Friendsgiving invitation wording and messages

A Friendsgiving invitation should say the date, the time, the address, and how the food will work. Most Friendsgiving dinners are potlucks, so the message has to make it easy to say what you will bring. Friendsgiving is usually held the weekend before Thanksgiving or the weekend after, so check which one your friends are free for before you pick a date.

If you have an invitation card, turn it into a page with CardToPage. Guests open one link, see your card, tap Directions and reply on the page. The free Starter page shows your card as one image and has no RSVP form. The full website adds RSVP, directions, a countdown and more, and stays online until 14 days after your last event.

Friendsgiving invitation message for a group chat

“Friendsgiving is on! Saturday, [date] at [time], at [address]. I will make the turkey. Please tell me what you are bringing and how many are coming here: [link]. Reply by [date].”

Funny and short

“You are invited to the dinner where we eat too much and nobody leaves before pie. Friendsgiving, [date], [time], [address]. Tell us what you are bringing: [link].”

Potluck invitation with categories

“Friendsgiving potluck on [date] at [time], [address]. I have the main. Please pick one: a side, a dessert, drinks, or bring yourself. Tell us which, and any allergies, here: [link]. Replies by [date].”

How to avoid five bowls of mashed potatoes

Give guests a small set of categories (side, dessert, drinks, appetizer) and ask them to name their dish in the reply. When everyone replies on one page, you can see the whole menu in one list and message the person who is about to duplicate a dish.

What to ask on the reply form

• How many are coming.
• What they are bringing.
• Allergies or dietary needs, including for the dish they bring.
• Whether they need a ride or parking.

Details people forget

• Whether to bring their own drinks.
• Whether there is a coat spot or shoes-off rule.
• A pet at home, which matters to guests with allergies.
• An end time, so guests with early mornings can plan.

Follow-up

Send a reminder two days before with the final head count, the arrival time and the address. People answer reminders more than they answer the first message.