- Select the type of invitation that fits your party's style. The invitation sets the tone and mood for the party, and is the first communication about the celebration. Formal invitations, sent through the mail, indicate a classy and elegant affair. Electronic invitations or phone calls suggest a more casual and laid-back party. Electronic invitations require the host know the guest's e-mail addresses, but invited guests can respond to the invitation electronically. Hosts can send reminder e-mails regarding the party or notes to guests who have not RSVP'd.
- Determine what information to include on New Year's Eve invitations. Indicate the date, time, place, hosts and when to RSVP by on the invitation. Provide guests with an address for the location and a contact phone number. Tell guests if they need to bring anything such as drinks or food. Point out if the celebration is a dinner party, cocktail party or theme party. Include any information that might be helpful to guests such as what to wear, if children are welcome and party details. Supply a map if your location is hard to get to or or detailed directions. Instructions on where to park are helpful.
- Designing New Year's Eve invitations begins with selecting a color scheme. Common color combinations for New Year's Eve include black and white, black and gold or black and silver. Carry this color theme onto the invitations or design. Traditional items to include on New Year's Eve invitations include: party hats, drinks such as champagne, noise makers, the numerals of the new year or a clock at midnight. Create a ticket invitation indicating your party is the place to be on New Year's Eve. Include party information at various points on the ticket. Incorporate a picture on the invitation from a previous New Year's Eve party. Use your imagination and be creative!
- Save a little money and make your own New Year's Eve party invitations. Have a few ideas in mind such as number of people you're inviting, color schemes and possible embellishments to use. Head to the card store or craft shop to pick up paper and embellishments to make your invitations. Use pre-printed invitations for inspiration and creativity. Think about adding a few embellishments or special wording to these invitations. Sketch a design to add to your New Year's Eve invitations. Consider designing your New Year's Eve invitations on your home computer, printing it on card stock or other paper.
- Think of a creative way to deliver your New Year's Eve party invitations, especially if you're hosting a small, intimate gathering. Consider hand delivery or delivering the invitations with an inexpensive bottle of champagne. Think about using special or unique wording, representing events from the previous year on your invitations. Personalize each invitation if your guest list is small. Order the invitations as soon as the New Year's Eve party details are worked out. This is one party detail that can be completed ahead of time. Plus, New Year's Eve is a busy night. It's not uncommon for people to plan months in advance for this night. Get your invitations out as soon as possible.
