At our upcoming birthday party this year, we would like to ask our family and friends to bring a dish for everyone to enjoy together. Is this appropriate?

Do not feel bad in the least for asking your friends/family to contribute to your party menu. Most people will be more than happy to pitch in and bring something to share. On the invitation state, “In the spirit of enjoying this wonderful day together, please bring a dish to share with everyone.”

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So, you will be celebrating your kid’s birthday party with family and friends in a different state, and you can’t carry heavy toys or big presents back with you on the plane….and you would like to ask for gift cards instead of traditional presents…do make sure to write a note to your guests in your invitation so that they understand your preference.

Simple language like:

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Just a quick little blog to clarify what the “FOR” is for on a party invitation, as many come pre-printed with time, date, place, and “for.”

“For” means what is the event, i.e. if you are having a 3rd birthday party for your toddler, Tommy, then write next to “FOR: Tommy’s 3rd Birthday Party!” It is meant to state the event.
It is a bit confusing as some people may interpret the “For” as to mean “Who the invitation is for,” and put their guest’s name on that line.

Hope that helps!

Invitation Language to Get Your party Guests to Arrive on Time:

If you are serving a special meal at your party, or one that requires heating, and will be served right at the start of your party, you could write on your invitations, “Warm meal will be served promptly at X time.” This will alert the parents that their kids need to be on-time for the meal.

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