Don't Forget to Send Your Holiday Party Invitations!

Are you planning a holiday bash this year? Make sure your guests save the date with festive holiday party invitations. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect invites for your holiday happening.

Thanksgiving

It may not be traditional to send invitations to a Thanksgiving dinner, but why not set a new trend? Your family is probably tired of doing the same thing year after year, and the holiday could use a jump-start. Let family and friends know that this year will be different. Arouse their interest with a thanksgiving party invitation. Encourage them to dress up as if they lived on Plymouth Plantation. You don't have to just eat turkey and watch football, unless that's all you want to do! Some great ideas for motifs on Thanksgiving holiday invitations are pinecones, pumpkins, leaves, or a cornucopia. When guests receive a card in the mail, they'll know that this Thanksgiving is going to be special.

Christmas

Let's face it. Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year, and if you want to make sure your friends and family don't miss yours you'd better send out invitations. Christmas Party Invitations should be sent out at least two months in advance as those December calendars fill up fast. The more interesting the invitation, the more likely your guests are to choose your function over other options. Go with traditional Christmas symbols such as holly, snowflakes, mistletoe, evergreen trees, or a manger scene. If you want a more contemporary look, choose invitations with geometric designs or colorful stripes. For a party that requires a fancy dress code, make sure to send out elegant invitations to set the right tone for your event. Don't expect people to commit to a party during this busy season by word of mouth alone. Send holiday party invitations, and send them early.

New Year's Eve

If Christmas can claim to be the biggest holiday of the year, New Year's Eve is the biggest party night of the year. Whereas Christmas parties can generally be held at any date in December, New Year's parties only have one date to shoot for. If you're planning a New Year's Eve bash, keep in mind that most of your proposed guest list will have several options of how to spend the last night of the year. You have to make your party stand out if you want them to actually show up instead of going somewhere else. Colorful and classy invitations will show guests that this is a serious party and not just a casual hang out night. Choose invitations with pictures of confetti, champagne glasses or cocktail glasses. If you plan to serve martinis, order lime green invitations in the shape of martini glasses. Your guests will feel more inclined to drop by your party if a cute holiday party invitation has been hanging on their fridge.

So give your guests something not only to remind them of your upcoming holiday event, but instead to beckon them to come and enjoy the holidays with you.