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For a casual party, say something like, “I’m throwing a party this Friday at 7! Feel free to stop by. " For a formal party, you could say something like, “We’d be honored if you would attend our anniversary party at Ramset Park on the 17th at 12PM. Let us know if you can make it!” Be creative here! Saying, “Hey guys, having a party at 7 on Friday!” won’t get them jazzed.
Usually, fewer people show up than RSVP “yes,” but the discrepancy can trend in either direction. Especially if it’s open and people bring friends. Generally, the higher the number of people that RSVP “yes,” the more likely it is for your party to “snowball” into a much bigger event than you planned for. [1] X Expert Source Stefanie Chu-LeongProfessional Event Planner Expert Interview. 24 January 2020.
Before or after dinner is usually a safe bet. People are generally less busy between 5 and 6pm, or after 7pm. Gauge what time they eat dinner (different cultures, different times) and work around that. Earlier in the week is best, too. Don’t call too late! Call before 9:30 or 10:00pm. You don’t want to wake anyone up with what should be a warm and welcome invitation.
Try starting out with the usual pleasantries. “How are you?”, “How is work going?”, and “How’s the family?” are often good starting points. Choose a natural pause in conversation or termination of a subject to bring up that you are having a party. After you have alerted them to the party, you can answer any immediate questions the guest might have, and even gauge interest through tone of voice.
Make sure they know what’s expected of them. Sometimes getting involved (like bringing a dish) can get them remembering and even looking forward to it.
If they can’t give you a yes or no on the second go-round, it’s best to discount them. If they show up, fine, but if they don’t, it’s no skin of your nose. The party will still go on and it’ll be great.
For example, instead of saying “You’re coming to my party next weekend, right?”, say something like “Hey guest’s name, I’m having a party next weekend. I’d love it if you could come!”
To avoid guests forgetting information, you can hand out a physical invitation as well. This doesn’t have to be a tried-and-true invite so much as a reminder. Short of that, you can offer to write information down or text it to their phone, etc.
Describe what your party will be like, and how excited you are. You can say something like “I’m really looking forward to it; it’s going to be great!” You can also use tone and body language in a personal conversation for added effect. If you don’t have the party’s details nailed down, open them up for suggestions by your guests. Guests are much more likely to come if they had a hand in the creation of your party.
If it’s an issue, tell them that you can only have so many people at the party. Because of that, you need them to keep word on the down-low. They’ll feel special for making the VIP list!
E-Cards are sent to email addresses just like a normal message, but they include images, sound, and sometimes short animations. E-cards can also be acceptable for semi-formal parties if themed correctly. If you prefer to send a normal email, just include the necessary information, any additional message, and an image if desired. For more information, check out How to Write an Email to a Friend
There are a dozens of invitation websites out there. If the one your one isn’t doing it for you, just go to another one!
Also consider adding end time, costume specifics, meal details, etc. Anything you think may give your guests a better picture of what the plan is can be useful.
A time before that and people may write it off thinking, “I don’t know what I’m doing for breakfast, much less next month!” Too soon and people already have plans. Around 2 weeks out is your best bet.
Have something on the envelope that clearly indicates your invitation is something to be intrigued by. Yours isn’t just another piece of junk mail!
If your party doesn’t have a theme, have the invitation mirror the formality of the party. If you’re throwing a black tie soiree, keep it simple with a plain border, a fancy font, and to-the-point text. If you’re throwing a rave, make your invitation as wild as you’d like. You can also send a mail to your friends and relatives to give an invitation for a party.
You may want to include a few selling points if applicable. Will you be having awards for best dressed? Provide beer and wine? Will there be 50 varieties of European cheeses? Give your guests a slight clue as to what you have planned for the evening to whet their appetite.
Formal events generally require a bit of advanced notice – preferably around 2 weeks.
How big is the space where your party will be? Can your apartment hold 10 people, 50 people, 200 people?[5] X Expert Source Stefanie Chu-LeongProfessional Event Planner Expert Interview. 24 January 2020. Is it okay for the people you invite to bring friends? How many friends? Do you have a say over who those friends are? How many people can you feed and have drinks for at your party? Does this include friends of friends? If you’re having your party at a club, bar, hotel, rented room, etc. , does the owner have limits on the number of people that can be there?
