Can you name one of the most important parts of a birthday party? Of course the answer is an invitation! Making birthday party invitations is a very important thing to do, especially since other people will only attend your party if you are officially invited, right? If you are not experienced in making attractive birthday party invitations, try following the steps listed below; Most importantly, make sure you include all the crucial information, such as the name of the birthday party, as well as the time and location of the birthday party. Want to know more detailed information? Read on for this article!
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Part 1 of 3: Listing Important Information
Step 1. Include the name of the invitee and the name of the birthday person
Remember, the four question words that must be answered in every invitation are who, what, when, and where. The first question word you need to answer is “who”, especially since guests will want to know who invited them.
- Begin the invitation by mentioning the name of the birthday person. For example, you might say, "Are you ready for Karen's birthday party?".
- Generally, the invited guests are the closest friends and relatives of the birthday person, so you may simply include a nickname.
- If the invitee is not the birthday person, make sure you include his or her name as well. If most guests don't know him, include other information such as his full name or his relationship to the birthday person.
- For example, you might say, “Mary, Karen's sister, looks forward to your participation in this celebration.”
Step 2. Describe what will be celebrated
After mentioning the names of the invitees and the birthday person, explain what will be celebrated at the party. The methods in this article can be applied to any celebration; but generally, a celebration that requires an invitation is a birthday party.
- Don't be afraid to include specific details like how old the birthday person is, especially if the party is an important anniversary.
- For example, you might say, "Soon Karen will be 40!"
Step 3. Enter the time of the party
Time is one of the important information that must be specifically and in detail in the invitation. Don't just write, "The party will be on Sunday". Instead, include a specific date and time.
- If the party is only going to last a few hours, make sure you include a clear timeframe in the invitation.
- For example, you could say, “The party will be on Sunday, February 29, 2017, from 3 PM to 6 PM”.
Step 4. Include the location of the party
Regardless of the location, make sure you include the address clearly in the invitation. Never assume all invited guests know where the Delicious Dinner House is located; make sure you write down the address clearly.
If the party takes place at Karen's house, write down “The party will be held at Karen's house, Jl. Lokon no. 28, Malang
Step 5. Ask guests to confirm attendance
If you want to know how many guests will come, make sure you ask all guests to confirm their presence via RSVP.
- Generally, RSVPs are sent by post. But these days, RSVP is more often done by phone or email. Make sure you explain clearly the rules regarding the RSVP invite process.
- RSVP requests can be simple sentences such as: “Please RSVP to 08125468302 on behalf of Mary”.
Part 2 of 3: Including Additional Information
Step 1. List the dress code
Most parties (both aimed at adults and children) have a specific theme that will ultimately have an impact on the way guests dress. If your party also has a specific dress code, make sure you include that information on the last line of the invitation (usually before the RSVP column). Dress rules you can apply:
- Guests must wear black ties for parties taking place in a fancy restaurant or club.
- Guests must wear uniquely themed outfits for the costume party.
- Guests should wear casual attire for parties held in the house.
Step 2. Include special instructions (if any)
Some parties require guests to bring certain equipment; if your party is like that, make sure you include those special instructions in the invitation. For example:
- For parties held at the pool, guests must bring their bathing suits and towels.
- For stay-at-home parties, guests must bring pillows and blankets.
- For slumber parties in the wild, guests must bring a tent, sleeping bag and other camping gear.
- For parties that carry the theme of art, guests must bring used clothes, paint, and various other art supplies.
Step 3. List the rules regarding escorts
Some parties allow guests to bring companions, but some do not. If you don't want your guests to bring along a companion (such as a friend, relative, or spouse), make sure you clearly state these rules in the invitation. For example, you could write:
- "Please don't bring your brother, okay!"
- "Please don't bring a companion."
- “This birthday party is intimate and exclusive,” which guests can interpret as a prohibition on bringing in additional parties.
Step 4. Provide information about the provided consumption
This information is important if you want every guest who comes with food to eat together. You can also mention what types of food will be served (for example, if you only serve snacks, soft drinks, or even heavy meals). Thus, the invited guests know whether they should come on an empty stomach or not.
You can also ask invited guests to inform their food allergies or restrictions via RSVP
Step 5. Explain whether parents are allowed to participate in birthday parties aimed at children
If what you are hosting is a birthday party for children, make clear rules for the parents of the invited guests: can they accompany their children or are only allowed to accompany them? If they're only allowed to drop off, try writing, "Parents can pick up their kids at 5pm.". If you allow them to participate, try writing:
- "Parents may participate to accompany their children."
- “Snacks and drinks for adults will be served separately.”
Step 6. Explain that you will be hosting a surprise party
This is a very important element to include in a birthday party invitation, especially since you don't want the party to be ruined just because you forgot to let your guests know, right? You can explain it in a sentence:
- “Karen will definitely be surprised!”
- "Please remember, this is a surprise party."
- "Please arrive on time: of course you don't want to mess up the planned surprise, do you?"
Part 3 of 3: Creating Invitations
Step 1. Include a quote
Choose a quote that you think is suitable; Basically, any quote (whether it's serious, formal, silly, or witty) will make your invitations look more interesting and colorful. Instead, use a quote, short poem, or similar interesting sentence to start or end the invitation. Some age-related quotes you can include are:
- "No human is old enough to know better." - Holbrook Jackson
- "Getting older doesn't mean we understand everything." - Dewi Lestari
- "Wrinkles on the face show where a person's smile is." Mark Twain
Step 2. Include a short rhyme
Decide on the style of rhyme you want; make sure the style is in line with the theme of the birthday party you are hosting and is able to summarize all the information guests need to know. For example:
- Jokes: “The shocking news of the century: Karen isn't young anymore! Do not believe? See it with your own eyes on April 3rd. Shhh, this is our secret, you know! Don't tell Karen you're coming!”
- Seriously: “An exciting year has passed. Come at nine o'clock at night and join us in welcoming the new no less exciting days!”
- Adorable: “I'll be one year soon, you know! My friends come to my birthday party. Get ready to see my cute cake and the mess I'm about to make, okay?"
Step 3. Include funny and silly sentences
Believe me, everyone likes to see or hear a sentence that can make them laugh; After all, this method really helps you to invite people who don't like birthday parties. Inside the invitation, you can insert any quote, rhyme, joke, or sentence that feels funny. For example:
- “Karen's 39th birthday…again!”
- “Age is only important for cheese.” - Helen Hayes
- "Up but not down. What's that? Your age!"
