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Easily Elevate Your Holiday Invitations 

Holiday Party Invitations: A festive and elegant Christmas invitation design with a lush green foliage border adorned with red bows, setting a warm and inviting tone for a holiday gathering. Text in gold and classic fonts reads ‘Holiday Party’ with event details, including the date, time, and location, encouraging guests to RSVP. This timeless design captures the spirit of the season, promising timeless Christmas traditions and lots of seasonal cheer.
Holiday Party Invitations: A festive and elegant Christmas invitation design with a lush green foliage border adorned with red bows, setting a warm and inviting tone for a holiday gathering. Text in gold and classic fonts reads ‘Holiday Party’ with event details, including the date, time, and location, encouraging guests to RSVP. This timeless design captures the spirit of the season, promising timeless Christmas traditions and lots of seasonal cheer.

Merry and Bright Holiday Party Invitations Wording

Your holiday party invitations is your first opportunity to connect with your guests. Use it to create interest and excitement for your game night, cookie exchange, or formal dinner. Celebrating the holidays with a variety of gatherings is one of the highlights of the season, so feel free to choose your favorite and make it the festive and entertaining party you’d like to attend. Select an invitation design suited to your theme, fill in your details, and in no time you’ll have a professional level holiday invite filled with the warmth of the season!

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Save-the-Date Cards wording

General Holiday Party Invitation Wording

Ugly Sweater Party Invitation Wording

Christmas Dinner Invitation Wording

Christmas Brunch Invitation Wording

Christmas Potluck Invitation Wording

Funny Christmas Invitation Wording

Friendsmas Invitation Wording

Holiday Office Party Invitation Wording

Gift Exchange Party Invitation Wording

Cookie Swap Invitation Wording

Holiday Pajama Party Invitation Wording

Holiday Party Invitations: Festive invitation featuring colorful bows and a warm message to ‘wrap up the year with an evening of Holiday Cheer.’ Perfect for an end-of-year celebration with friends and family.

Create a stunning Holiday party invitation

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Holiday party invites

Create a stunning Holiday party invitation

Browse hundreds of gorgeous designs for every style party!

Holiday party invites
Holiday Party Invitations: Festive invitation featuring colorful bows and a warm message to ‘wrap up the year with an evening of Holiday Cheer.’ Perfect for an end-of-year celebration with friends and family.

What to Include in a Holiday Party Invitation

Start with the basics for any invitation – who, what, when, where. The why is the holiday!

Who – and how many of them – will influence your choice of a venue and impact your options for décor, games, food, etc. Is your gathering for close friends, a wider circle of acquaintances, family, coworkers? 

What kind of celebration do you have in mind? Holiday parties run the gamut from game nights to formal dinner and dance events. Your invitation’s images and text should communicate your vision. Make sure to note any clothing expectations, whether that’s an ugly sweater or black-tie costume.

When needs to happen very early – before the season comes rushing in and calendars fill up. Pick your party date several weeks ahead and check it out with a few people you plan to invite to see if there are major events already scheduled for the date you have in mind. Save the Date cards help prioritize your party, or send your invitations well ahead of time, up to 6 weeks before the event.

Where you have your party depends on how many guests, the type of gathering, and, of course, your budget. An evening of finger foods and board games can fit nicely into an apartment that might not serve for a sit-down dinner. Think through your options, and make a plan you’ll enjoy that won’t break the bank. If you’re itching to host a major occasion that falls outside your limitations, consider asking a friend or two to co-host.

Save-the-Date Cards

Holiday Save-the-Date cards aren’t necessary for every gathering, but they do help secure your party on the calendars of your guests. They’re especially important if your event requests formal attire or other preparations. If you decide to use them, a good rule of thumb is to time Save-the-Dates (electronic or hard copies) to arrive 6-8 weeks prior to the party date, with your invitations following at about 3-4 weeks before the event. 

Sample Wording for a Save-the-Date Card

  • Save The Date!
    Pencil us in for
    Friday, December 13, at 7pm
    Chapman’s Annual Christmas Chili Supper
    RSVP to Melissa 

  • Please reserve 
    Saturday evening, December 7
    Cocktails & Dinner (7p/8p)
    at the home of Zac & Amanda Shipman
    Kindly respond to Amanda
Holiday Party Invitations: A pair of stylish ‘Save the Date’ cards for holiday gatherings. One invitation has a shimmering red glitter background with bold, cursive text, creating a festive and glamorous feel. The other features a minimalist red and white design with delicate typography and a snowflake accent, offering a classic, elegant touch.
Holiday Save the date cards

Inviting Words – What to Write in a Christmas Invitation

Invite family, friends, coworkers, neighbours – anyone – to your party with words that work. Be sincere, be casual, be reserved, be fun, be hilarious! But be the first hint of the vibe you’re going for. 

You’re invited to copy and paste one of our examples, tweak one to your liking, or browse through to stir your own creativity!

General Holiday Party Invitation Wording

Casual/Small Gathering of Friends

  • Join us for festive finger foods and fun!
    Happy Holidays Party
    Saturday, December 7, 5p-11p
    Jon & Kaitlin’s place
    Text RSVP to Jon

Social/Medium-Large Group of Acquaintances 

  • You’re invited to enjoy
    Holiday Cocktails & Canapes
    Friday – December 6 – 6p-8p
    Bryant Restaurant
    1429 Chelsea Way, Kendall
    Hosted by Linc & Deb Miller
    Responds via text:
Holiday Party Invitation Card: The invitation card features a playful design with a background filled with scattered bows in festive shades of red, green, and pink, giving it a vibrant and whimsical look. The main message, ‘Holiday Cheer,’ is written in bold red cursive at the center, with additional event details in a clean, modern font below.
Wrapped up – Christmas invitation

Ugly Sweater Party Invitation Wording 

Fun with Friends, Family, Neighbors, etc.

  • It’s gonna get UGLY!
    Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest
    Saturday – December 14 – 6p
    Wear your worst and bring a side or dessert!
    Griffin Home
    RSVP to Tom

Fun with Coworkers

  • Get ready for
    Holiday Hijinks & Ugly Sweaters
    Department Party
    Friday – December 6 – 3-5p
    Text RSVP to Matt
Holiday Party Invitations: Two playful invitation designs perfect for a holiday ugly sweater party. The first card features an adorable cat wearing a festive green sweater with red ornaments, surrounded by green snowflakes, adding a humorous and cozy touch. The second card has a dark background with illustrations of three colorful ugly sweaters adorned with holiday motifs, including trees and stars, creating a fun and festive vibe.
Ugly sweater party invites

Tis the Season for Festive Food

Whether it’s artisan coffee with a friend or a table filled with festive favorites for a crowd, the holiday season is as much about the scents and the savoring as the sights and the sounds. Even if your brunch or lunch or dinner – or hot chocolate and cookies – is only for a few, it’s easy to add a touch of special with a holiday party invitation. We can accommodate your preferred delivery method from electronic connections to hard copies you can mail or hand deliver. Really, it will only take a few minutes to add a bit of fun and excited anticipation to any holiday party with a special invitation!

Christmas Dinner Invitation Wording  

Social/Formal for Acquaintances/Clients

  • Please join us for a traditional
    Christmas Dinner
    Friday – December 20 – 7p.m.
    Reynolds Fine Dining 463 South Madison Street, Aurora
    Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Foster
    Please respond via text to Gabe

Informal/Friends

  • Gather round our table!
    Family Style Christmas Dinner
    Saturday – December 14 – 5p
    Sanders Home
    Text RSVP to Nikki
Holiday Party Invitations: Two sophisticated invitation designs perfect for holiday gatherings. The first card has a dark background adorned with pine branches, red berries, holly leaves, and pinecones, creating a festive, natural look with a handwritten ‘Holiday Party’ title. The second card is a deep red with a minimalist gold line illustration of cutlery, featuring the message ‘Eat, Drink, and be Merry’ in elegant typography.
Holiday dinner party invites

Christmas Brunch Invitation Wording 

Fun/Friends, Family

  • Be a good egg and join us!
    Annual Christmas Brunch
    Saturday – December 14 – 11a
    Colin & Maggie’s house
    Text RSVP to Maggie@123.456.7890

Casual/Friends, Family

  • Join us for a
    Very Merry Christmas Brunch
    Sunday – December 15 – 11a
    Sunrise Café & Bakery
    938 N Main St, Columbus
    Dan & Caroline Stewart
    RSVP to Dan
Holiday Party Invitation: A cozy, rustic-themed invitation for a holiday brunch, featuring a wooden background with festive illustrations. Decorated with a warm red mug of hot chocolate, snowflake cookies, a candy cane, a gift, and a mini holiday pudding, the design captures the spirit of the season.
Time for brunch – Christmas invitation

Wording for a Christmas Potluck Invitation

Casual/Friends, Family, etc.

  • Fill the table with your holiday favorites!
    Christmas Potluck Party
    Saturday – December 14 – 5p
    Wilson Family Home
    Text RSVP to Anna 

Nostalgia/Friends, Family, etc.

  • Bring grandma’s favorite potluck dish!
    Cheesy Potatoes? Jello Salad? Sunday Chicken?
    Nostalgia Christmas Potluck
    Sunday – December 15 – 5p
    Torres Family Home
    Text RSVP to Martin

Wording for a Funny Christmas Invitation

Fun/Friends, Children, Family, Social Group

  • Deck the halls and the tree and the walls!
    Christmas Crafts & Cookies Party
    Saturday – December 7 – 1p-4p
    Bachman Home
    RSVP to Laura 

Fun/Friends, Coworkers

  • Celebrate! Laugh! Groan!
    Goofy Gift Christmas Party
    Friday – December 13 – 7p
    Bring a $10 or less guffaw-worthy gift
    Josh & Belle Ziglar’s place
    Text RSVP to Belle 

Fun/Friends

  • Even YOU are invited!
    Christmas Games & Tomfoolery
    Saturday – December 14 – 6p
    Dress code:
    Blinking jewelry, Crazy glasses, Santa hats
    You get the idea.
    Will & Chloe’s place
    RSVP to Will
Christmas Party Invitations: Two playful and cheerful holiday invitation designs. The first card features a vintage-style Santa illustration with the fun phrase ‘Let’s Have Some Holly Jolly Fun’ in bold, retro typography on a pink background. The second card has a whimsical Santa and gift box character jumping with excitement, accompanied by the text ‘Ho-Ho-Hop On Over’ in bold, mixed fonts.
Funny holiday party invites

Friendsmas Invitation Wording 

Casual/Friends

  • Join us for a fun & festive
    Friendsmas Party
    Saturday – December 7 – 5p
    Pizza & Pasta Palace
    6401 W 85th Street, Huntington
    Kyle, JoJo, Chris, & Molly
    RSVP to Molly 

Social/Friends

  • You’re invited to a
    Fine Dining Friendsmas Party
    Friday – December 20 – 7p
    Pastitsio Table
    214 E Magnolia Street, Jackson
    Sara &  Ellie 
    Please text RSVP

Holiday Office Party Invitation Wording 

Social for Coworkers

  • Join us for the 
    Annual Holiday Office Celebration
    Friday – December 6 – 5p-7p
    Main Atrium
    CEO Dolan will give a toast at 5:30p
    Music by the City Children’s Choir

Social/Casual for Coworkers

  • Annual Holiday Office Party
    Meet in the main lobby for
    Very Merry Mixed Drinks & Munchies
    Friday – December 13 – 5p-7p
    Photo Booth, Trivia Contest, Gift Card Bingo
Holiday Party Invitation: A refined holiday invitation featuring a minimalist design with delicate red berries, holly leaves, and greenery. The soft pink background is accented with a gold geometric frame, adding a touch of sophistication. The text ‘Christmas Party’ is displayed in elegant, modern typography, inviting guests to a festive evening gathering.
Geometric frame – Christmas invitation

Gift Exchange Party Invitation Wording

Social/Casual for friends, coworkers, etc.

  • Celebrate the Season!
    Holiday Gift Exchange Party
    Saturday – December 14 – 2p
    $15 gift limit, please
    Tammy, Renee, & Kate
    Tammy’s house
    Text RSVP to Renee@123.456.7890

Fun/Casual for friends, coworkers, etc.

  • A reason to shop? Yes, please!
    Holiday Gift Exchange & Luncheon
    Saturday – December 7 – 11a
    Wisteria Tea Room 503 Wisteria Way, Hudson
    Hosted by Lydia, Chelsea, & Rachel
    Text RSVP to Lydia
    $15 gift limit, please
Holiday Party Invitations: Two charming designs perfect for holiday gatherings. The first invitation has a dark background adorned with holiday motifs like candy canes, stars, and mistletoe, bordered by a wreath of greenery and festive bows, creating a classic holiday feel. The second invitation, for a Holiday Gift Exchange, features a warm and playful design with illustrations of cozy winter items such as a mug of hot cocoa, wrapping paper, ribbons, and stars on a cream-colored background.
Gift exchange invites

Social/Casual for friends, coworkers, etc.

  • Bake your Best!
    Christmas Cookie Swap Party
    Saturday – December 7 – 2p
    Home of Gina Richland
    Text RSVP to Gina
    Bring 2 dozen wrapped cookies  and printed recipes to exchange

Fun/Casual for friends, children, family 

  • Sugar Cookies! Crinkles! Gingerbread Men!
    Thumbprints! Spritz! Let the party begin!
    Christmas Cookie Swap
    Friday – December 6 – 7p
    Henderson Residence
    Text RSVP to Abbie
    Bring 2 dozen wrapped cookies  and printed recipes to exchange
Holiday Cookie Exchange Invitation: A playful invitation for a festive cookie exchange party, featuring a red background decorated with gingerbread men, snowflakes, and a cozy mug of hot cocoa labeled ‘I Smell Snow.’ The phrase ‘Let it dough, let it dough’ adds a whimsical touch
Let it dough – Christmas invitation

Holiday Pajama Party Invitation Wording 

Casual/Friends, Family

  • Merry and Bright
    Crazy Christmas PJ Party!
    Saturday – December 7 – 5p
    Festive Foods & Fun at Steve & Jen’s
    Text RSVP to Steve 

Casual/Friends, Family

  • Jingle all the way to our Christmas PJ Party
    Friday – December 6 – 7p
    Fun Finger Foods & Delicious Drinks
    Amber, Piper, Alyssa, & Becca
    Text RSVP to Becca
Plaid Holiday Party Invitation: A festive invitation with a classic green and black plaid border and bold ‘Oh What Fun!’ headline in the center. The simple yet elegant design on a white background sets a warm, rustic tone, perfect for inviting friends and family to a cozy holiday gathering.
Plaid – Christmas invitation

That’s a Wrap

With holiday party invitations designed and proofed and on their way to your guests, it’s on to the Christmas party planning and partying! But take a minute to delight in the joy of spreading holiday cheer, of sending news of a festive event your guests can anticipate with merry excitement. Warms your heart, doesn’t it?

Holiday Invitation Pinterest Banner: A festive promotional banner featuring an elegant holiday party invitation framed with green foliage and red bows, set against a warm, blurred holiday background with glowing lights. The banner text reads ‘Easily Elevate Your Holiday Invitations’ in stylish typography

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