Invitation wording
What to write on an invitation
A good invitation says who the party is for, what it is, when it starts, where it is and how to reply. Keep it short and warm, then add only what guests need: an end time, a dress code, what to bring. Below are wording examples you can copy for every occasion.
Five things every invitation needs
- WhoWhose party it is, and for a birthday the age they are turning.
- WhatThe kind of party: a birthday, a shower, a wedding, a dinner.
- WhenThe date and the start time, and an end time if pick up or the venue needs one.
- WhereThe name of the place and the full address, so guests can open a map.
- How to replyHow and by when to RSVP, so you know who is coming.
Jump to an occasion
- Birthday
- Kids' birthday
- First birthday
- Girls' birthday
- Boys' birthday
- Teen birthday
- Sweet 16
- Quinceañera
- Adult birthday
- Milestone birthday
- 21st birthday
- 30th birthday
- 40th birthday
- 50th birthday
- 60th birthday
- 70th birthday
- 80th birthday
- Surprise party
- Wedding
- Save the date
- Engagement party
- Bridal shower
- Bachelorette
- Anniversary
- Baby shower
- Gender reveal
- Baptism
- First communion
- Graduation
- Christmas party
- Holiday party
- New Year's Eve
- Halloween
- Friendsgiving
- Winter party
- Hanukkah
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- BBQ and July 4th
- Housewarming
- Retirement
- Posada
- Football party
- St. Patrick's Day
- Mardi Gras
- Dinosaur
- Princess
- Sports
- Space
- Video game
- Pool party
- Animals
Birthday invitations
Max is turning 6! Come dig for dinosaur bones with us on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM at the Discovery Museum.
Mia's turning 13 and you're on the list. Pizza, music and way too much glitter. Saturday at 7.
Forty and fabulous. Join us for dinner and drinks to celebrate Sarah on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 PM.
Kids' birthday invitations
ROAR! Max is turning 6. Stomp over to the Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM for a dino dig.
Her Royal Highness Ava turns 5! You are invited to a royal tea party on Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 PM.
Leo's 8th birthday at Hoops Arena, 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Drop-off is fine, pick-up at 5. Pizza and cake included!
First birthday invitations
Our little one is turning ONE! Join us for cake and giggles on Sunday, January 18 at 11:00 AM.
Our wild one is turning one. Come celebrate Leo's first trip around the sun on Saturday, June 6 at 3:00 PM.
Noah's winter ONEderland. Cocoa, cake and snowflakes on Saturday, January 16 at 2:00 PM.
Girls' birthday invitations
Sparkles, rainbows and unicorns! Lily is turning 7. Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM.
Splash on over! Isla is turning 6 at the Riverside Pool, Sunday, July 12 at 1:00 PM. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
PJs, popcorn and movies. Zoe is turning 10 and you're invited to sleep over, Friday at 6:00 PM. Pick-up Saturday at 10.
Boys' birthday invitations
Game day! Marcus is turning 10. Hoops Arena, Saturday, March 14 at 3:00 PM. Wear your jersey.
3, 2, 1, liftoff! Leo is turning 7. Join the mission at the Science Center, Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Player 2, press start. Ethan's 11th birthday at GameZone, Friday at 5:00 PM. Pizza and a boss battle.
Teen birthday invitations
Officially a teenager. Mia's 13th birthday, Saturday at 7:00 PM. Glam, pizza and a photo booth.
Lights out, glow on. Jake's 12th birthday glow party, Friday from 6 to 9 PM. Wear white!
Eighteen and finally legal-ish. Ethan's birthday at The Loft, Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 PM.
Sweet 16 invitations
Sweet sixteen and fabulous. Celebrate Madison on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM at the Crystal Ballroom. Dress code: pink and sparkle.
Shh! It's a surprise sweet 16 for Emma. Please arrive by 6:45 PM, she gets here at 7.
Emma's Sweet 16. Saturday, June 6, 8:00 PM. Dancing, cake and the best night of the year.
Quinceañera invitations
With the blessing of God and our parents, Valentina invites you to celebrate her fifteen years. Mass at 4:00 PM at St. Mary's, reception to follow.
Mis Quince. Valentina, Saturday, December 22. Mass at 4:00 PM, dinner and dancing at 7:00 PM.
Join Valentina and her court of honor for her quinceañera. Formal attire, colors of the night: rose and gold.
Adult birthday invitations
Join us for dinner and drinks to celebrate Sarah's 40th. Friday, March 6, 7:30 PM at Mistral.
Shh, it's a surprise! Help us celebrate Mike's 50th. Arrive by 6:30 PM. He walks in at 7.
Disco, drinks and dancing. Jen is turning 35, Saturday at 9:00 PM. Wear something that sparkles.
Milestone birthday invitations
Fifty years young! Join us to celebrate Linda on Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 PM at the Country Club.
Please join us for a family lunch in honor of Grandpa Joe's 70th birthday. Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 PM.
Goodbye twenties. Help Alex say hello to thirty, Saturday at 8:00 PM at The Rooftop.
21st birthday invitations
Finally 21! Ashley's birthday crawl starts at The Rooftop, Saturday at 9:00 PM. Bring your ID.
Join us for dinner to celebrate Jordan's 21st. Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM.
30th birthday invitations
Dirty thirty! Celebrate Sam on Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 PM. Dress to impress.
Thirty, flirty and thriving. Dinner and drinks for Emma, Friday at 7:30 PM.
40th birthday invitations
Forty and fabulous. Join us to celebrate Sarah, Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM.
Aged to perfection. Mike turns 40. Whiskey, cigars and good company, Friday at 8:00 PM.
50th birthday invitations
Fifty years young. Celebrate Linda's 50th on Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 PM.
Shh! Mike is turning 50 and has no idea. Please arrive by 6:30 PM.
60th birthday invitations
Sixty and sparkling. Please join us for dinner in honor of Susan, Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM.
Sixty years of Dad! Lunch with family and friends, Sunday at 1:00 PM.
70th birthday invitations
Please join us for a family lunch to celebrate Grandpa Joe's 70th birthday. Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 PM.
Seventy years young! Margaret's birthday party, Saturday at 4:00 PM.
80th birthday invitations
Please join us in celebrating Grandma Rose's 80th birthday. Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 PM at the Garden Cafe.
Eighty years of love. Lunch for Grandpa Joe, Sunday at noon.
Surprise party invitations
Shh! It's a surprise. Help us celebrate Mike's 50th. Please arrive by 6:30 PM, he gets here at 7.
Surprise party for Jen. Saturday, 7:00 PM sharp. Park on Elm St. so she doesn't see your car.
Wedding invitations
Together with their families, Olivia Bennett and James Carter request the pleasure of your company at their wedding. Saturday, June 12, 2027 at half past four in the afternoon. Castle Hill, Ipswich, Massachusetts.
We're getting married! Join Sofia and Daniel for vows, dinner and dancing. September 18, 2027, 4:00 PM, The Gardens at Elm Bank.
Olivia and Henry are getting married, and we would love you there. A small ceremony and dinner, Saturday, May 22 at 5:00 PM.
Save the date
Save the date! Olivia and James are getting married. June 12, 2027, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Invitation to follow.
Pack your bags: Sofia and Daniel are getting married in Santa Monica. September 18, 2027. Formal invitation to follow.
Engagement party invitations
She said yes! Join us for a toast to Emma and Noah, Saturday, March 21 at 6:00 PM.
Please join the Carter and Bennett families in celebrating the engagement of Olivia and James.
Bridal shower invitations
She found her main squeeze! Join us for a bridal shower honoring Hannah, Sunday, May 3 at 11:00 AM.
Please join us for a bridal tea in honor of Emily. Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM at The Tea Room.
Bachelorette party invitations
Let's go girls! Sarah's last disco in Nashville, December 4 to 6. Pack your boots.
Last night out before she says I do. Emma's bachelorette, Saturday at 8:00 PM. Dress code: all white.
Anniversary party invitations
Fifty golden years. Please join us to celebrate Robert and Helen's 50th anniversary, Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 PM.
Twenty-five years later, we'd say yes again. Join us as Mark and Lisa renew their vows.
Baby shower invitations
Baby in bloom! Please join us for a baby shower honoring Sophie, Sunday, April 26 at 1:00 PM.
Oh boy! A little man is on the way. Baby shower for Emily, Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 PM.
We can bearly wait! Join us to shower Olivia with love, Sunday at noon. Registry inside.
Gender reveal invitations
Boy or girl? Join us to find out! Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 PM. Wear pink or blue to cast your vote.
He or she? Anna and Mark's gender reveal, Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Baptism and christening invitations
Please join us as Lucas is baptized. Sunday, December 22 at 11:00 AM, St. Paul's Church. Lunch with family to follow.
With joy we invite you to the christening of our daughter Sofia, Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM.
First communion invitations
Please join us as Sofia receives her First Holy Communion, Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Parish. Lunch to follow.
Lucas's First Communion. Mass at 11:00 AM, family lunch at 1:00 PM.
Graduation party invitations
Caps off to Jordan! Class of 2027 graduation party, Saturday, June 5 at 3:00 PM in our backyard.
Please stop by our graduation open house for Ava, Sunday, June 13, anytime from 1 to 5 PM.
With pride we announce the graduation of Ava Chen, Harvard University, Class of 2027.
Christmas party invitations
Join us for Christmas dinner at the Parker home, Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 PM. Bring a dessert to share!
Ugliest sweater wins. Cocoa, cookies and bad knitwear, Friday, December 18 at 7:00 PM.
Our holiday party is on! Thursday, December 17, 6:00 PM at The Langham. Plus ones welcome.
Holiday party invitations
Light the candles with us! Hanukkah party at the Cohen home, Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 PM.
Welcome the Year of the Goat with dumplings and lanterns. Dinner with the Wongs, February 6 at 6:30 PM.
Diyas, sweets and family. Join us for Diwali at the Patel home, Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM.
New Year's Eve party invitations
Ring in 2027 with us. Black tie, champagne at midnight. December 31, 9:00 PM.
Let's dance into 2027! Disco New Year's Eve at Studio Nine, December 31 at 9:00 PM.
Halloween party invitations
Trick or treat at our street! Halloween party at the Parkers', October 31 at 4:00 PM. Costumes required.
A masquerade ball. Masks required, mystery encouraged. Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 PM.
Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving invitations
Grateful for you. Friendsgiving at Sam's place, Saturday, November 21 at 6:00 PM. Bring a dish to share!
Join us for Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, November 26 at 3:00 PM. Turkey's on us, dessert's on you.
Winter party invitations
Baby, it's cold outside. Come warm up with cocoa and friends, Saturday, January 9 at 4:00 PM.
Lace up! Ella's skating party at Larz Anderson Rink, Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Hanukkah party invitations
Light the candles with us! Hanukkah party at the Cohen home, Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 PM. Latkes, dreidel and family.
Valentine's Day invitations
Emma, will you be my Valentine? Dinner, dessert and me. February 14 at 7:00 PM.
A ticket for two. You and me, dinner at Mistral, Friday at 7:30 PM. Say yes?
Calling all my girls! Galentine's brunch at Tatte, Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 AM.
Easter invitations
Hop on over! Easter brunch with the Garcias, Sunday, March 28 at 11:00 AM. Egg hunt at noon.
Mother's Day brunch invitations
Brunch for mom! Join us at The Garden Cafe on Sunday, May 9 at 11:00 AM to celebrate Grandma Rose.
BBQ and Fourth of July invitations
Grab a plate! Backyard cookout with the Millers, Saturday, July 4 at 4:00 PM. Fireworks at dark.
Housewarming party invitations
We moved! Come see our new home. Housewarming with Jess and Tom, Saturday, October 17 at 5:00 PM.
Retirement party invitations
After 32 years, Richard is officially retired! Join us for dinner and toasts, Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM.
Posada invitations
Knock knock! Join the García family for our posada, Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. Bring a dish to share and your best singing voice.
Posada at Casa García. Piñata, ponche and tamales. Saturday at 7:00 PM.
Football watch party invitations
Game day at the Millers'! Kickoff at 6:30, food from 5:30. Wear your team colors and bring a snack to share.
St. Patrick's Day invitations
Feeling lucky? St. Patrick's party with Sean and Molly, Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 PM. Wear green!
Mardi Gras invitations
Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras party at the Landrys', Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 PM. Purple, green and gold, please.
Dinosaur birthday invitations
ROAR! Max is turning 6. Stomp over to the Discovery Museum for a dino dig, Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM.
Princess birthday invitations
Her Royal Highness Ava turns 5! You are invited to the castle, Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 PM. Tiaras welcome.
Sports birthday invitations
Game day! Marcus is turning 10. Hoops Arena, Saturday, March 14 at 3:00 PM. Wear your jersey.
Space birthday invitations
3, 2, 1, liftoff! Leo is turning 7. Join the mission at the Science Center, Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Video game birthday invitations
Leo is leveling up to 12! GameZone Arena, Saturday at 2:00 PM. Pizza and a VR battle.
Pool party invitations
Make a splash! Mason is turning 9. Splash Swim Club, Saturday, July 17 at 2:00 PM. Bring a swimsuit and towel.
Animal birthday invitations
Let's go wild! Theo is turning 4. Franklin Park Zoo, Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Tell Bri about your party
Say who it is for, the date and the place in your own words. Bri picks a design and fills in the invitation in about a minute.
Start with Bri