What to write on a birthday invitation, by age and style
Wording examples for kids parties, milestone birthdays, surprise parties, and adult dinners.
Birthday invitation wording is more flexible than wedding wording, but that flexibility makes it harder to start. This page gives wording examples by age and party style so you can adapt instead of inventing.
Every example below is short, real, and copy-pasteable. Pick the closest match and edit the names.
Birthday invitation wording examples
Kids party: "It is going to be a wild one. Help us celebrate Leo turning 6! Saturday April 12, 2 to 5 pm at the park. Cake and chaos guaranteed."
Milestone birthday: "Three decades down. Join us for cocktails and dinner to celebrate Sara turning 30. Saturday June 7, 7 pm at La Mer."
Surprise party: "Shhh, it is a surprise! Tom turns 40 and his family is throwing a party he does not know about. Saturday September 14, 7 pm, arrive by 6:45. Please do not message him about it."
Casual adult party: "Come over for drinks. It is my birthday. Friday October 3, 8 pm, my place. RSVP so I know how much wine to buy."