InvitationsFirst birthday invitation wording
The first birthday is as much a celebration for the parents as for the baby. These wordings are short and sweet, because the baby cannot wait long for cake. Type the baby's name and party details to fill every card.
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- Sweet and short
Our little one is turning ONE! Please join us for [Name]'s first birthday. [Date], [Time] [Venue] With love, [Host]
- A year of firsts
One year of tiny steps, sleepless nights and endless smiles. Come and celebrate [Name]'s first birthday with us. [Date] at [Time] [Venue]
- From the baby
I cannot read this yet, but mummy and papa say I am turning one! Please come to my first birthday party. [Date], [Time] [Venue] Love, [Name]
- With blessings
With the blessings of our elders, [Host] invite you to the first birthday of their child [Name]. Date: [Date] Time: [Time] Venue: [Venue] Please come and bless the little one.
- पहला जन्मदिन
हमारे घर की रौनक [Name] एक साल की खुशियाँ पूरी कर रही है। पहले जन्मदिन के इस खास मौके पर आप सपरिवार आमंत्रित हैं। दिनांक: [Date] समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue] [Host]
- नन्हा संदेश
नन्हे कदम, मीठी मुस्कान और पूरा एक साल! [Name] के पहले जन्मदिन पर आकर अपना आशीर्वाद ज़रूर दीजिए। [Date], [Time], [Venue]
What to include
- The baby's name and the parents' names.
- Date, time and place. Choose a time that fits the baby's nap.
- Whether lunch, dinner or only snacks and cake will be served.
- A reply-by date if the party is in a hall.
Tips
- Late morning or late afternoon parties work best for one year olds. Keep the party to about two hours.
- If you plan a puja or a havan before the party, give both times.
- A photo of the baby on the card makes it a keepsake. You can add one in the card maker on this site.
Questions people ask
Is the first birthday counted by the English date or the Indian calendar?
Families follow their own custom. Some celebrate on the date of birth, some on the tithi or star, and some do both: a small puja on one and the party on the other.
What should grandparents' names look like on the card?
A line such as "With the blessings of Dada-Dadi and Nana-Nani" above the invitation is a common and loved touch.
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.