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First birthday invitations
A first birthday is mostly for the grown ups. Give them the time, the place, the parking and a way to reply, and add the photos you have been dying to share.
Make mine free See an exampleWhat to put on a first birthday invitation
- Your baby's name and "turns one"
- Date, start and end time, planned around naps
- The place, with a map and where to park the strollers
- Whether other kids are welcome
- Gifts, a book instead of a card, or nothing at all
Wording you can copy
Noah is turning one! Join us for cake smashing and bubbles at Willow Park on Saturday, June 7 from 10:30 to 1.
One year of Noah. Come celebrate our little guy with an early lunch and lots of cake.
Our sweet baby is turning one, and we would love you there to celebrate.
More wording: first birthday invitation messages for text and WhatsApp.
The example opens here.
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What to ask your guests
With little ones, ask: The reply form always asks for each guest's name, yes, maybe or no, how many are coming and which parts of the day they will join. Add any of these as your own questions, as a choice or a short answer, and you get a count for each choice:
- Can you come?
- How many adults and how many children
- Ages of the children, for the play area
- Any allergies
When to send it
Send it three to four weeks ahead. Family who travel will thank you for six.
Paper invitations with a QR code
Grandparents love a printed card. Add the code so they can see the photos and reply without asking you for the link. How RSVP QR codes work.
Make your first birthday invitation free
One link with the details, a map, calendar buttons and RSVP that adds up the replies for you. Print the QR code on paper invitations too. No ads, no fee.
Make my invitation, freeQuestions
How long should a first birthday party be?
Two to three hours, planned around the baby's naps.
Should siblings be invited?
Say so on the invitation either way; it saves awkward questions.
Can I add baby photos?
Yes, add a photo gallery to the page.