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As the holiday season is nearing, party planning is kicking into full gear. One of the things we don’t do often enough when planning a party is sending out official invitations! Not only can they help you get more RSVPs, but it’s a great way to relay important information about the event!

Christmas Party Invitation Wording

Christmas party invitation wording is an important element of Christmas party planning as it can mean the difference between a yes or a no RSVP. Why? Because the Christmas party can either sound awesome or lame, and people frequently get invited to a few different Christmas parties.

Luckily we’ll be focusing on Christmas party invitation wording for a family Christmas party, so chances of being blown off are much slimmer! Still, you want to be sure the wording on those invites sounds enticing, right? Right!

You’ll first want to remember to include this information on our invites:

Who: Who is the host/hostess of the Christmas party? Certainly, this person deserves to have his or her name on the invitation!
What: This would be the Christmas party! Give it a fun name that goes with the theme such as a Santa Hat Shindig!
When: This is so important; include the date and time of the party!
Where: Where will the party be held? At your home? At the neighborhood clubhouse?
Theme: If the party has a theme, include it in pictures or color scheme on the invitation.
RSVP: It is important to include a few avenues for someone to send an RSVP. A stamped, self-addressed envelope should be sent, along with including an email address and phone number, and the name of the person they are RSVPing to.
Special info (optional): You will want to announce other special information such as dressing up for a costume contest or bringing a dish for a potluck event.

Examples

Now that you know what to include in your Christmas invitation wording, let’s go over a few examples to get you started.

Sample Wording #1:

‘Tis the season for Christmas!

This year, we will be having a Santa Hat Shindig

So wear your best santa hats!

This year’s event will take place at

Moose Lodge of Smalltown

As always, I’m happily hosting the party

December 24th at 6:00pm

Please call or email me to RSVP by the 15th

555-5555 or [email protected]

Sample Wording #2:

Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas!

At this year’s Santa Imposter Party,

who’s going to take home the grand prize?

Come one, come all Santas of any size!

Grab your hats and comb your beard

Christmas only happens once a year!

Same place, same time

On the Eve of Christmas

Be at my house by 5!

RSVP to me by the 17th

and please, please, please

Bring a tasty treat!

555-5555 or [email protected]

Sample Wording #3:

It’s time to gather once again

For our annual Christmas party!

This year will be a potluck,

So please sign up to bring a dish!

Where: Herritage Place Clubhouse

When: December 24th at 6pm

Please call or email me to RSVP by the 16th

555-5555 or [email protected]

I hope to see you all there!

Sample Wording #4:

Christmas is on a Sunday

A true Christian FUNday!

Let’s meet for service at our church

followed by a gathering at my home

Prepare for a gingerbread house contest

Each will be decorating their own

Gingerbread house, gingerbread man

Frosting and gumdrops and a gingerbread land!

Please RSVP by the 15th

555-5555 or [email protected]

See how the wording in these examples are lighthearted and fun? That’s how it should be to really grab the attention of the recipient and get your point across.

Friendly tip: These days, it’s becoming increasingly common to send evites instead of invites, but keep in mind that we live in a generation that is right in between snail mail and full digital; there’s still a generation of good people who aren’t quite computer savvy. It is necessary to still send invitations in the mail in order to reach out to everyone.

Once you have your Christmas party invitation wording, be sure to read it over a few times and have someone double-check the spelling and make sure it flows the way you intend. Once you have sent them out, it’s one more thing to check off that list for the holiday season!

Family reunion invitations serve multiple purposes, all of which can enhance the event experience and help ensure a smoother, more organized affair for everyone.

Invitations are the easiest way to spread the word about the family reunion to the entire extended family or other potential guests, as well as provide important information they will need to take note of.

For those behind the scenes and working on the planning and preparations related to the family reunion, the sending out of the invitations is also a point of no return, becoming a constant reminder of the task at hand.

Free, Printable Family Reunion Invitations

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When Should I Send Family Reunion Invitations?

Ideally, the invitations are sent out after the theme of the reunion has been set in stone, and the logistics such as the date/s, venue, cost, and other arrangements have been finalized.

This way, the reunion invitations will contain as much necessary information as possible and minimize conflicts or misunderstandings.

For mid-size to large family reunion events, a committee specifically assigned to the printed materials, including programs, invitations, or souvenirs helps keep uniformity going, emphasizing the theme of the event.

Check Your Guest List!

Before sending out invitations, one very important thing to remember is to check and double-check your guest list and mailing list, and to make sure that both lists match. A family reunion is not the best time to overlook sending a family member or relative their invitation; the purpose of the reunion is to bring families closer together, and a missing, un-mailed, or neglected reunion invitation can be hard to rectify, especially if the guest affected is a particularly sensitive relative or family.

Matching Invitations to Your Reunion Theme

Unifying the theme of the family reunion with the invitations to be sent out will reinforce it to your participants. But the main purpose of the family reunion invitation is, of course, informing and reminding the entire family about the event, and providing as much useful information as possible to help everyone in preparing for this occasion.

Your reunion invitation should include the following details:

The date/s of the reunion
The location
Cost per person / payment options
What to bring or prepare
The theme of the affair (event attire if applicable)
Who to contact regarding the event, and their contact information

When Should I Send Out My Invitations?

Send out the family reunion invitations as early as possible, especially if many of the participants will be coming from faraway places and will have to make travel plans and lodging arrangements for the reunion event.

What Should Be Included with the Family Reunion Invitations?

For family reunions held at a destination venue such as a beach resort, mountain lodge or hotel, or an exclusive island villa, additional information that would be beneficial for your guests include:

Airlines and estimated airfare to and from the destination
Hotels and lodging expenses around the area
Maps
A guide for places of interest or nearby attractions
Activities and entertainment provided on-site
Restaurants to visit around the area
Example from Zazzle

Don’t Forget the RSVP!

One important detail you should include in the family reunion invitation is the RSVP date all participants must remember. Be sure to read 7 Creative Ways to get People to RSVP.

Be specific in informing family members about who to contact for their response, and provide as many options as possible (respond via phone, mobile, e-mail, snail mail, etc.).

This will also be a tremendous help to you and other family reunion planners who must finalize details and prepare for everyone expected to show up at the affair.

How Do I Design My Own Invitations?

You can enlist the help of a relative who is great with graphic design or printed materials for making the family reunion invitations. Do-it-yourself reunion invitations can look very polished and professional with various software you can use, such as Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe.

Can I Order Invitations Online?

On the Web, there are plenty of websites that provide templates, customized designs, and ready-to-print designs and invitation ideas. Check out Zazzle.com, InvitationConsultants.com, or Vistaprint.com for a wealth of reunion invitations and announcements (these websites also provide chat or e-mail support to make your life easier).

Send Event Reminders!

If you send out the invitations six months or more in advance, a reminder closer to the actual date would be a good idea. To save on printing and postage costs, you can send a reminder blast electronically (via e-mail, chat, or text message, or the electronic method your guests used to RSVP).

If you have the budget and the time for it, you can also be more creative and send out reminders in the form of refrigerator magnets, pens, pencil-toppers, or keychains; they also double as souvenirs for the upcoming family reunion event, and add character to the entire affair.