This week, we are dedicating daily posts to all the various holiday party themes along with some wording suggestions. Yesterday, we reviewed 5 Key Elements of the Perfect Cookie Exchange Invitation. Today, thought I’d show some of my favorite wording ideas for the festive tree trimming and /or caroling party theme. Questions? Comments? Let us know how we can help you craft the perfect invitation for this year’s festivities. We are here to help!

5 Elements of the Perfect Holiday Party Invitation ::

1. A festive introduction sets the tone + gets people excited about your party
2. Clearly state the when, who + where by including the names of the party throwers, the date, the time + the place
3. Put people at ease by including clear dress code and/or special instructions. Invitations are often referenced multiple times as the date grows closer.
4. Include RSVP information :: name, phone/email, respond by date. Careful not to fall into the Regrets Only trap if you need to know how many people are coming. People often times forget to RSVP when they aren’t coming.
5. Send invitations 2-4 weeks before the event

Straight from the pages of a Charles Dickens novel, the tree trimming and/or caroling party invitation is best finished with tree, tree trimming or evergreen imagery.

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Using the 5 Elements, here are my comments ::

1. Starting with the hosts’ names is such a warm way to invite people into your home.
2. This is a great example of weaving the logistics throughout the invitation in an effortless manner.
3. Celebrate past success + tout your can’t-miss party by calling out tradition! “Our Fourth Annual Tree Trimming Party” is a wonderful promise for the fun ahead.
4. The RSVP information is detailed beautifully. Giving people multiple methods to respond + a date to respond by.
5. This party is on Saturday, December 5th + responses are being requested by November 30th. Invitations should be in the mail the week of November 9th.

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Using the 5 Elements, here are my comments ::

1. Sometimes it’s best to just tell it like it is. This introduction is clear + to the point.
2. Again, the use of a name to invite others into your home is warm + personal. All of the details are clear. The lack of an end time indicates that there is no set end time. And that your guests should arrive as close to 7pm as possible…or make other arrangements with you before the party starts.
3. I love the detail of what to expect from the party :: “toast the season with food, wine and the laughter of good friends and family” is a wonderfully rich snapshot into what to expect the minute you walk in the front door.
4. Regrets only is a popular method for RSVP-ing, but not one I recommend. Keep in mind it’s very easy for people to forget to RSVP if they are not planning on attending. Which is why I personally don’t love this method because as a host, I want to make sure I have enough space, food, drink, etc.
5. If this party is during the third weekend of December, the invitations should be in the mail right around Thanksgiving.

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