Finding Nemo Theme Party Invitation
With all the invitation card and envelope ideas posted during the past few weeks, maybe it is time to again take a look at a few important points about party invitations and what you should keep in mind when you plan this part of your child’s birthday party.
After you and your child have decided about the theme of the party and the number of guests that will be coming to the party, the obvious step is to decide about the party invitations.
If the party will have a definite theme, the invitation cards should be in keeping with the theme. For instance, an invitation card with an image of a Dalmation puppy will let everyone know the theme before they even get to the party. It is also a subtle suggestion for gift ideas for those who don’t have any idea what to get the birthday boy or girl.
When I planned my granddaughter, Mia’s, Finding Nemo theme party, the invitation card really reflected the theme of the party. when she turned 4, the party did not have a theme, but I still used an image on the envelope to show that the children were invited to her 4th birthday party.
You can buy themed and personalised invitation sets or you can make the party invitations yourself, the important thing is to make sure that all the details of the party are enclosed in the card:
1. Information that should be on the invitation cards:
* The day and date of the party
* The location of the party
* The time the party starts and ends – that way parents will know when to pick up their children again.
* A contact number or RSVP so that parents can let you know if their child will attend.
* If the party guests are expected to dress according to the party theme, you should also include this information in the invitation.
* In the case of babies and toddlers you should always mention that a parent or grandparent must accompany the child to the party.
2. How long before the party should you send out the invitations?
Invitations can be send out a mere two weeks before the party. People tend to read an invitation card, then put it down somewhere and in our busy lives, it is so easy to forget about the invitation, so don’t send it out too early but also try not to deliver it a mere two days before the party.
Something else that you should keep in mind is not to expect everybody on your list to let you know that their child/children will attend the party. Even if it is a little extra work, phone the ones that have not responded at least three days before your kid’s theme party to find out if the child or children will attend. A parent may not have responded because they were not even aware of the event.
This action will also help you to confirm the total headcount that will be attending and you will be able to plan the catering, games and activities as well as the party favours more accurately.
If parents drop off their children for the party, subtly remind them about the time they must pick up the children again. I know it is sometimes difficult as you can feel that it is impolite to do so, but you have worked hard to make your kid’s party a success and unless you really have enough energy to handle some tired, grumpy kids after the party, it is your right to do it.
3. Delivering the invitations:
There are quite a few ways in which you can deliver the party invitations; the easiest way is to either mail the invitations if you have the addresses of the party guests. You can also take your child by car and drop off the invitations in the mailboxes if he or she knows where the party guests live. If it is possible to do it, make this an exciting outing when it is dark, your child will love the secret element of dropping off the invitations when his or her friends are in the house and not being able to see him/her.
If your child is hand delivering the invitations at school, take care not to hurt the feelings of the children not invited to the party. One solution for this is to ask the teacher to put the cards in the invited child’s bag at the end of the day. If your child is old enough he can discreetly hand out the invitations, just make sure that he understands why it must be done discreetly.
Invitations to a kid’s theme party should be part of the fun of the party and if you involve your kid in it from the start, you will be able to form a special bond with your child and one that he or she will always cherish and be able to carry forward to the time when they have to plan their own children’s theme parties.
Have fun!
I regret not making an invitation card during my baby’s 1st year birthday. I was thinking it was too much of a hassle but later realize it was suppose to be a good idea that the invitation card can be used as a souvenir.
Ill keep these tips in mind for his 2nd birthday party.
Warmly,
Susan M. Freeland
Author of Purecalm Reviews