Q&A for How to Invite People to a Party

You may need to reach out to them personally. If you sent a digital invitation, you might consider calling your guests to ask if they received your invitation. Digital invitations are sometimes forwarded to the spam folder.

Consider how much food you can serve and potential fire hazard risks when increasing the headcount of your party, and ask guests to RSVP. A common mistake that people make when they're inviting people is not capping the guest list. Even if you have a big open space, opening up the guest list can raise many red flags.

Yes. They probably haven't forgotten if they all had such a great time, but if you remind them, you're letting them know that you are happy to see them again this year. You can be very casual with your reminder; use social media, telephone or write. Just tell them that you are really looking forward to the Christmas markets and catching up with them again. You don't have to use the words remind or invite, just make contact so your guests feel welcome to enjoy your hospitality. Anyone that can't make it this year will have a chance to tell you too so that you won't be left wondering who is and isn't going to come.

Yes. However, you need to have the email or Facebook information for all of your guests.

You could send an email or a letter, or just tell them in person quietly. You can also ask them to keep the invitation to themselves so others don't get their feelings hurt.

For formal parties, you can consider invitations through the mail. However, for the majority of parties it is perfectly appropriate to send invitations through a Facebook "event." An example of wording a party invitation may be: "I am having a party at [day and time] at [location]. There will be good food, drinks, dancing, and conversation. I hope you can make it!"

You could say to them, "Hi! I am having a pool party, can you make it? If you can, make sure to bring your swim suit and a towel! Hope you can make it!"

Yes, most people will expect to pay for their own food at a restaurant, unless you've specified that it will be catered or something like that.

You should only mention attire if the party is going to be fancy - say a dinner party, cocktail party, or even tea party. If you don't mention attire, then guests will assume it's a casual event and dress accordingly.

Not knowing them is a great way to start a positive relationship. Say it's is a block party and use this time to get to know one another.

You can address the invitation to "person's name" and a plus one. This is deemed to be polite and acceptable, just only use it for couples otherwise your event might be a bit larger than you thought!

Yes, you should RSVP to a bridal shower, so that the organizer is aware of who is coming and what arrangements to make by way of catering, seating, games, etc. Follow the suggested method outlined in the invitation.

Texts are an option. You could try making invitations on Canva or any other creative platform to create a textable invitation. You also can go with the classic print-and-send. You could also ask people in person. Online invitations are the best way to go so they don't forget.

If the invitation arrives in written form, it will be accompanied by a printed card. Return that to the host. If the invitation is extended by telephone, an RSVP may be made by phone, text, email or written letter.