Friendsgiving Invitation Wording: 30 Ideas and a Simple Plan

A good Friendsgiving invitation says three things clearly: when and where dinner is, whether it is a potluck, and how to reply. Everything else is tone. Below you will find wording you can copy for every kind of Friendsgiving, a checklist of what to include, and a simple send and reminder plan so you know who is bringing the pie well before the day.

Thanksgiving in the United States falls on Thursday 26 November 2026, so most Friendsgivings land on the weekend before (21 or 22 November) or the weekend after.

What to include in a Friendsgiving invitation

Friendsgiving invitation wording by tone

Funny

1. "Pants with an elastic waist are encouraged. Friendsgiving, Saturday at 6."
2. "We are thankful for you, and for carbs. Come eat both with us."
3. "The turkey has been informed. You have not. Consider this your notice: Friendsgiving, 21 November."
4. "No family drama, just friend drama. Dinner at ours, 6 pm."
5. "Calories don't count when shared with friends. Science. Probably."
6. "Gravy boat sails at 6. Don't miss the boat."

Warm and cozy

7. "You are the family we picked. Join us around the table this Friendsgiving."
8. "Good food, candles and the people we are most grateful for. Saturday, 6 pm."
9. "Before the holiday rush, let's slow down and share a meal together."
10. "Our door is open and the oven is on. Come for Friendsgiving."
11. "A long table, a full house and too much pie. We would love you there."
12. "This year we are thankful for friends who feel like home."

Potluck

13. "Potluck Friendsgiving! We have the turkey. You bring a side, dessert or drinks."
14. "Bring the dish you are famous for, or the one you are famous for buying. Both count."
15. "Reply with what you are bringing so we don't end up with six pies. (Though, honestly, fine.)"
16. "Homemade, store bought or picked up on the way: every dish is welcome."
17. "Sign up for a side, a dessert or drinks when you RSVP, first come first served."
18. "Bring a dish and a container. Leftovers go home with everyone."

Simple and short (for text or WhatsApp)

19. "Friendsgiving at ours, Sat 21 Nov, 6 pm. Can you make it?"
20. "Dinner with friends before Thanksgiving. 21 Nov, 6 pm. Reply by the 14th."
21. "Friendsgiving potluck, Saturday 6 pm. Tap the link to RSVP and pick a dish."
22. "You, me, everyone, turkey. 21 Nov. In?"

Themed

23. Brunch: "Friendsgiving brunch: waffles, mimosas and gratitude. Sunday at 11."
24. Pajama: "Comfiest clothes required. Pajama Friendsgiving, Friday 7 pm."
25. Games night: "Dinner first, board games after. Loser does the dishes."
26. Office: "Team Friendsgiving lunch on Wednesday the 25th. Bring a dish to share; the main is on us."
27. Outdoor: "Fire pit Friendsgiving in the garden. Bring a blanket and a side."

Last minute

28. "Spontaneous Friendsgiving! Saturday, 6 pm, bring whatever is in your fridge."
29. "Short notice, big table. Join us this weekend if you are free."
30. "Plans fell through? Ours didn't. Friendsgiving on Saturday, everyone welcome."

How to plan the potluck without a spreadsheet

The classic Friendsgiving problem is the dessert pile and no vegetables. Three easy fixes:

• Name the categories in the invitation: sides, desserts, drinks, bread. People pick faster from a short list.
• Ask for the dish in the reply: "Reply with yes and what you are bringing." Keep a running list and share it in your group chat.
• Cover the main yourself: the host usually does the turkey or the vegetarian main so the meal has a centre.

When to send your Friendsgiving invitation

Three to four weeks gives friends time to work around family travel. For a Saturday 21 November dinner, send by 24 October to 31 October.

Reminder wording that gets replies

• "Quick check: are you in for Friendsgiving on Saturday? We are finalising the menu tomorrow."
• "Still counting chairs! Let us know by Friday if you can come."
• "See you tomorrow at 6! We are at Flat 4B. Bring your dish and a container for leftovers."

Our RSVP etiquette guide has more polite ways to chase replies without sounding pushy.

Sending your Friendsgiving invitation digitally

Most Friendsgiving guests are invited by text, so a digital invitation is the natural fit. With einvitation you can pick a design from the party invitation templates, add your wording, and send one link by WhatsApp, text or email. Guests reply with one tap, and you see who is coming in one place instead of scrolling a group chat. If you have never sent one before, how to send digital invitations walks through each channel, and how to manage RSVPs online shows how to keep the headcount tidy.

Pick your favourite line above, choose a template, and send your Friendsgiving invitation this week so your friends save the date before family plans fill the calendar.

Frequently asked questions

When should you send Friendsgiving invitations?

Send them three to four weeks before the dinner. That gives friends time to fit it around family travel and gives you time to plan the potluck. Send a reminder one week before and the address details the day before.

What do you write on a Friendsgiving invitation?

Include the date, start time, address, whether it is a potluck and what guests should bring, any note about plus ones or kids, and an RSVP date. Then add one line in your own tone, funny or cozy.

How do you ask guests to bring a dish without sounding rude?

Say it is a potluck in the invitation and offer simple choices such as a side, dessert or drinks. Phrases like 'store bought counts' make it easy for people who do not cook.

When is Friendsgiving in 2026?

There is no fixed date. Most people hold it the weekend before Thanksgiving, which is Thursday 26 November 2026 in the US, so Saturday 21 or Sunday 22 November are popular choices.

Can I send a Friendsgiving invitation by text?

Yes, and most hosts do. A digital invitation link sent by text or WhatsApp looks nicer than a plain message and lets guests RSVP with one tap, so you get a clear headcount.