JikūInvitation wording

Birthday 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.