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What To Write In An Invitation
The success of your party rests upon how effective you
communicate with your guest list. While many people love
to host parties, most approach the art of creating
invitations casually. Then, they're often surprised when
fewer guests attend than were expected. In many cases,
the invitations that were sent left plenty to be
desired. Below, I'll explain exactly what you need to
write in an invitation in order to get your guest list
excited and to draw them to your party.
The Basics Of An Effective Invitation
Believe it or not, many hosts forget to include some of
the most basic details in their invitations. For
example, they may include the date, but fail to mention
the time that guests should arrive. Your invites should
include the date, arrival time, tentative end time and
the kind of event you're hosting (baby shower, cocktail
party, board game bash, etc.). They should also mention
the name of the host, the address, the host's phone
number and dress suggestions (outdoor attire, swimwear,
etc.).
Plus, take the time to specify who is invited. For
example, you can mention on your invitations that
recipients are encouraged to bring a guest.
Alternatively, you can mention that children under 10
should be left at home. The more information you include
on your invites, the greater the response you'll
receive.
Use A Hook To Grab Them
Just like advertisements and television commercials have
a "hook" that draws people in, use a hook in your party
invitations. For example, you might specify that only
adults are invited. Or, mention that a special
announcement will be made at your party that cannot be
repeated. You'll make your guests curious and they'll be
motivated to attend.
A Few Last Tips
If some of the people who are on your guest list live
several miles away from the event's location, include an
easy-to-read map with your invitation. You can even
provide driving directions based upon each guest's home
address. Also, make sure you send the invites a few
weeks in advance of your party. Often, invitees fail to
attend simply because they didn't have enough time to
plan for the event.
Hosting a party can be an exhilarating experience. You
can help ensure it's a success by writing invites that
provide your guests with plenty of information. You want
to eliminate as many hurdles to their attending as
possible. Use the above tips to write party invitations
that attract a huge response.
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