From a small informal pizza party email to engraved wedding invitations there are infinite choices and lots of opportunities to enjoy selecting invitations. I also use my party invitations to help set the tone for the celebration.
First question to ask yourself: How formal is the event?
Just a few friends for dinner, poker night, book club...you can send an email.
I will sometimes change the font or add color or a fun image - just to brighten up the email, but for these parties all you need to do is explain the 5 Ws - who, what, when, where and why (if you really need a reason!)
Evites are great for slightly more formal parties - such as birthdays and holiday parties. Also, evites track RSVPs, so they can be a big help if you have a long guest list. Evites are so popular right now, that I love to make mine a little special by making my evite rhyme or creating a funny quiz as part of the invitation.
Here’s the text from a recent Evite I sent for a Good Bye Party for a friend headed to Yale School of Management.
I included a picture of a school bus driving away just to play into the “Back to School” theme.
“It’s true! Carrie’s leaving us and heading to Yale.
So join us at Chelsea Brewing Company to toast her with a pint or two of ale.
Soon she will be a finance maven,
Enjoying the academics and live in New Haven.
We wish he well and know y’all do the same.
She won’t be too far away – just a ride on the Metro North train!"
So join us at Chelsea Brewing Company to toast her with a pint or two of ale.
Soon she will be a finance maven,
Enjoying the academics and live in New Haven.
We wish he well and know y’all do the same.
She won’t be too far away – just a ride on the Metro North train!"
If you're looking for something a little more special than Evite, sites like Paperless Post are very affordable and something new!
Paper invites help send the message that you're having a significant celebration. They are usually sent for bridal and baby showers, milestone birthdays and weddings. More traditional hosts (hi mom!) will send paper invites for even less formal events too. Paper stores like Kate's Paperie and the paper aisle at Michael's Arts & Crafts make it hard to resist the urge to send paper invitations because there are so many unique and adorable DIY options.
For paper invites you also have a few options. Creating your own using your computer and printer, purchasing fill-in the blank invitations and having invitations professionally printed or engraved are all great options. For the most part, budget, time and creativity will determine which options you choose. See additional posts for ideas about how to make your own invitations at home.
