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5 Elements of the Perfect Cookie Party Invitation

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 Classic Cocktail Party Invitation. Today, thought I’d show some of my favorite wording ideas for the fun-loving cookie exchange 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

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Cookie exchange invitations tend to get more lengthy as there is more information to include. So it’s important to be concise + group like information together. It’s also important that the design of the invitation contribute to the overall message. Using the 5 Elements, here are my comments ::

1. I love how the designs of these invitations convey so much about the parties. The lead line also warmly extends an invitation + tells guests exactly what to expect upon arrival.
2. All of the logistics are grouped together + leave nothing to chance :: At the home of the hostess, her name, her street address, the time, date, day of the week.
3. Special instructions are key to the success of a cookie exchange. Usually, there are lots + lots of details. These invitations do a wonderful job of concisely + attractively explaining what you need to arrive with, what you should do when you are at the party {great for newcomers!} + what you will have when you leave.
4. I personally love invitations that provide {a} multiple ways to RSVP and {b} a deadline to RSVP by. Typical rule of thumb is to RSVP within 3 days of reciept, but let’s face it. Life happens + things get out of whack. Knowing that you have until a certain date puts everyone at ease. And allows for the unexpected.
5. Given that these parties are planned for the first week of December + guests need to RSVP by the end of November, invitations should be in the mail the week of November 9th. If your party is on a Sunday or weeknight {vs. an in-demand Friday or Saturday} and it’s early in the season, there probably won’t be many competing parties. Meaning you have a little more leeway with your send date. 2-3 weeks should suffice.

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