Birthday Invitation Template

What should a birthday invitation say?

Whose birthday it is and which one, the date and start time (and end time for children's parties), the address, what to bring or wear if anything, and how and by when to reply. A short fun line sets the mood. Keep it on one card so parents can stick it on the fridge and find the details later.

1. Pick a design and color.
2. Type the name, age and party, such as Mia, 7 and Birthday Party.
3. Set the date and time, and add the place.
4. Add the RSVP name, phone and date.
5. Download the PDF and print.

Wording examples

Samples for a child, a first birthday, a 30th or 50th, a surprise party, a drop-off party and a no-gifts party. Each one fills the text on the card; the date, place and design stay as you set them.

• Kid's birthday

  You are invited to Mia's 7th Birthday Party Come celebrate with cake, games and lots of fun! RSVP to Ana at (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• First birthday

  Our little Leo is turning Leo's 1st Birthday Join us for cake, smiles and a first birthday celebration. RSVP to Ana at (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• 30th birthday

  Cheers to 30 years Ana's 30th Birthday Join us for drinks, dinner and a night to remember. Let Sam know by May 1: (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• 50th birthday

  Please join us to celebrate Sam's 50th Birthday Fifty years of laughter and good friends. Help us mark the day. Dinner will be served RSVP to Ana by May 1: (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• Surprise party

  Shh! It's a surprise! Ana's 40th Birthday Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can all shout "Surprise!" Keep it a secret! RSVP to Sam (not Ana!) at (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• Drop-off party

  You are invited to Mia's 8th Birthday Party Crafts, cake and a lot of fun! Drop-off party. Pick-up at 4:00 PM. RSVP to Ana at (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

• No gifts, please

  Come celebrate Sam's 60th Birthday Join us for an afternoon with family and friends. Your company is the only gift we need. No gifts, please. RSVP to Ana by May 1: (503) 555-0142

  Use this wording

What does RSVP mean on an invitation?

RSVP comes from the French répondez s'il vous plaît, meaning please reply, as Wikipedia's entry explains. On an invitation it asks guests to tell you whether they are coming, so put a name, a phone number or email, and a reply-by date next to it. A head count helps you plan food, seats and party bags.

How do I keep track of who is coming?

Print one name, a phone number or email, and a reply-by date on the card, so every reply comes to one place. Keep a simple list as answers arrive, with how many children and adults are coming. When the list is final, print name tags or place cards from it with our other free makers.

Try the name tag template for party guests.