How to Word Party Invitation Etiquette

A party invitation is very important because it serves as the first impression of your event.  The invitation must address what type of party it is.  For example, is it an anniversary, dinner or birthday?  It is also important that the phrasing matches the tone of the party.

Things you need:

• Envelopes


• Paper

1. Include all of the important information that the guests will need for the party.  The invitation should cover the type of party it is, day, date and time.  Make sure you also include the address and location in information as well.  If the party is going to be in a hotel, be sure you name the hotel, address and location in the hotel.


2. Make sure you use third person phrasing. 


3. Make sure you spell all the names and words in full.  You shouldn’t use abbreviations at all, not even for a middle name.  It is also proper etiquette to spell out the days and months on the invitation.  If the invitation is for a wedding or black tie event, you need to spell out the year.


4. Punctuate all the information that is included on a single line with commas.  For example, you would write “August 11, 2011” for a date.  For a city and state, you would write “Springfield, Missouri."  Be sure that you don’t punctuate the end of a line.


5. Determine if you want children invited.  Include this information on the invitation.  You can also include if guests should bring gifts or not.  You don’t have to include anything about gifts on invitations for formal events like weddings.