An invitation to lunch or dinner in a dream means taking a long journey.
If in the mid-afternoon, it signifies a rest or taking a break from a troubling job.
If it is an invitation to dinner in the dream, it means betraying someone under the cover of darkness.
If one sees himself planning to invite people to a lunch or to dinner in a dream, it means that he wants to do business with them, or perhaps enter their circles. Consequently, he will be blamed for interfering or entering such a venture.
If one sees himself hosting a dinner at his house, and the guests have finished eating in the dream, it means that he will preside over them.
If a sick person sees such an invitation at his house in a dream, it means that he will recover from his illness. Serving food to guests in a dream means the returning home of a dear person from a long journey.
If one sees himself sitting at a table covered with all types of food and fruits in a dream, it means that he will be called upon to serve his Lord and to win paradise.
(Also see Food; Guest; Hospitality; Table)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
If you dream of receiving an invitation, then this represents that your presence, energy, gifts and talents are being recognized and are in demand.
If you dream of sending out an invitation to a particular person, then you desire connection with the part of yourself that they represent. Consider the qualities of the person or people you are inviting. See E-vite.... Strangest Dream Explanations
To receive an invitation reveals a desire to start new friendships. At the same time, it also indicates that you like to follow social norms of courtesy and diplomacy.
It is important to pay attention to this dream. It could be the announcement of an important commitment, either emotional or professional. On the other side, having a guest manifests the hidden part of your personality that you want to integrate into your conscious life. In the same way, a guest can represent new challenges and interests. Or, on the contrary, the dream may be calling your attention to certain circumstances that are temporary, like guests. These come, are entertaining, and then they go.
According to a saying by I Ching, when one is a stranger, one cannot be brusque or tyrannical. One should, however, be careful and reserved. This way, one protects oneself from evil. This may be the advice your dream is giving you.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
To dream about a written or printed invitation foretells a period of depression or boredom coming. But a dream about getting an invitation by word of mouth forecasts an increase in social activity.
If you dream that you weren’t invited to something, this reflects your anxiety about being accepted by your friends and the people around you.... My Dream Interpretation
Written or printed these are an omen of contrary and indicate a period of depression or boredom, but given by word of mouth they forecast an increase in social activity.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams