Make a birthday or party invitation
Pick the event and a template for your invitation, then fill in the date, time, place and your message while the preview updates live for free. The high-definition PDF with no watermark prints at 5×7 inches, A5 or as a folded card. Add a photo of the guest of honor if you like.
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📌 Key facts
- Send a kid's birthday invitation 2 to 3 weeks ahead, and an adult's 3 to 4 weeks ahead.
- Common sizes are 5 × 7 in for an A7 envelope and A5 for a larger card.
- Cardstock between 65 and 110 lb gives a crisp, sturdy card.
- An invitation states the occasion, date, time, place and an RSVP deadline.
- The final PDF exports at 300 dpi, the standard print resolution.
What to include on a birthday invitation
A good invitation gives guests the essentials right away:
- The occasion: birthday, age if you want to share it, theme.
- Date and start time, plus an end time for kids' parties.
- The venue with the full address.
- RSVP: a deadline and a phone number or email to reply to.
- Practical details: costume, gifts, food, allergies.
When to send invitations
| Event | Send |
|---|---|
| Kids' birthday | 2 to 3 weeks ahead |
| Adult birthday | 3 to 4 weeks ahead |
| Baby shower | 4 weeks ahead |
| Going-away party | 1 to 2 weeks ahead |
| Housewarming | 2 weeks ahead |
Sizes and printing
Use a 5 × 7 in card for A7 envelopes, A5 for a bigger invitation, or a folded card with the title outside and details inside. The final PDF is exported at 300 dpi. Cardstock between 65 and 110 lb gives a crisp, sturdy result. Designing is free with a watermarked preview; the clean version is a one-time payment with no account.
Write a birthday invitation people want to answer
A good invitation fits in a few lines. First, state the occasion and the theme. Then, give the date, the time and the full address.
For example: "Leo turns 8! Join us Saturday, June 14 at 3 p.m. at 12 Maple Street. RSVP by June 7." That sentence says everything, so it saves phone calls.
Also, match the tone to your guests. For kids, pick cheerful wording. For a going-away party, however, keep it simple and warm. Finally, add a note on practical details: costumes, food, allergies or a group gift."
When to send your invitations
Timing matters as much as wording. If you send too late, guests already have plans. If you send too early, they forget.
| Event | Send |
|---|---|
| Kids' birthday | 2 to 3 weeks ahead |
| Adult birthday | 3 to 4 weeks ahead |
| Baby shower | 4 weeks ahead |
| Going-away party | 1 to 2 weeks ahead |
| Wedding | 6 to 8 weeks ahead |
However, add extra time for a summer party or a holiday weekend. That way, guests have room to plan."
Print your invitation at home or at a shop
You can print at home or at a copy shop. So, choose based on budget.
- First, export the PDF and open it at 100%.
- Next, pick cardstock between 65 and 110 lb, because thinner paper folds poorly.
- Then, print a test on plain paper.
- After that, trim with a paper cutter or a metal ruler.
- Finally, slip each card into an A7 envelope.
For a folded card, fold the paper before you write by hand, since ink smears on the crease. A local print shop also accepts the 300 dpi PDF."
Cards that match your invitation
A party often needs more than one piece of paper. So, keep one style across everything.
- For a birth or a wedding, make an announcement card.
- To thank your guests, send a greeting card.
- To keep a memory, build a photo calendar from party pictures.
- To decorate a nursery, prepare a name meaning poster.
Also, keep a guest list with replies. It helps you count cake slices and seats."
Ready-to-copy wording
Here are three short examples for inspiration. So, you save time.
- For a child: "Come celebrate Jade's 7th birthday, Saturday at 3 p.m., at the park. Cake and games!"
- For an adult: "I'm turning 40 and I'd love you to join me for dinner, Friday at 8. RSVP by the 10th."
- For a going-away party: "Join us Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the break room to say goodbye to Mark."
Then, adapt each line to your case. Next, check the date and time twice. Finally, print a test copy, because a typo shows on every single card.
3 real-life examples
A 30th birthday
"Confetti" template, A5. Title "Lily's 30th Birthday", the date, 7:00 p.m., the address and "RSVP by March 1". Add a round photo of Lily to make it personal.
An office going-away party
"Minimal black and white", flat 5 × 7 in card. Four lines are enough: the name, the date, the time and the conference room. Print it or share it as an image.
A baby shower
"Baby pink" as a folded card. The cover reads "Baby on the Way!". Inside: place, time and a note about the registry. Print one letter sheet, double-sided, and fold.