Kids Birthday Invitations

Are you throwing a kids birthday party? What fun!

Festive and fabulous kids birthday invitations will start your party off right!

Invitations are exciting because they set the stage for the big event. Get your little guests bubbling with anticipation by delivering invitations that are nothing less than spectacular!

How to Choose the Perfect Kids Birthday Invitations

First and foremost, if your party has a theme, the invitations should definitely correspond with it.

By matching the invitations to the theme, the kids will have a good idea of what type of fun to expect at the party. It will give them something to look forward to, and will let their imaginations come out to play, anticipating all of the festivities that lie ahead!

If you aren't having a theme party, try to choose invitations that show excitement...bright and colorful are almost always a good choice.

How Many Kids Should You Invite?

There are articles and advice all over the place that say you should invite as many children as your child's age. So, let's say your little one is turning three...they suggest inviting three playmates to the party.

I, personally, don't buy into that rule.

I believe that you should invite the number of kids that you feel will be manageable for your situation.

If you're having an indoor party with limited space, the number of kids would be less than if your party were outside with lots of room to run and play.

It also depends on how many adults will be there with you to offer helping hands. Obviously, the more supervision there is, the larger your group size could be.

My best advice to you is to seriously consider what you think you can handle, and plan accordingly. You know your limits...use that as your guide.

Some Things to Note on Your Kids Birthday Invitations

• If you'd like the parents to stay. This is a good idea for larger parties, or for children that you don't know very well.
• How the kids should dress. If it's a theme party, you may want them to come dressed for the occasion. A beach party calls for swimsuits and a towel, while a Wild West party may require everyone to come looking like a cowpoke.
• If they need to bring anything. Consider your circumstances and decide if the kids will need anything extra. For a sleepover, you may want them to bring pillows, sleeping bags, etc., or if you're planning on having a water balloon toss, you may want them to bring a set of dry clothes to change into.
• An end time. For parents that aren't planning on staying at the party, they'll need to know what time to be back to pick up their little ones.

Favorite Kids Birthday Invitation Links

FineStationery.com: With over 1,000 kids birthday invitations to choose from, FineStationery.com is sure to have what you are looking for. They have truly unique birthday invitations that you are able to customize yourself...choosing your own wording, font, and even ink color. If you'd prefer to save the money on customization, you have the option of ordering blank invitations and printing them yourself at home. Very cool!

InvitationBox.com : This is another invitation website that you should definitely check out. They also have a terrific variety of really fun invites, and they offer customized personalization, as well. Once again, if you'd prefer to forego the customization, you could always order blank invitations and print them yourself to save some money.

BuyCostumes.com: BuyCostumes.com is a good source for inexpensive, character-related party invitations. They offer a HUGE variety of themed invitations at very reasonable prices. Their invitations are typically easy, fill-in-the-blank style cards, and are usually sold in packs of 8. They also offer matching thank you notes for a lot of their themes.

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