The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Party Invitations

Kids Birthday Party Invitations

Oh to be a kid again! To dress up like Superman, whack a piñata and stuff cake into our mouths with unabashed enthusiasm – this is why birthdays are important.

Celebrate your child with a special day that’s filled with love, cheer and thoughtfulness.

Here are some kid's birthday party invitations and party ideas.

Planning a Baby's First Birthday

Baby’s 1st Birthday is a big one – probably more for mom and dad than anyone else. You made it! You did it! Now celebrate! 1st Birthday Celebration is just one of Mixbook’s many stunning invitation designs aimed at friends of all ages to enjoy this very special occasion. Whether you’re celebrating with crawlers from baby group or inviting everyone you’ve ever known for champagne, start your bash off right with an invitation that features the absolutely irresistible cuteness whom you’re honoring.

Planning a Toddler's Birthday

2,3,4,5 and beyond! Whether your little one wants to be a pirate or a superhero – whether she wants to be surrounded by a wonderland of confections or the magic of her own delight, create an invitation that reflects the theme of your party. Mixbook’s easy-to-use templates allow for personalization without sacrificing a bit of eye-catching design. From simple backyard parties to a rousing afternoon in a bouncy house bonanza, your party starts here, at the invitation.

Sometimes, our children want nothing more than a few friends and a trip to the park or just close family on the back porch at home. For those occasions that have a little more flexibility, Mixbook offers something stylish, cute and filled with childlike exuberance. Best of all, these darling and on-trend invitations feature the birthday child front and center no matter what your party turns into.

Throwing a Sweet 16 Birthday Party

There’s nothing like it and there never will be. Part child, part adult, a Sweet Sixteen birthday is meant to be magical and Mixbook wants to help. With invitations that aren’t too grown up nor too babyish, your teen will be able to express just how delighted she is at turning 16. Much like our gorgeous Quinceañera invitation that celebrates turning 15, Mixbook understands the balance of these precious years. Now go have fun! It’s time to celebrate a birthday!

Milestone (Adult) Birthday Party Invitations

Birthdays. The day you get to celebrate just being you. The day you get to rejoice a new year of life. The day you get to party with friends and observe what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve overcome and what you’re about to tackle. If birthdays weren’t such a big deal would the Beatles have sung about them?

Even if you’re not a ‘birthday person,’ there are some birthdays just too special to miss. And for those, Mixbook is here to help you do it up in style with the perfect birthday party invitation.

How to throw an 18th Birthday Party

The Big 18: Yay! You can vote. Today, my friend, you are officially an adult. In the theme of being all grown up Mixbook offers the dazzling, Black & Gold invitation with bright, shiny stars to welcome in the bright new you. Whether you’re off at school or sitting poolside with mom and dad, plan something fun yourself – you deserve it.

Celebrating 21st Birthdays

Uh-oh. The 2-1. The game changer. Doors everywhere are now officially open and the world is your oyster. This is a milestone to remember! Celebrate your new license and your newfound freedom with a blast. Thanks to Mixbook’s colorful assortment of invitations, whether you’re ringing in your year with a sophisticated Tassel Garland style fete or partying with your bro’s Mustache Bash style, be sure your day is one that reflects YOU!

Decade Birthdays - 30th, 40th, and 50th Birthdays

30: Wow. You’re turning 30. How did that happen? Are you old now? Nah. You’re just getting started! Mixbook understands that 30 is when life starts kicking in. So whether you’re Wine Tasting with friends or having people over for a wild Milestone Birthday game night, be sure to do it up right. You’ll never be 30 again!

40: (take a breath) 40! You’re turning 40! But don’t sweat it because 40 is the new 29. It’s like riding a bike and ripping off a Band-Aid all at once (or something like that) – you can do it. And when you do it, you’re going to show them how it’s done! For a night out on the town, Mixbook offers you big leaguers some pizazz with a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of elegance in the our timeless invitations. If you’re planning something a little more subdued, try the Chalkboard Celebration card that meets casual with style for the perfect backyard dinner with friends.

50: You know what they say, 50 and fabulous! Mixbook knows that your golden years are still to come and that turning 50 is a drop in the well of your fabulousness. (Let’s just say it one more time for fun; you are 50 and fabulous!) So plan something with the girls or surprise your favorite girl in Mixbook’s Floral Wreath Birthday invitation that suits day or night. Or if you’re in the mood for something more glamorous check out the Geometric Collage. Either way, there’s no excuse not to celebrate!

How to throw a surprise party

1. Start planning well in advance. The more time you have, the more planning you can do, and the less likely it is that something will go wrong.
2. Choose a date and time that the person you're surprising will be available. Make sure to take into account any events they may have already planned or any other engagements they may have.
3. Keep the secret! This is probably the most important part - make sure to keep the party a secret until the day of. You don't want the person you're surprised to have any time to prepare or to feel anxious about what's going on.
4. Send out Invitations! If you're able to, send out invitations to the party so that guests can start to make arrangements to be there. This will help to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.
5. Plan the party details. What kind of party will it be? What kind of food and drinks will you serve? What kind of decorations will you use? Planning all of this will help to make sure the party goes off without a hitch.
6. On the day of the party, make sure to keep everything a secret! Don't let the person you're surprised toknow what's going on until the moment they walk through the door. This will make it all the more special for them.
7. Enjoy the party! Once the person you're surprising knows what's going on, make sure to enjoy the party and spend time with the people you've invited. It's sure to be a night to remember.

How to Write Birthday Thank You Cards

The fun is over and the dancing bear has ridden his tricycle off into the sunset. So what did you forget? Well, thanks to Mixbook, it won’t be your thank you cards.

Birthday thank you cards are important – don’t let anyone ever tell you differently. Receiving a thank you note in the mail means a lot, especially these days when we’re all so crazy busy. It means everything from ‘thank you for the birthday wishes’ to ‘our party wouldn’t have been the same without you’ to ‘your present totally rocked!’ The note inside doesn’t need to be an opus, but trust me when I tell you, even a simple THANK YOU will suffice.

If picking a single, favorite photograph seems daunting, Mixbook offers a selection of collage choices that fit every occasion. A collage of photos is a happy, energetic way to send thanks with your own unique flair. Whether you’re feeling whimsical or preppy, a collage-style thank you can be designed to fit your mood.

And last, but not least, consider giving thank you cards as a gift. My aunt always gives us thank you notecards in our Christmas stocking and I’ve never had a year when I didn’t appreciate them. Or use every single one!

There’s a Thank You note for every occasion, but never an occasion that doesn’t need a thank you.