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Birthday Invitation Wording Ideas

Not sure what to write? Copy one of these birthday invitation messages and drop it into any of our free templates.

Kids’ birthday parties

  • Hip hip hooray, Emma is turning 7 today! Join us for cake, games and lots of fun.

  • Calling all superheroes! Help us celebrate Leo’s 5th birthday with a day of adventure.

  • Roar! Our little dinosaur is turning 4. Stomp on over for a prehistoric party!

  • Twinkle, twinkle, little star — Mia is turning 3! Come and celebrate with us.

  • Ready, set, party! Noah is turning 6 and you’re invited to the fun.

First birthday

  • Our little one is turning ONE! Please join us to celebrate a very special year.

  • One year of giggles, cuddles and love. Come celebrate Ava’s first birthday!

  • Oh, what fun it is to be ONE! Join us for Leo’s first birthday party.

  • We survived the first year! Join us for cake, smiles and a little mess.

Adult & milestone birthdays

  • Cheers to 30 years! Join me for drinks, dinner and dancing.

  • Fifty and fabulous! Please join us to celebrate Linda’s 50th birthday.

  • Sixty years young — come celebrate Robert’s milestone birthday with family and friends.

  • Another trip around the sun! Let’s celebrate with good food and great company.

  • Forty, fit and fabulous. Your presence is the only present I need.

Surprise parties

  • Shhh… it’s a surprise! Join us to celebrate Jake’s 40th — please arrive by 7:30 PM.

  • Mum’s the word! We’re throwing a surprise party for Sarah and you’re invited.

  • Don’t tell the birthday girl! Help us surprise Mia on her big day.

Short messages for WhatsApp

  • You’re invited! 🎉 Emma’s 7th birthday — Sat 14 June, 3 PM at Sunny Park. Can you make it?

  • Party time! 🎂 Join us for Leo’s 1st birthday this Sunday at 11 AM. RSVP here.

  • Save the date for my 30th! 🥂 Friday 19 Sept, 8 PM. Details on the card.

Tips

  • Put the name and age first — it’s what guests look for.
  • Add an RSVP date one week before the party.
  • Mention dress codes, themes or “no gifts” clearly but kindly.

Frequently asked questions

What should a birthday invitation say?

Who is celebrating, the date, start (and end) time, address, how to RSVP and by when, plus any theme or dress code.