Invitation Maker
Fill in the details, pick a style, and download something you can print or send. No watermark, no account.
What an invitation has to tell people
Five things, and everything else is decoration: what it is, who it is for, when, where, and how to reply. The most commonly forgotten is the year — obvious to you in October, ambiguous to someone finding the card on their fridge in January. The second is an RSVP deadline, without which people simply do not reply. Everything else is style, and style matters far less than a guest being able to find the venue.
Wording that works
| Occasion | Opening line |
|---|---|
| Birthday | "You are invited" · "Come and celebrate" |
| Wedding | "Together with their families" · "Request the pleasure of your company" |
| Dinner | "Come for dinner" · "Please join us at the table" |
| Baby shower | "A baby is on the way" · "Let’s shower the parents-to-be" |
| Christmas | "Christmas drinks" · "Join us for mulled wine" |
A few things worth being explicit about, because guests will otherwise ask individually: whether children are invited, whether food is being served, what to wear if it is anything other than obvious, and whether to bring anything.
When to send
| Event | Send | RSVP deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Casual gathering | 2–3 weeks ahead | A few days before |
| Dinner party | 3–4 weeks | 1 week before |
| Big birthday | 4–6 weeks | 2 weeks before |
| Wedding | 6–8 weeks, after a save-the-date | 3–4 weeks before |
| Anything in December | 6+ weeks — diaries fill early | 2 weeks before |
Set the RSVP deadline earlier than you actually need it. A meaningful share of people reply on the deadline, and another share reply after it.
How to use the Invitation Maker
- Pick the occasion — heading and wording fill in automatically.
- Enter who it is for, the date, time and place.
- Choose a style and colours.
- Download for print at 300 dpi, or a smaller file to send in a message.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a watermark?
No. The downloaded image contains only your invitation.
What size should I print?
A6 (105 × 148 mm) is the standard postcard-style invitation and fits a C6 envelope. A5 is double that. 5 × 7 inches is the usual US size.
Can I send it digitally?
Yes — use "download for sharing", which produces a smaller file suitable for messaging apps and email.
Can I add a photo?
Not in this tool, which is text and colour only. For a photo invitation you need a design editor.
Should I include the year?
Yes. It is the most commonly omitted detail and the one that causes actual confusion, especially for events booked months ahead.
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Last reviewed September 4, 2026. Results are estimates for general information only.