Birthday invitation: a really useful guide
What kind of occasion?
Your birthday invitation could be an invitation to a normal birthday party or a surprise party, or the birthday invitation could be an invitation to an outing to a special place or event. There are many possibilities, so take some time to think about what kind of party or event you want to organize and where you want to celebrate it. Your birthday invitation should give a sense of the event, the level of formality, and the tone.
What kind of birthday invitation?
The main point to note here is that you need to think outside the box: the mail box. These days, birthday invitations can be sent via email/web, special delivery, or regular mail, and each method will have its own cost implications. The possibilities for Format of your birthday invitation are also wider than you think.
Electronic birthday invitations are very cheap or free. They are easily available on the Internet and are easy to send. If you decide to send your birthday invitation this way, make sure you have all the email details of your recipients.
You can send a birthday invitation on DVD or computer disk, and there are several providers that will produce them for you (try Show & Tell Invitations). As you can imagine, the cost of a DVD invitation is likely to be higher than that of a conventional birthday invitation. Alternatively, you could create this DVD invitation yourself! All you need is a digital camera that can record digital movies, a DVD burner, some basic computer skills, and a dash of imagination. If you don’t have all this, maybe you know someone who does who can help you These unusual birthday invitations can be a lot of fun to make (you’ll laugh at first shots) and offer plenty of room for innovation and customization of your birthday invitation. They can also be loaded with lots of information, such as maps, visual dress guides, and personalized information to set the tone and spirit of the event. There are no limits, you are the director and you can be the star in the place you choose. DVD invitations can be easily mailed, but are likely to be a bit more expensive to mail than a standard birthday invitation card due to size and weight.
Conventional birthday invitation cards available on the market usually come in a standard rectangular format, but do a little research online and you’ll find square and other shaped cards. Square, oddly shaped, or oversized birthday invitations will cost more to mail, so it’s best to figure out your budget first. The tone and theme of the event will give you ideas about the type of paper to use. For example, a heavy linen or soft cream paper may be appropriate if you’re celebrating a formal or traditional event, while brightly colored or contemporary designs lend themselves to informal birthday invitations. Traditional invitations are usually printed or embossed with black or gray ink on white or unbleached paper, while informal announcements can be made on any color paper you like, with any ink, and often include graphics or photographs.
Where do I get the birthday invitations?
Of course, you can make your own birthday invitations, whether they are DVD invitations or conventional invitations.
but only if you have time. You will get a lot of inspiration by searching the internet. You will only need the basic materials, paper and cardstock for conventional invitations, and a lot of Recordable DVDs if you are making DVD invitations.
You can decide to download cheap or free birthday invitations from the internet to print at home. Keep in mind, however, that you’re unlikely to create a real sense of anticipation and excitement for your birthday by sending gifts from the Internet. You can also send free electronic invitations by logging into one of the many websites. Once again, just search the internet and you will find them.
For larger formal events and gatherings, or events where birthday invitations need to look good, most people hire a birthday invitation company to supply conventional invitations. For conventional invitations, the choice of ink colour, paper, designs, font styles etc will be limited to the range of a particular company, but your choice of company is very wide and the variations between companies are almost limitless. . Compare prices, search the Internet. Often, you can download a company’s entire catalog online, and then order online whenever you want. You should also be aware that companies outside of your country may supply
Birthday invitations are cheaper (eg India) but the delivery time for invitations can be longer and you will need to pay special attention to spelling and details of dates and times. Always Ask to see a sample for your approval before ordering.
If you plan to hold your birthday celebration off-site, keep in mind that companies that hold regular birthday celebration events will often make the birthday invitations for you. This can save time and money, as the invitation can be a free extra.
birthday invitation wording
Your goal here is to set the tone and theme (if any) and answer all the questions your guests will have about the birthday party. Be sure to cover the time, location, attire, nature of the party, whether it’s a surprise party, and think about travel and parking information. Give instructions when appropriate. Formal events include a note of who is hosting.
You can get prepared wordings online or from your invitation provider, but remember that it’s its invitation, so personalize it as much as possible to create the atmosphere Y anticipation you want for your
birthday celebration.
The answer
Think about how you want the recipients of your birthday invitation to respond. You can ask them to send you an email or
post a special response provided by you, or you can ask them to call you on the phone. The choice is yours, but consider the financial implications of your choice. If you request a written response, make it easy on the recipient by providing a response device, such as a reply card, and be sure to cover the cost of postage. Then all the recipient has to do is include it in the post.
Birthday invitation – the cost
The cost of your birthday invitation should cover the production of materials, printing, and postage. Even standard size invitations may cost a little more than the standard postage rate due to their weight, which will depend on how much wrapper you have and the weight of the materials. A good
The idea is to quote the postage of an invitation (with all the annexes) taking a sample to the post office and having
they weigh it for you.
When to send an invitation?
For informal parties, try posting the birthday invitation so it arrives 2-3 weeks early. For formal events, the guest should receive the birthday invitation about two months in advance. Some people like to send a pre-invitation letter, say, four to six months in advance, so the guest can ‘save the date’. The letter will explain that a suitable invitation will be sent later.
Keep all of the above in mind and you’ll be sure to get your birthday invitation message across.
Happy Birthday!