How to Write Party Invitations

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By mweise
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Time to party? Write your own invitations!

Summertime is a great time for a party. Whether you are throwing a barbecue or having a pool party, you can add to the fun by writing and creating your own party invitations. Bringing your imagination and personal flair to the task will result in the party of the season!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Paper
Printer
Imagination

Step 1

Your theme is the key to the party

What is the theme of your party? Birthday, anniversary, retirement? Your theme will guide your every decision about the party, starting with your invitations. Besides telling your guests the theme, you can incorporate it in the graphics of your invitation.
Step 2

Details, details

When are you having your party? Where will it be held? Making a map to the party location is always an thoughtful touch to any invitation;your guests will greatly appreciate it. If you are reserving a space for the party, make sure the reservation is confirmed before you you print your invitations.
Step 3

Tell them what to bring to your party

Would you like your guests to bring something when they come to your party? For a shower or housewarming party, include information about registries if you would like. Be careful though, by some standards of etiquette, a party invitation is not the place to solicit gifts.
Step 4

Give them a clue

How would you like your guests to dress? While the dress for a pool party is obvious, if your crowd normally dresses in blue jeans and you want everyone to dress formally for your parents' golden wedding anniversary party, your invitation should state that.
Step 5

Add RSVP info so you know how many guests to expect

Do you want your guests to RSVP? Let them know how you prefer to be contacted. You can include a response card with your party invitation if you'd like, but a phone number or email address generally get the best results.
Step 6

Use your colors in your party invitation

What colors are you using to decorate for your party? You will want to use those colors or complementary colors on your invitations. Search the web for graphics fitting the theme of your party. Using your own pictures is a nice touch for anniversary, retirement or birthday parties. Visit your local arts and craft store to find novelties to attach to the invitations, such as buttons that play songs.
Step 7

Get prices on printing your party invitations

You can take all your information and ideas to your local printing company and have them print the party invitations, or you can buy printable cards or party stationary and do the job at home. Check the prices both ways to make sure you get the best deal. If you want to add a truly personal touch for that very special occasion, hand write the invitation yourself.
Step 8

Mail the party invitations in plenty of time

The next to the last step is the most important one - mail the party invitations! You can now mark off one more thing on that long to-do list. The final step is to have a great time at your own party! You've earned it!