Your child’s special day is approaching; it’s time to write the invitations. In this article, we’ve listed plenty of birthday invitation wordings that you can use to kick-start your creativity. We’ve also listed some practical tips and advice about kids’ invitations in general. Let’s dive in.
Information to include
The invitations should be fun, set the tone of the event and convey the key pieces of information. For a kid’s party, here’s what we think should always be included:
- Your child’s name
- Your child’s age
- Start & end time of the party
- The place of the party
- The birthday party theme
- Your RSVP details
- The RSVP deadline
- Any special clothing or equipment needed
- Dietary requirements or allergies
- Parking or travel information if the venue is tricky to find
Pro-tip: If you haven’t chosen a party theme yet, check out these ideas
Invitation wording ideas
When wording your invitations, decide whether you want to write in the first person or third person (for example, “Luke is celebrating his birthday”). You’ll also want to decide whether you’d like the text to be themed or generic, and whether to include the practical information within the wording itself or separately. Below you’ll find suggestions for some of the most popular themes.
A full example
Here’s how a complete invitation might look with all the details filled in:
Kate is turning 6! Join us for games, presents and cake as we celebrate with the birthday girl.
Saturday 20th June, 1-4pm
123 High Street, London
RSVP to Mum: yourmail@email.com by 13th June
Themed wording ideas
Below you’ll find wording ideas for some of the most popular party themes. Simply swap in your own details!
Magic party
Here are two variations for a Magic Party:
Option 1 (first person, playful)
Abracadabra, I’m turning 5! You’re invited to celebrate my birthday with a magic show, party games and plenty of cake. It’s going to be spell-binding!
Option 2 (third person, slightly more formal)
You are cordially invited to a magical celebration! Join us as [Name] turns 5 for an enchanting afternoon of magic, fun and birthday cake.
Planning a magic party? Check out our magic party ideas blog or hire a magician through PartyWizz!
Princess party
Option 1 (playful, first person)
Once upon a time, a little girl was turning 4, and she’s inviting YOU to the party! Join [Name] for an afternoon of princess games, dancing and cake fit for royalty.
Option 2 (sweet and simple)
[Name] is turning 4 and she’s having a princess party! Come dressed as your favourite royal and join us for an afternoon of fun, food and fairy tale magic.
Want more inspiration? Head over to our princess party ideas blog or hire a princess entertainer through PartyWizz!
Pamper Party
Option 1 (fun and rhyming)
You’re invited to a party that’s sure to be fun! We’re getting our hair, nails and makeup done. Join [Name] for the most glamorous birthday party of the year!
Option 2 (relaxed and friendly)
Fancy an afternoon of pampering? [Name] is turning [age] and would love for you to join her for nails, hair, treats and cake. Come glam, leave glammer!
Love this idea? Check out our full pamper party planning guide or book a pamper party through PartyWizz!
Frozen Party
Option 1 (playful, first person)
The cold never bothered me anyway, and neither will turning 5! Come join me for a Frozen celebration with games, cake and all things ice and snow!
Option 2 (for younger kids, parent voice)
[Name] is having a Frozen birthday party and would love for you to come! There’ll be games, food and plenty of Elsa and Anna fun. See you there!
Need more ideas? Head over to our Frozen party planning blog or hire a Frozen entertainer through PartyWizz!
Pirate Party
Option 1 (in character, silly)
Ahoy mateys! Ye been summoned to join Captain [Name] on his 6th birthday adventure! Dress your best pirate and come ready for treasure hunts, games and cake!
Option 2 (parent voice, friendly)
[Name] is turning 6 and he wants a pirate party! Pirates, treasure maps and birthday cake await, fancy dress encouraged but not essential. Hope to see you there!
Ready to set sail? Check out our pirate party planning guide or hire a pirate entertainer through PartyWizz!
Disco / Dance Party
Option 1 (energetic, first person)
Put on your dancing shoes because [Name] is turning 7 and we’re throwing a disco! Come ready to dance, sing and celebrate in style!
Option 2 (fun, for slightly older kids)
[Name]’s turning 7 and the dance floor is calling! Come dressed to impress for an evening of music, dancing and birthday fun. See you on the dance floor!
Want more disco inspiration? Head over to our kids disco party ideas blog or hire a disco entertainer through PartyWizz!
Sleepover / Slumber party
Option 1 (excited, first person)
Come for the party and stay for the night! [Name] is turning 10 and we’re staying up late, watching movies and having the best night ever. Bring your PJs!
Option 2 (relaxed, parent voice for older kids)
[Name] is turning 10 and would love for you to join her for a sleepover! There’ll be movies, snacks, games and probably very little sleeping. Pack your overnight bag!
Need more sleepover tips? Check out our sleepover party guide or book a sleepover party through PartyWizz!
Superhero party
Option 1 (great for little kids)
Calling all superheroes! [Name] needs your help to make his 6th birthday the best one ever! Put on your cape and get here as fast as you can!
Option 2 (cool, for slightly older kids)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a superhero? [Name] is turning 8 and wants to find out! Come in your best superhero costume for an afternoon of action, games and cake.
Want to make it extra special? Head over to our superhero party ideas blog or hire a superhero entertainer through PartyWizz!
Jungle party
Option 1 (silly and fun)
Roar! [Name] is turning 6 and we’re heading into the jungle! Come join the wild birthday adventure – games, party food and jungle fun await!
Option 2 (adventurous)
Grab your explorer’s hat! [Name] is turning 6 and invites you on a jungle safari birthday adventure. There’ll be wild games, party food and a roarsome time guaranteed.
Bouncy Castle
Option 1 (energetic, first person)
Come bounce, flip and jump! [Name] is turning 6 and we’re celebrating with a bouncy castle, party games and loads of cake. Wear your comfy clothes!
Option 2 (fun, parent voice)
[Name] is turning 6 and wants to celebrate with a bouncy castle party! Come ready to bounce and burn off some energy. Party food and cake to follow!
Ready to bounce? Check out our guide to hiring a bouncy castle or book a bouncy castle through PartyWizz!
Karate party
Option 1 (action packed, first person)
Hi-ya! [Name] is turning 6 and it’s time to celebrate! Come dressed in your karate gear or comfy clothes ready to show off your best moves for an afternoon of action and fun!
Option 2 (playful challenge)
Do you have what it takes? [Name] is turning 6 and is challenging you to a karate birthday party! Come dressed in your karate outfit or sports gear. Can you handle it? Games, food and cake await the brave!
Space party
Option 1 (exciting, first person)
Houston, we have a party! [Name] is turning 7 and we’re blasting off into space to celebrate! Come dressed as your favourite astronaut or alien and join us for an out-of-this-world birthday adventure!
Option 2 (fun, parent voice)
[Name] is turning 7 and is heading to the stars! Come dressed in your best space gear for a cosmic birthday party with games, party food and an afternoon that’s truly out of this world.
Unicorn Party
Option 1 (magical, first person)
Saddle up, because [Name] is turning 6 and it’s going to be magical! Come join her unicorn birthday party for an afternoon of sparkles, rainbows, games and cake!
Option 2 (fun, parent voice)
[Name] is turning 6 and she wants a unicorn party! Come dressed in your most colourful outfit and join us for a sparkly afternoon of unicorn fun, party games and plenty of cake.
Need more unicorn inspiration? Check out our unicorn party planning guide for loads of ideas!
Football Party
Option 1 (energetic, first person)
[Name] is turning 7 and it’s time to play ball! Come join me for a football birthday party, boots on, game faces on, cake to follow!
Option 2 (fun challenge)
Think you’ve got the skills? [Name] is turning 7 and is calling all football fans to come and celebrate! Wear your favourite kit and get ready for a match to remember.
Ready to get the party started? Head over to our football party planning blog or book a sports entertainer through PartyWizz!
Gaming Party
Option 1 (gamer themed)
Player 2 has entered the game! [Name] is turning 8 and is inviting you to level up at his birthday party! Come ready to game, eat and celebrate!
Option 2 (fun, parent voice)
[Name] is turning 8 and wants a gaming party! Come join us for an afternoon of games, pizza and birthday cake. Extra lives not included!
Want to level up the party? Book a gaming party entertainer through PartyWizz!
Circus Party
Option 1 (big top energy)
Roll up, roll up! [Name] is turning 6 and the circus is coming to town! Come join us for an afternoon of circus fun, games and birthday cake under the big top!
Option 2 (fun, adventurous)
[Name] is turning 6 and wants to run away to the circus! Come dressed as your favourite circus character for an afternoon of acrobatics, games and the greatest birthday party on earth!
Ready to run away to the circus? Check out our circus party planning guide or hire a circus entertainer through PartyWizz!
Invitation Practicalities
Sending the invites
Try to send out the invitations 3 to 4 weeks ahead of time. This is the sweet spot. Any earlier and they’ll forget, any later and they might already be busy. When you send the invites, include a message to the parents on WhatsApp or Facebook. It will make it a lot easier for you to track who is attending and who isn’t.
Digital Invites
If you’d rather skip the printing altogether, digital invitations are a brilliant option. They’re quick to send, easy to track and much kinder on the environment. A few great options include:
- Canva – design your own and send as a PDF or image
- Evite – free templates and built-in RSVP tracking
- Paperless Post – beautiful designs with digital delivery
- A simple WhatsApp message with a designed image works just as well for casual gatherings!
RSVPs
Collect RSVPs digitally where you can. It will make your life a lot easier. For small groups, you might consider collecting regrets only rather than full RSVPs, and there are plenty of free RSVP systems out there if you want to keep things organised.
Templates
After you’ve figured out the wording, you’ll want to think about the design. If you’re up for a bit of creativity, Canva has templates for every theme and they’re free to use.
Pro-tip: If you want to get them printed, keep the format as simple as possible. It will make your life a lot easier when looking for a print shop.
Whether you go for a classic printed invite or a quick digital send, the most important thing is that your little one’s guests know they’re in for a great time. We hope this list of kids’ birthday party invitation wording ideas has given you plenty of inspiration!
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