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Birthday invitation templates

Pick one of our birthday invitation templates, add the name, age, date and place, and send it as a link by text, WhatsApp or email. Guests reply in a tap, and you see the headcount grow, so planning food, seats and party bags gets easy.

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How to create a birthday invitation online

  1. Pick a birthday invitation template for a kids party, a milestone like a 30th or 50th, or a surprise.
  2. Add the birthday person's name, the age, date, time and address, plus a photo and a theme or dress code.
  3. Send it by text, WhatsApp or email, to one group or many.
  4. Track replies and headcounts, and send a reminder to anyone who has not answered.

Birthday invitation templates by age

  1. First birthday: soft colors and a big baby photo. The invite is really for family and the parents' friends, so add an end time that fits nap schedules.
  2. Kids parties (2 to 12): bright designs with dinosaurs, unicorns, princesses, space or superheroes. Add drop-off and pick-up times and any allergy note.
  3. Sweet 16 and teens: neon, glitter or disco styles. Say who is hosting and when the party ends, so parents can plan the ride home.
  4. 18th and 21st: bold, fun designs. Say whether drinks are included and whether there is a cost to cover.
  5. 30th, 40th and 50th: gold, rose gold and elegant layouts for dinners and weekends away. Send a save the date 6 to 8 weeks ahead.
  6. 60th and beyond: classic, easy-to-read designs. Guests may travel, so give more notice and add parking and step-free access.

Birthday party themes

Kids love a theme they can dress up for: dinosaur adventure, unicorn, princess castle, space explorer, superhero, arcade or tropical luau. For grown-ups, try a garden tea party, a picnic, a neon or disco night, or a gold milestone dinner. Every color, font and photo can change, so one design can fit any theme.

What to include in a birthday invitation

  1. Whose birthday it is and, if they are happy to share it, the age they are turning.
  2. The date, a start and an end time, and the full address with parking or door notes.
  3. The theme or dress code, and anything guests should bring, such as swimwear for a pool party.
  4. Whether siblings, partners or plus-ones are welcome, so the headcount stays right.
  5. A reply-by date about a week before the party, plus a short gift note if it matters.

What to write on a birthday invitation

Keep it to four parts: who, when, where and how to reply. Here are examples you can copy into any template.

Kids party: "Come and celebrate Mia's 7th birthday! Saturday, June 14, 2 to 4 PM at Jump Zone. Drop off at 2 and pick up at 4. Please reply by June 7."

Milestone birthday: "Join us for dinner and drinks to celebrate Sam turning 40. Friday, October 3 from 7 PM at The Garden Room. Let us know by September 19."

Surprise party: "Shh, it's a surprise! Help us surprise Priya for her 30th on Saturday, March 8 at 8 PM. Please arrive by 7:45 and keep it quiet."

Sweet 16: "Ava is turning 16! Join us for pizza, music and dancing on Friday, May 22, 7 to 10 PM. Reply by May 15."

No gifts: "Your company is the only present we need. If you'd like to bring something, a card with a favorite memory would mean the world."

First birthday and milestone birthday invitations

First birthday: "Our little Leo is turning one! Join us for cake and cuddles on Sunday, April 12, 11 AM to 1 PM, at Grandma's house."

18th or 21st: "Ella is officially 21! Party at The Loft on Saturday, May 9 from 8 PM. Dress to dance and reply by May 1."

50th: "Help us celebrate Mark's 50th with dinner and dancing on Saturday, June 6 at 7 PM. Please reply by May 20."

80th: "Please join us for lunch to celebrate Mom's 80th birthday on Sunday, June 21 at 1 PM. Your company is the best gift."

Free birthday invitation templates you can send or print

Most birthday invitation templates stop at the design. You download a picture, then chase replies by message. Here the invitation is a link, so every guest replies in a tap, with plus-ones and notes, and the headcount updates on its own. Change the time or place later and everyone sees it when they open the link.

Want paper too? Download your design as an image or a PDF and print it at home, so the printed card and the e-invite match. Free templates are marked on each card. Use the Free filter above to see only those.

Sending wishes, not inviting guests? Make free birthday cards with your photo and download them in a minute.

Are these birthday invitation templates free?

Yes, the templates marked Free can be designed and sent on the free plan. Premium templates and higher guest limits come with the paid plans.

What should a birthday invitation say?

Say whose birthday it is, the date, start and end time, the address and the date you need replies by. Add a theme, dress code or gift note only when guests need it.

How do I see who is coming to the party?

Every reply lands in your guest list with the number of people and any note. You can send a reminder to guests who have not answered yet.

When should I send birthday party invitations?

Send them 3 to 4 weeks before a local party, and 6 to 8 weeks before a milestone or travel birthday. Ask for replies about a week before the party.

Can I send a birthday invitation by text or WhatsApp?

Yes. Send your invitation as a link by text, WhatsApp or email. It opens on any phone, and guests reply without an app or an account.

Can I print a birthday invitation template?

Yes. Download the finished design as an image or PDF and print it at home or at a print shop. You can still send the same design as a link to collect RSVPs.

Do you have birthday invitation templates for kids?

Yes. There are bright kids' designs with dinosaurs, unicorns, princesses, space and superheroes, and you can change every color, photo and line of text.

What is a birthday e-invite?

A birthday e-invite is a birthday invitation sent as a link by text, WhatsApp or email instead of on paper. It looks like a designed card, but guests reply in a tap and you see the headcount as it grows.

How do you word a surprise birthday invitation?

Say it is a surprise in the first line, give an arrival time 15 to 30 minutes before the guest of honor arrives, and ask guests not to post about it. Send it only to the guests, never to a group chat the birthday person is in.

Can I add a photo to a birthday invitation?

Yes. Many templates have a photo cover, and you can add a gallery section with more pictures. First birthdays and milestone birthdays often use a then and now photo.