Christmas party invitation wording and messages

A Christmas party invitation should say the date, the start and end time, the address, the dress code if there is one, and by when you need a reply. December is crowded, so send it three to four weeks ahead, which means the last week of November for a party in the middle of December.

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Short Christmas party invitation message

“You are invited to our Christmas party on [date] from [time] to [time] at [address]. Food, drinks and good company. Directions and your reply here: [link]. Please reply by [date].”

Casual text

“Christmas drinks at ours on [date], [time]. Come for an hour or stay all night. Tell us you are coming: [link].”

Ugly sweater party

“Our ugly Christmas sweater party is on [date] at [time], [address]. Prizes for the worst sweater. Reply here so we know how many sweaters to expect: [link].”

Christmas dinner invitation

“We would love to have you for Christmas dinner on [date]. Arrive at [time], dinner at [time], [address]. Please tell us about any allergies when you reply: [link]. Reply by [date].”

Wording for a work or office party

“You are invited to the [company] holiday party on [date], [time] to [time], at [venue and address]. Plus-ones are [welcome or not]. Please reply by [date]: [link].”

What to ask on the reply form

• How many are coming, including children.
• Allergies and dietary needs.
• Whether they are bringing a plus-one.
• Whether they would like to bring a dish or a drink.

Mistakes to avoid

• Sending it too late. By mid-December most calendars are full.
• Leaving out the end time, which guests with children or a long drive need.
• Forgetting the dress code line if you have a theme.