Birthday Invitation Phrases and Wording

Birthday invitations, and the wording and phrases that go in them, can run the gamut from witty and fun to serious and straightforward. The best thing to keep in mind when deciding upon birthday invitation verses and wording is who the birthday party is for. Age, personality, interests, and even profession can play a part. The invitation wording should represent the celebrant well.

Children's Birthday Invitations are typically fun and lighthearted, and usually play a part in a larger theme. Sometimes inspiration for a theme can come just by browsing through some birthday invitations.

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Once a theme is in place, you'll want to include birthday invitation wording to match. For a Circus themed party with Circus party invitations the invitation wording might read:

The giraffe stretches his neck to see;
the elephant waves his trunk with glee;
the seal twirls his ball with joy,
in honor of the birthday boy.
Come join Cody in celebrating his seventh birthday
Saturday, April 20th at 1:00 PM
RSVP (509) 123-4567

The older the child gets it may become easier to decide on a theme, or even forgo the theme as the child gets into its teen years. A sweet sixteen, for example, is a theme all its own. For this kind of party, you should pick out some Sweet Sixteen invitations that fit the personality of the celebrant. If it's a girl, something pink and frilly might be appropriate, such as Princess Tiara Birthday Party Invitation, with the following wording:

Steer clear! Brianna's got a license to drive!
Come celebrate her sweet sixteen.
Friday, March 14th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
at Big Daddy's Bowling
2850 S. Ray, Spokane
R.S.V.P. (509)-777-7777

If the birthday person is turning 18 years of age or younger, it is considered okay to include the exact age they are turning in the birthday invitation wording. When considering including jokes about age, do so with much consideration and sensitivity. Consider the formality of the party and who's being invited. If it's a formal dinner for a coworker, you may want to nix any thought of light-heartedness. If it's a backyard barbecue party for a close relative or friend, this may be the perfect time for a light-hearted jab. Generally, the rule is to only make an age-related joke if the person who's birthday you're celebrating would make the joke themselves.

When considering birthday invitation wording when the celebrant is an adult, it is common to point out the joys of growing older:

Some things are better the older they grow.
Antiques, wine and someone special we know!

You should still keep in mind who is having the birthday. You don't necessarily have to throw a themed party, but the wording for the birthday invitation cards should show a glimmer of who the celebrant is. Let's say the celebrant enjoys Gardening. You'll want to get Garden Party Invitations and include matching wording:

Friends are flowers in the garden of life . . .
and we've "picked" a great bunch to celebrate Jackie's Birthday.

Another avenue you might pursue is the surprise party. In your invitation wording, it should be expressed clearly that the celebrant doesn't and shouldn't know details of the party. Here are some examples:

Shh! It's a surprise party!
Please join us in celebrating
Holly Roberts 30th birthday
On September 2nd
At 7 o'clock pm
The Smith's House
1201 S. Wesley
Madison, WI

Our good friend Jerry is turning the big 5-0
We're throwing a party, and you're invited to show.
If you can make it, here's a word to the wise,
Keep it under your hat, 'cause it's a surprise!
July 10th at 6 PM
At the Rock Bottom Brewery
560 Main Street
Seattle, WA

Please join us in celebrating
Tina Clarks Birthday
on May 22nd
Cocktails - 6:00pm
Dinner - 7:30pm
Scratch Restaurant
345 W Ivy
It's a surprise!

Overall, your birthday invitation wording should not only convey the details of the party, but should also be a good reflection of who the celebrant is.

Birthday Invitation Phrases and Wording

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Creative Birthday Invitation Wording Fun

When does your child start reasoning about their up-coming birthday party?

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Months before their big day--right?

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And every child (and parent) has the same worry--what if nobody shows up for the party?

You birthday invitation wording needs to be creative, fascinating and fun. You want everybody that gets your invitation to not only Rsvp, but to certainly show up for your child's party.

How many times have you opened your mail box and found a birthday invitation that read something like this - "you're invited to Mike's birthday party on Saturday, October 6th. The party starts at 2:00pm, cake and ice cream will be served."

Now you don't get excited over an invitation like the one above do you? Of procedure not--it gives you most of the party details, but it's yawn and snore boring. And when you get an invitation like that you probably stick it on the refrigerator, or you mark your calendar and pitch the invitation.

Creative birthday invitation fun to the rescue

Do you want everybody to get Excited about your child's birthday party? Do you want them to be so excited they can hardly wait?

Then let's get creative and have some fun with your invitations.

In today's hurry up world you need to put together and deliver an invitation that will stop them in their tracks. You need an invitation that instantly let's them know your child's celebration is going to be special.

Are you going to have a party theme?

One of the easiest ways to make your invitation stand out is by putting together one that complements your theme.

For a Princess theme you can put together a "royal proclamation" scroll announcing your daughter's special celebration with wording like this:

"The King and Queen cordially invite you to a very special celebration, the _________ (how old your daughter will be)th. Birthday of Princess __________________ (your child's first and last name)."

"Our royal celebration takes place on Saturday November 3rd at 2:00pm."

For a Pirate theme, use parchment paper and write your invitation like this:

"Get ready to hoist anchor and set sail for high seas fun maties!"

"Captain _______________(your child's first and last name) be turning _____________(how old your child will be) an yer invited ta join in our birthday fun sez me."

"We'll be having a Pirate's treasure chest full ah fun and yes maties, "X" marks the spot sez me."

"Take a look at this here map fer directions to the Captains party where all the fun begins."

Now do you certainly want to get them Excited?

Have man dress up in your theme costume and hand deliver your invitations in character.

Imagine a knock on your door--you riposte and seek a member of the King and Queen's royal court who says:

"Good day me lady--I greet you with this royal proclamation"

Now they begin reading the birthday scroll invitation.

You'd be impressed, and so would your child.

Remember, the fancy you send invitations is to let everybody know that you're celebrating your child's birthday and that you want them to be a part of the celebration fun. You want them--no, you Need them to be there.

You certainly don't want your child to be broken hearted because no one showed up for their party--ouch.

Creative birthday invitation wording is lots of fun and if you take a little time to put together something that will make everybody Want stop and look at your announcement, you'll have everybody you invite Rsvp and certainly show up for your party.

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