How to Write a Birthday Party Invitation

Getting ready for your child’s birthday party?  Here are a tips for writing an invitation.  There are also some things think about before sending the invitation.  A well thought out birthday party invitation will help you to prepare well and save you stress on the big day!

1.  Date and time: Yes, that sounds logical enough, but some of the cheap, pre-printed invitations don’t provide sufficient space for all of those details.  Don’t forget to include them.

2.  Location:  If your place is hard to find or the gate has a knack to its opening, you should include clear instructions.  If you are going to an external venue you might like to include a map to show parents where it is.  Don’t assume that everyone is as familiar as you with the local area.

3.  Your childs full name AND your name (and phone number) too:  Younger kids often don’t remember each others last name and if there are two or more children with the same first name it can be confusing.  Including your own name makes it easier for the parent who is ‘RSVP’ing’.

4.  The kind of invitations you need: if you are going to be posting invitations then make sure that they are flat or they will be ruined in the mail.  If you are handing them out you can use fancy, 3D ones if you like.  They will look exciting!

5.  Description of the activity:  If you are having a themed party that requires something a little different it is a good idea to let the parent know first.  A water party won’t suit non-swimmers.  A cooking party has inherent kitchen dangers.  A singing and dancing party may not suit a very retiring child.  By describing the event you are making sure that every child who attends is going to be comfortable.

6.  Things to bring:  Depending on the theme your little guests might have to bring some special items with them.  It might be a costume, their swimmers or a spare pair of shoes.  Think ahead and make it easy for you and all the parents.

7.  Dietary Restrictions:  With food allergies on the increase it is worth while asking for parents to mention and special dietary requirements that their child may have.  Advance warning makes it so much easier to cater for than having to invent food on the day of the party.

8.  Who to invite:  If you are inviting only some of your child’s classmates it is a good idea to post the invitations or hand them to the parents.  No-one ever wants to be left out.

These tips should give you a great start to preparing those birthday party invitations.  Have a wonderful party day.