What kind of occasion?

Your birthday invitation could be an invitation to a regular 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 host and where you want to host 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 make here is that you need to think outside the box – the mailbox. These days, birthday invitations can be sent via email/internet, special delivery, or regular mail, with each method having its own cost implications. The possibilities for the Format of your birthday invitation are also wider than you think.

Electronic birthday invitations are very cheap or are free. They are easily available on the Internet and 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 a DVD or computer disk, and there are several vendors that will produce them for you (try Show & Tell Invitations). As you can imagine, a DVD invitation is likely to cost more than 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 the first few takes) and offer a lot of scope for innovation and personalization of your birthday invitation. They can also be loaded with a lot of information such as maps, visual clothing 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 they are likely to be a bit more expensive to send than a conventional 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 some research online and you will find square and other shaped cards. Square, unusually shaped, or oversized birthday invitations will cost more to mail, so it’s best to calculate 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 smooth creamy paper might be appropriate if you’re celebrating a formal or traditional event, while contemporary or brightly colored designs lend themselves to informal birthday invitations. Traditional invitations are usually printed or embossed with black or gray ink on white or off-white paper, while informal announcements can be done on any color paper you like, with any ink, and often include graphics or photos.

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 cardboard for conventional invitations, and a lot of recordable dvds if you are making DVD invitations.

You may 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 her birthday by sending gifts from the Internet. You can also send free electronic invitations by logging into one of the many websites. Again, just search the internet and you will find them.

For formal events and larger gatherings, or events where birthday invitations need to look good, most people hire a birthday invitation company to supply them with conventional invitations. For conventional invitations, your choice of ink color, 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 the invitations may 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 approval before ordering.

If you plan to hold the birthday celebration at an outside location, keep in mind that companies that regularly hold birthday celebration events will often make the birthday invitations for you. This can save time and money, since the invitation can be a free extra.

wording birthday invitation

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 directions when appropriate. Formal events include a note of who is hosting.

You can get prepared essays online or from your invitation provider, but remember that it’s his invitation, so personalize it as much as possible to create the atmosphere and 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 answer provided by you, or you can ask them to call you on the phone. The choice is yours, but keep in mind the financial implications of your choice. If you request a written response, make it easy for the recipient to provide a response device, such as a response card, and be sure to cover 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 production materials, printing, and postage. Even standard size invitations can cost a bit more than the standard postage rate due to their weight, which will depend on how many wrappers you have and the weight of the materials. A good

idea is to quote the postage of an invitation (with all attachments) by 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 in advance. For formal events, the invitee should receive the birthday invitation about two months in advance. Some people like to send out a pre-invitation letter, say, four to six months in advance, so the invitee 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 will be sure to get your birthday invitation message across.

Happy Birthday!