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Party Planning

What to Include in the Party Invitation?

What should be included in a party invitation?
Create a party invitation that includes all the information your guests need. Depending on the type of party, it doesn’t have to include all of these, but here are a few things to keep in mind.

What to Include in the Party Invitation?

1. Title or Occasion

  • The reason of the party
  • e.g., Julian’s birthday party, graduation

2. Type of the Party

  • Dinner party, garden party, costume party, surprise party

3. Date and Time

  • Day of the week
  • Date
  • Start (and end) times

4. Location

  • Address
  • Indoors or outdoors
  • How to arrive
  • Parking details

5. Who is Invited

  • Include on the invitation whether spouses and/or children are invited

6. Dress Code or Theme

  • If there is a specific dress code, include it in the invitation
  • e.g., beach, casual, black Tie

7. Additional Instructions

  • Gift ideas/wishes
  • Is food served
  • Should guests bring something
  • Is it a potluck

8. Special Highlights

  • Music, games, food, entertainment

9. Host Name(s)

  • Who is organizing the party

10. RSVP Details

  • Contact info
  • RSVP deadline

Including these details ensures your guests are well-informed and excited to attend!

Party invitation envelope