subject: The Importance of Party Invitations [print this page] Party invites are one of the most important parts of planning a successful party. If done well, the invitation can be a sneak peek into the theme and fun of the bash to come. Everyone enjoys getting mail, especially when it includes something that they can look forward to. When you send out your invitations early enough, you will have more guests accept the invitation and your party will be far more successful than if you rely on word of mouth. Printed invitations make your party seem more impressive and people will feel like they are missing out on something special if they do not attend.
Set the Tone for Your Party
If you are going to make the effort of addressing and mailing party invites, make sure the invites are unique and interesting. Create a theme for your party and find invitations that fit your theme in a fun way. If you are planning a costume party, for example, use invitations that are shaped like masks. Your guests will have fun imagining what the rest of the party will be like if the invitations are interesting enough. You can find affordable and unusual invitations at any gift or hobby shop.
The Practical Benefit of Invitations
When you send out party invites, make sure that they include a phone number or e-mail address so that the recipient can RSVP. This simple line of text can make it worth all of the planning involved in sending out printed invitations because you will be able to gain excellent insight into how many people will actually show up for the party. There are always people who do not RSVP but show up anyway. There are also people who do not RSVP and skip the party. The number who are polite enough to send you a reply will give you an average to work with when you plan the rest of the party, though.
Provide a Physical Reminder
A printed party invitation is a physical reminder your guests can use when they forget when and where the party will be. You will avoid several last minute phone calls from guests who are not sure of the details if you provide them with an interesting invitation that has all of the information listed clearly for them to keep. Guests will appreciate a concrete reminder of your party, especially if the invitations are mailed long before the party actually happens.
