What to Text When You Send a Party Invitation (Copy & Paste Messages)

Your invitation looks amazing. Now you have to actually send it, and the text you write with it matters more than you think. A clear message gets faster RSVPs, fewer "wait, what time?" questions and no awkward silence.

Below are copy-and-paste messages for every type of party, plus reminder and thank-you texts.

The perfect invitation text in 4 parts

1. Hello and who it's from ("Hi Sarah, it's Jenna, Mia's mom!").
2. What and when, in words, in case the image doesn't load.
3. The invitation itself, attached as a picture.
4. How to RSVP, with a date, and any link as plain text so it can be tapped.

Kids' birthday party texts

Hi! It's Jenna, Mia's mom. Mia is turning 6 and we'd love for Emma to come to her party on Saturday, Oct 17, 2 to 4 pm. Invitation attached! Please RSVP by Oct 10.

Hey! Noah is turning ONE! We're celebrating Sunday, Dec 6 at 11 am at our place. Here's the invite. Let us know if you can make it by Nov 29.

Adult birthday and dinner texts

You're invited! I'm turning 40 and celebrating with dinner and drinks on Friday, Nov 13 at 7 pm. Details in the invite. RSVP by Nov 1!

Save your Saturday! Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving dinner on Nov 21. Invite attached. Tell me what dish you're bringing!

Baby shower and holiday party texts

Hi! We're throwing a baby shower for Sarah on Sunday, Jan 17 at 1 pm and would love for you to join. Invitation attached. RSVP here: [link]

Ho ho ho! Our Christmas party is Saturday, Dec 12 at 7 pm. Ugly sweaters welcome. Invite attached, RSVP by Dec 5!

Reminder texts

Friendly reminder: RSVPs for Mia's party are due Friday. Hope you can make it!

See you tomorrow at 2! Here's the address: [address]. Parking is on the street.

Thank-you texts after the party

Thank you so much for coming to Mia's party and for the sweet gift. She loved it!

Thanks for celebrating with us last night. It meant a lot to have you there.

Tips for texting invitations

• Send the invitation as a PNG so it looks sharp.
• Links inside the picture can't be tapped, so paste them in the message. See how to add clickable links.
• Send between 10 am and 7 pm, not late at night.
• Use individual texts for kids' parties so parents can reply privately.
• For collecting replies in one place, try a free RSVP form.

Get an invitation that is ready to text

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Invitations people text most

• First Birthday Invitations for Boys
• First Birthday Invitations for Girls
• Adult Birthday Invitations
• Friendsgiving Invitations
• Christmas Party Invitations
• Baby Shower Invitations for Girls

Texting invitations FAQ

What do you write when you text an invitation?

Keep it short: a friendly greeting, the name and occasion, "invitation attached", and how to RSVP. Put the date in the text too, in case the picture doesn't load.

Is it OK to send a party invitation by text?

Yes. For birthdays, showers and casual parties, a texted invitation is completely normal today. For weddings, many people send a printed invitation and a text reminder.

Should I send a group text or individual texts?

Individual texts (or a broadcast list) keep replies private and avoid a noisy group chat. A group text works for close friends or a class of parents who already talk.

How do I remind guests without being pushy?

Send one friendly reminder two days before the RSVP date, and a short "see you tomorrow" message with the address the day before the party.

How do I reply to a party invitation by text?

Thank the host, give a clear yes or no, say how many people are coming, and mention any allergies.