holiday party invitations graphic header

 

Holiday Party Invitations that Go Beyond the Usual

Is it time to spruce up your holiday party invitations? These Christmas party invitation ideas will make your party irresistible even to the Grinch. Keep in mind that even the most creative invitations should arrive in plenty of time for people to get your party on their crowded holiday calendars. Send invitations at least three weeks in advance. Earlier is even better.

If you want to do your holiday party guests a favor, consider having your annual party in early January when schedules and stress levels are a bit more relaxed. If people are used to attending your annual Christmas event, send a postcard right after Thanksgiving that announces the new date.

Now, to get people’s attention about your party…

Send a singing telegram. Seriously, combine the fun Christmas caroling with the task of delivering holiday invitations. If you have a musical family or groups of friends, take an evening to stop by the homes of your party guests, sing a carol and hand-deliver the invitation. This in one way to ensure your invitations won’t get lost in the mail.

If you’re not much for singing in person, send musical electronic invitations. Look for party planning web sites that will allow you to create and send invitations through e-mail. These sites have several invitations to fit different Christmas party themes. Many include motion graphics and music.

Even if you send holiday invitations by more traditional means, send e-mail reminders a few days before the party. Your guests will appreciate this thoughtful gesture in the middle of the busy holiday season.

Make your invitations out of paper snowflakes. You can find instructions for how to cut snowflakes on craft web sites. Cut the snowflake, write the party details on the spokes of the flake, refold it and mail it in a hand-addressed envelope.

With any invitation, include a preprinted sticker with the party time and address that your guests can put right on their calendars.

Related Articles

For more information about Christmas invitations, or to choose from a variety of related products and services, choose from one of the following links: