You want to party and you’ve set a date. There are so many reasons to celebrate. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holidays—Christmas and Halloween are big party seasons. Then there are times when you just want to celebrate life. It could be a “Time to Have a Party” party.
Next, you invite guests. There are many ways to let them know the party’s at your house. All ways begin with
invitations. Start with a theme. Let’s say you’re celebrating winter. Winter is your theme but you need something more. Snowflakes? A universal sign of cold weather.
One way to have the best invitations is to use a reputable online printer. There will always be great-looking designs and most companies let you pick and choose, and help personalize graphics, fonts, colors, and text. Have fun—even before the party! Play with designing invitations that speak to your personality and event. Bring a dish? Wear a costume? Donate to a charity? Guests—can a guest bring a guest? Directions?
Consider decorating with the same design you use on your invitations. You’ll delight guests when they find everything coordinated and attractively put together. Invitations are the gateway to your event, the first indication of what you want seen as a good time before a guest even says they’ll attend. Maybe it’s not a winter party, but a celebration of your daughter’s graduation. Many printers have choices for coordinated invitations and themes for table decorations, napkins, and other party items.
You could use your daughter’s photo. “Alice is graduating from high school . . . help us celebrate!” With her smiling face beaming at guests as they open the invitations, how could they not smile back and immediately RSVP that they’ll be there?
You can’t have a wedding party if you don’t send invitations to those you want to attend. You could do e-mails but there isn’t any class in that. You could make phone calls but that’s impersonal. Some folks may forget you called as soon as they hang up. We live in such a busy world that we must devise unique, tactile ways to catch attention. The more creative you are, the more likely you’ll fill your venue to capacity.
Don’t take anyone’s time for granted. You’re busy; so are they. Respect schedules. Send invitations in enough time to receive proper responses. On the other hand, don’t send them out too early. They may be put aside to be responded to later, and then be overtaken by something requiring immediate attention. It happens to all of us.
This is a tough economy. It’s good to share a chance to de-stress and have fun. Still, it might cost more than you can spare. Does that mean you shouldn’t do it? No. All the more reason, and it’s acceptable to host a party where on your invitations you request folks bring a dish. People like to share favorite food and enjoy a chance to sample what others bring.
Always remember—you need to announce what sort of party you’re having. People can’t read your mind; you’re sending invitations not only to let them know of your event, but to give details. If there’s a cause, a sharing request, dress requirement, or other specific considerations, spell it out.
People will respond favorably if you’re sincere in your desire to share time with them. Whether there’s a theme behind your party, or you simply want to get together because it’s the weekend . . . send invitations and see how fast your calendar fills up!
