InvitationsBirthday party invitation wording
A birthday invitation should make people smile before the party starts. Below are wordings for children, grown-ups and milestone years. Fill in the name, age and party details, then copy the one you like.
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- Child's party
[Name] is turning [Age]! Come for cake, games and lots of fun. [Date], [Time] [Venue] Please tell [Phone] if you can come.
- From the child
Hi! It is my birthday and I am going to be [Age]. Please come to my party on [Date] at [Time]. Place: [Venue] It will be more fun with you there. From, [Name]
- Adult, relaxed
Another year older, and I am calling it a reason for good food and good company. [Name]'s birthday dinner [Date], [Time] [Venue] Just bring yourself.
- Milestone birthday
[Age] years of [Name], and every one of them worth celebrating. Please join the family for a special evening. [Date], [Time] [Venue]
- Surprise party
Shh, it is a surprise! We are planning a surprise party for [Name]'s birthday. [Date], please reach by [Time] sharp. [Venue] Do not tell [Name]. Reply only to [Phone].
- बच्चे का जन्मदिन
हमारे प्यारे [Name] का जन्मदिन है! अब हो गए पूरे [Age] साल। केक, खेल और ढेर सारी मस्ती के लिए ज़रूर आइए। दिनांक: [Date] समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue]
- बड़ों का जन्मदिन
[Name] के जन्मदिन की खुशी में एक छोटी सी दावत रखी है। [Date], [Time] [Venue] आप आएँगे तो खुशी दुगनी हो जाएगी।
What to include
- Whose birthday it is, and the age if the person is happy to share it.
- Date, start time and, for children, an end time so parents know when to pick up.
- Full address or party hall name.
- Who to reply to, and by when.
- Anything special: a theme, swimming clothes, or whether brothers and sisters are welcome.
Tips
- Two to three weeks of notice suits most birthday parties. For a class party, send it at least ten days before.
- For small children, write whether parents should stay or drop the child.
- Ask about food allergies in the invitation when you invite children you do not know well.
- For a surprise party, write the arrival time in bold words and name one person for replies.
Questions people ask
Should I write "no gifts"?
Only if you mean it. A kind way is "Your presence is the present". Do not ask for money or a particular gift in the invitation.
How do I invite the whole class without leaving anyone out?
Either invite everyone or keep the list small and send the invitations privately to parents, never through the class group.
Next step
Tap Make a card on any wording to turn it into a picture, or open the card maker and start from a blank design. Not sure when to send it? See when to send invitations and the special lines for gifts, dress code and seats.