{"id":1620,"date":"2018-11-11T13:51:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T13:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2019-10-31T15:04:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T15:04:22","slug":"6-christmas-party-invitations-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/6-christmas-party-invitations-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Christmas Party Invitations Do’s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re one of the many people hosting a holiday party this December, it\u2019s time to start thinking about invitations. Between cocktail events, family dinners, ugly sweater parties and Secret Santas, people get invited to a lot of things over the holiday season. So how do you get your guests excited about your event and make your invitation<\/a> stand out above the rest?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve narrowed down some key tips, from the obvious, like don\u2019t send invites at the last minute, to the not-necessarily-obvious. Read on for easy ways to make your Christmas party one that can\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n

Do:<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0 Match your invitation to the style of the party<\/h3>\n

The look and feel of the invite will give guests an idea of what to expect, in terms of formal vs. informal, traditional vs. modern, etc.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 Include all the relevant details<\/h3>\n

It goes without saying that you should list the date, time, location, host, etc. But don\u2019t forget other key information, such as whether there\u2019s a dress code (ugly sweaters, anyone?!)<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0 Use Smilebox’s RSVP tracker<\/h3>\n

Getting a clear head count is critical to planning the right quantity of food and drinks. It\u2019s especially helpful for planning Secret Santa parties, or any event where you\u2019ll be giving out goodie bags at the end.<\/p>\n

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Don’t:<\/h2>\n

4.\u00a0 Send out your invitation last-minute<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s the holiday season, people! If you want guests to fit your holiday gathering into their busy December schedules, you gotta get those invites out at least 3-4 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0 Be vague about who is invited<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t want kids or plus-ones at your party? That\u2019s your prerogative, but you should be clear about it upfront\u2014without sounding tacky. You can simply list the names of the people invited, or go a more direct route: \u201cThis is an adults-only party,\u201d for example.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0 Pick a boring design<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s Christmas! The most festive time of the year\u2014and your invitation should be, too. Choose a template and text that excites people and makes them want to attend. And don\u2019t forget to proofread; there\u2019s nothing like a glaring typo to turn an invite from class to pass.<\/p>\n

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Need an eye-catching design for your Christmas party invitation<\/a>? Look no further than the Smilebox collection of festive holiday templates. Plus, they all come with a built-in RSVP feature, so you can easily track guest attendance, send reminders, and more. Click here to start now!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re one of the many people hosting a holiday party this December, it\u2019s time to start thinking about invitations. Between cocktail events, family dinners, ugly sweater parties and Secret Santas, people get invited to a lot of things over the holiday season. So how do you get your guests excited about your event and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12,4],"tags":[38,39,40],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n