Invitation wordingBirthday invitation wording to copy
Finding the right words often takes longer than planning the party. Here is ready-to-copy wording for every kind of birthday. Replace what's in brackets, then paste the text on your card or in your WhatsApp message.
What an invitation must say
- Who is celebrating what: the name, and the age if you want to share it
- The date and time
- The place, with a map link
- The date to reply by
- The theme or dress code, if there is one
- Whether companions and children are welcome
Adult birthday
On [date] I'm turning [age] and I'd love to have you there. Join me at [place] from [time]. Please reply by [reply date].
Another year older, time to celebrate! Join me on [date] at [time], at [place], for an evening with friends. Having you there is the best gift.
[Name] invites you to blow out the candles on [date] at [place]. Food, music and good company. Let us know if you're coming!
Surprise party
Shh! We're throwing a surprise party for [name]'s [age]th, on [date] at [place]. Please arrive before [time], and not a word!
Surprise mission: [name] has no idea. Meet us on [date] at [place] to celebrate. Reply by [reply date] so we plan for everyone.
Keep the secret: we're celebrating [name]'s [age]th by surprise on [date]. Be at [place] at [time] sharp. We're counting on you!
Kids' birthday
[Name] is turning [age] and invites friends to the party on [date], from [time] to [time], at [place]. Parents can pick their children up at [time].
Come celebrate my [age]th birthday! See you on [date] at [time] at [place] for games, cake and lots of surprises. Parents, please reply by [reply date].
Big [theme] party for [name]'s [age]th! Meet us on [date] at [place], costumes welcome. Please confirm by [reply date].
18th, 30th, 40th or 50th
You only turn 18 once! Join me on [date] at [place] from [time] for a night to remember.
Thirty is when things get serious… but not tonight! Meet me on [date] at [time] at [place] to celebrate.
For my 40th, I'm bringing together the people who matter. Join me on [date] at [place] from [time]. Please reply by [reply date].
Half a century calls for family and friends. For my 50th, join me on [date] at [place] from [time].
Short version for WhatsApp
My [age]th: [date], [time], [place]. Coming? Reply on the card.
I'm celebrating my birthday on [date] at [place], from [time]. Let me know if you're coming by replying on the card.
[Name]'s birthday: [date], [time], [place]. Please confirm by [reply date].
Send your wording on a real card
Paste your text on an online invitation card, share it on WhatsApp and see who's coming. Every “yes” gets a QR ticket. Free for up to 100 guests.