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Top Summer Party Invite Trends

Apr 19, 2016

Kidzworld got to chat with the cool peeps at InvitationBox.com about some of the hottest trends for party invitations this summer!

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Kidzworld: What can I celebrate this summer?

  • This summer’s all about relaxing and spending time with family and friends or just picking a date for all of your friends to get together as a group for some good times!

Kidzworld: What should my summer party theme be?

  • Pools, water slides, bouncy castles, beaches, BBQs and fiestas – anything fun or vibrant to cool down during these hot summer months!

How long before my summer party should I send out the invitations? 

  • Mail your party invitations 2-3 weeks before the big event – at the latest!

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Kidzworld: Most invitations are rectangles - how about other shapes and sizes? 

  • Try a square – it stands out in the mail!

Kidzworld: What are the coolest colours for summer invitations? 

  • The coolest colors for summer invitations make you want to jump in the pool: turquoise, aqua and bright blue all work … or heat things up with a mixture of orange, pink or lime.

Kidzworld: What are some of the best images to use for summer party invitations? 

  • The most popular designs for summer include stuff you’d find at the beach or around the pool: BBQs, sunshine or tropical luaus! Let your guests know that if they come to YOUR party, they’ll be beating the heat, relaxing and having fun with family and friends.

Kidzworld: How can I make sure my invitations are eco-friendly? 

  • Look for paper and cards that contain 10% post-consumer fiber content, are made using wind-generated electricity and are SFI and FSC certified.

Kidzworld: Is it important that my invitations match my event? 

  • You don’t HAVE to, but it will give your guests a preview of the fun party ahead!

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Kidzworld: How can I make my own invitations at home? 

  • Be creative! Try cutting out shapes from construction paper, writing out the party details and adding feathers, jewels, beads or pipe cleaners to make it your own.

Kidzworld: What info should I put on my party invitation?

  • Your name (or the name of the person you’re throwing the party for)
  • Event
  • Date
  • Time
  • Location
  • RSVP
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