagement. I wish you many years of happiness in your new home and I hope you will invite me to visit you in the near future. Best wishes, Delfia