How to Write a Halloween Invitation
Every Halloween is party is different and the information you need to add is different, so I am going to point you in the right direction by giving you some tips on what to add to your Halloween invitation:
1) Halloween Party Type. {Kid Safe, Mild Scary, Very Scary, Very Gory, Halloween Dance, Hayride, Corn Maze, Movie Theme, Costume Contest, Trick or Treat, Halloween Movie watching marathon, etc.} This is important because some people get do get squeamish around blood and gore, while others love it. Plus for parents, it is a way to decide whether their child or teen can handle the party theme.
2) Date of the Halloween Party. Assuming that since Halloween lands on Sunday this year (2010), you are having a Saturday night party. When writing the invitation use the full date. Example: Saturday October 30th, 2010 --- or The Thirtieth Day of October, in the year Two Thousand and Ten. * You might want to add “Remember to mark your calendar!” or add a “Save The Date” card to your invitation.
3) Time the Halloween Party Begins. If you are having the Halloween guests to another place (like a school gymnasium) or a Halloween event (such as a corn maze), then ask guests to arrive about 20-30 minutes before you plan to leave. This way guests who are running late will not make the whole group late for the event. It is also a good idea to let people know the approximate time that the party will end. This helps your guests to plan their day, evening, or pick-up time.
4) Location of the Halloween. Even if you believe everyone knows by the name of the location where the Halloween is, it is good to add an address to be safe, or consider printing a map and including it in the Halloween invitation, especially if the party is in a home in a housing subdivision or large complex where it is easy to get lost. You might know the area or visit the location often, but think of the guest who only goes there occasionally. Another good idea is to add if there will be balloons or signs marking the location of the Halloween party. When a Halloween party is being held at home, balloons are often put on the mailbox or at the street corner. In the invitation, consider adding a note telling the guest to look for the balloon on the mailbox, yard sign, or other decoration you are using outside the Halloween location.
5) RSVP to Whom and Phone Number. The RSVP name is usually the host of the Halloween party. It is good to note for the guest that it is OK to leave a message on voicemail or text message. This also helps you and other hosts plan (if this applies) on how many supplies are needed. It is good to ask people to RSVP by a set date because this will also help the host save money on buying supplies, although it is always best to have a few extra supplies in case extra people show up. Having an RSVP-by-date will help with a host with a tight Halloween party planning budget.
6) Children’s Party. It is always good to ask parent to let you know if their children have any allergies since you will probably be serving lots of fun Halloween treats.
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