40th Birthday Invitation Verse
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Writing the perfect 40th birthday invitation verse is the first step in throwing the perfect party for someone’s big day. 40 is a milestone birthday, and personalized invitation wording will make it all the more special for the guest of honor.
Writing Invitation Verse
The party stores and card stores are filled with pre-printed birthday party invitations – why bother writing your own? Well, those mass produced invitations might be perfectly acceptable for some celebrations, but other parties are just too special to go for anything run of the mill, and 40th birthday parties are one of those occasions. Taking the time out to pen a few lines of personalized verse is an ideal way to express just how important the event really is.
Writing 40th birthday invitation verse isn’t as intimidating as it sounds. The first step is to have a mini brainstorming session to get those creative juices flowing. Write down all of your ideas as they come to you – you can cherry pick the best ones later. Consider the characteristics and personality of the person involved and work those into your wording if you can. You only need to come up with a few lines; they can be rhyming lines, they can be blank verse or some jumble in between. Remember, you’re not trying to be named poet laureate. Even the simplest little stanza is bound to get rave reviews when it comes from the heart.
A word of caution about birthday invitation wording: it is pretty standard to make a few good natured jabs about age in these verses, especially for a birthday like the big 4-0. The flipside of this is that not every birthday boy or girl is in the mood for joking. If the person for whom you’re throwing the party is taking the birthday particularly hard, there's no need to rub it in on the party invitations. For people who are mourning their lost youth, save the jokes for another occasion.
40th Birthday Invitation Verse Ideas
Need some ideas to get the ball rolling? Consider the following invitation wording ideas:
Over the hill and far away
Susan is turning 40 today!
Come celebrate with us on January 15
7 p.m.
40 years old – and he still hasn’t learned a thing!
Celebrate Steve’s 40th birthday with us
January 15, 7 p.m.
The Big 4-0?
Say it ain’t so!
40th birthday party for Susan
January 12, 7 p.m.
See you there!
The balloons are all hung
The lights turned down low
Make sure to stay hidden
So Stephen won’t know!
Stephen is turning 40, help us celebrate with a big birthday bash!
January 12, 7 p.m.
Shh, it’s a surprise!
Things to Keep in Mind
While you are trying to come up with a few lines to make your invitation specifically for a 40th birthday party, don’t forget to include all of the basics that have to be on any party announcement. The following information should be on your invite, no matter what kind of verse you use:
- Location of the party - Don’t forget to include directions and a map.
- Start time, and if appropriate, ending time
- Whether the party is adults only or if the kids are welcome to attend
- What guests should bring - This may include requests for drinks, snacks, games, and so on.
- Any special dress requirements – Is the party formal? Casual? A pool party?
- Reply information for responding to the invitation – Include an email and/or phone number for the host, along with an RSVP deadline, if desired.
- Whether or not the party is a surprise party – For a surprise party, remember to be very specific about when guests should arrive and when the surprise is supposed to happen, so latecomers don’t pull up to the party location along with the guest of honor.
You should also be sure to adhere to the rules of when to send an invitation. It is best to get your announcements out to everyone several weeks in advance, so people have time to make arrangements like babysitters and to clear their calendar for the big day.
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