1st Birthday Invitations

1st Birthday Invitations

It seems you just brought home your bundle of joy and now a year has gone by. A 1st birthday party to mark this momentous occasion is a wonderful way to celebrate baby, mommy and daddy!

So, like many parents you decide to throw a 1st birthday party for your little one. Invite guests at least 4 weeks prior to the party to give guests a chance to "save the date". There are many ways to invite guests to your child's 1st birthday party. You can purchase custom invitations, create your own, purchase fill-in-the-blank invites, send out a custom smilebox invitation or word of mouth may work. However you choose to announce this momentous occasion be sure it is befitting the type of party you are giving. For example, a word-of-mouth invitation is appropriate for a small party consisting of close family, but a blow out party with family, friends, entertainment and so on is worthy of a custom invitation. The invitation sets the tone of your party. The invitation tells your guests what to expect.

Whether you decide to do a custom invitation or a fill-in-the blank there are tons of inexpensive options. Don't let the idea of "custom" frighten you. There are many custom kids birthday party invitations that are affordable.

Many of us creative types want to make our own kids party invitations. Making your own 1st birthday invitations is a great way to get the exact invite to match your theme. When creating your own invitation keep in mind the size and shape if you are planning to mail the invites. If you are hand delivering or passing them out in the class room then be as creative as you like!

To help make creating your own invite a little simplier we've put together this page on Invitation Wording Samples!

If you choose to go the internet route try Smilebox Invitations, which is a wonderful tool for making custom invitations. With Smilebox, you can download your child's photo, favorite song, videos and more. You can email the invitations or print them to mail.

When choosing 1st birthday invitations the theme should guide you. Again, an invitation tells your guests what to expect. Therefore, you don't want to send out a sports themed invitation when you are throwing a Barney themed party.

Here are some great ideas for "fill-in-the-blank" 1st birthday party invitations!