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Halloween Party Invitations:
Irresistible Invites For Monsters Young and Old
When it comes to Halloween party invitations you have three options: a) you can buy invitations at the store (hopefully they have some that match your theme idea; b) you can craft them by hand being as creative and elaborate as you like; 3) you can create some very cool invites using a computer graphics program and printing them out yourself.
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Personally, I like to make my cards by hand or use a graphics program (like with the one to the left) when I come up with some interesting design ideas. However, before you do anything, there are a few key points that you need to address first.
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What is the theme of your party?
Yes, Halloween is a "theme" in and of itself. However, if you want your Halloween party to really stand out, choose a sub-theme, such as ghosts, famous monsters, or a witches gathering to focus on. In that way, your Halloween party invitations, decorations, food, etc. will be complimentary to this particular theme idea... and give your invited guests an idea on what type of costumes to wear.
Choose the date and time of your party.
What day you have your party... and the time it will be held... depends on who the party is for. If it's a children's party, consider having it late in the afternoon or very early in the evening - either the day before Halloween or on Halloween itself (in lieu of going out trick or treating). When kids are involved, keep it short, no more than two hours max (write the beginning and ending times on the invitations so parent's know when to come pick their kids up). Keep in mind that children need time to wind down before going to bed, especially if it's a school night.
For an adult party, obviously it will start later in the evening, preferably Halloween night. If this falls on a week night (when people have to work the next day) it's best to hold your party on the weekend before. Eight o'clock is the "usual" time given for such parties, knowing that most people won't begin to show up until somewhat later.
Other items needed for your Halloween party invitations.
Once you decide on whether you will be purchasing your invitations or making them yourself, you will still need some additional items (if you don't already have them), such as envelopes to fit your invites and stamps for mailing. Be sure to obtain the addresses and phone numbers of all the guests you plan on asking.
A nice extra touch is to put a sticker on the back of each envelope reflecting the theme of the party. Also, be sure to include the following information on your invitation:
- What the theme of the party is
- Where it is being held
- Who is/are the host(s)
- Suggestions on what to wear for costumes
- Directions and map if needed
- A request for people to call you as to whether they are coming or not
Begin Making Your Own Halloween Party Invitations
Friendly Fiendish Invites: Making Monster Party Invitations
Looking for ideas so you can make your own monster party invitations? Here are some sample invites that you can use.
Halloween Ghost Party Invitations
Planning to haunt your house this year? Carry if even farther by hosting a ghost party! Here are some silly and fun ghost party invitations you can make to send out to all those spirits!
Ideas For Making Your Own Spider Party Invitations
Everyone loves to receive an invitation... especially to a Halloween party. This year, try creating your own unique cards such as these spider party invitations.
Look Into Your Future: Fortune Teller Party Invitations
From beginning to end, your party should carry an element of mystery. When designing or choosing fortune teller party invitations, think of mystical and magical things that reflect this theme. Here are two cards that you can make.
Pumpkin Invitations For Your Halloween Party
The pumpkin invitations that are featured here are a perfect compliment to our Paranoid Pumpkin Party theme.
Vintage Halloween Party Invitation Verses
Do you love the look of a vintage Halloween party invitation? Here are several old-fashioned rhymes and sayings that you can use on your own invitations.
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