{"id":4608,"date":"2011-08-11T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2011-08-11T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2015-06-30T18:14:38","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T00:14:38","slug":"tips-on-holiday-invitation-wording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/tips-on-holiday-invitation-wording\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Holiday Invitation Wording"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Seasons<\/a>Sometimes it’s more important how you say something than what you say.<\/p>\n

When it comes to invites,\u00a0 holiday invitation wording<\/strong> is just as important (if not more so) than the invitation’s design. Wording holiday invitations properly will pack the house and put everyone in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

Tips for Wording:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep it Affiliate-Free<\/h2>\n

It’s important to keep your audience in mind while wording your holiday invitations. So as not to offend, it’s important to respect your guests’ religious affiliations. The most common mistake people make when wording holiday invitations is to assume everyone celebrates Christmas.\"Swirls<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are hosting a party and wish to only acknowledge Christmas, and you are sure no other religious affiliations will be in attendance, then it’s fine to use the word “Christmas” in your holiday invitation wording, but if you are inviting people of varied religious backgrounds, we recommend you keep the wording general such as a “holiday celebration” or “special time of year,” or “festive gathering.” None of those phrases excludes any religious group.<\/p>\n

Keep it Concise:<\/h2>\n

While you may want to include one or two details about food or games, don’t spoil the surprise by making it lengthy. Stick to the bare necessities with one fun and cheery mention.<\/p>\n

Include a Contact Email<\/h2>\n

At the bottom of the invitation, include an email where you can answer questions and RSVPs. Guests may be wondering if they can arrive late, etc so you’ll want to provide them a contact.<\/p>\n

Keep it Merry!<\/h2>\n

Stay in the spirit of the holidays by including a warm message on the invite. We have a few suggestions below to get you brainstorming.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of holiday invitation wording<\/strong> that includes everyone that are politically correct.<\/p>\n

Wording Example #1:<\/h2>\n

Please join us
\nfor an evening of merriment
\non Saturday, December 16th at 6 PM
\nCocktails and Dinner
\nat the Richards\u2019 Home
\n82 Johnson Road
\nRegrets Only by December 5th
\n555-2345
\nSusie and John<\/p>\n

Wording Example #2:<\/h2>\n

Let the warmth of friendship
\ntake the chill from the air
\nand the spirit of the season
\nmake winter easier to bear.
\nClayton Corp. invites you and
\na guest
\nto our Holiday Gathering\u2026.
\nSaturday, December 12th,
\n2010
\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.
\nClayton Plaza<\/p>\n

With folded, flat and pocket invitations<\/a>, PaperDirect surely has something for your holiday party invitation needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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