Adult Halloween Party Invitations

Are you hosting a Halloween party for adults this year? If so, you'll need to find a perfect invitation to send to the people on your guest list. Find out how to make your own printed or electronic invitations if you are feeling crafty and get ideas of where to purchase fun and colorful invitations if you'd rather go with a store-bought option.

How to Create Your Own Paper Invitations

If you enjoy card making, make your own Halloween party invitations to send out to the adults you plan to invite. Follow the directions below to make your own simple invitation.

Supplies

Black half-fold cards, plain
Orange, purple or yellow cardstock
Silver embossing powder
Embossing ink
Heat source
Large decorative stamp
Ribbon with Halloween theme (optional)
Small silver charm, like a skull (optional)

Directions

Use a paper cutter to make cardstock inserts for the half-fold cards. Measure them so a half-inch of black is showing when placed on the inside of the folded card.
Print off invitation information using black, bold fonts onto the orange cardstock.
Open the invitation so it lays flat.
Dip your Halloween stamp into embossing ink and stamp onto the front center of the card.
Sprinkle embossing powder over the image and lightly tap excess off.
Hold image over heat source until powder melts together.
Let image rest for a few minutes, then fold card.
Optional: Glue ribbon onto front of card in a bow, below or above embossed image. Attach small charm to the center of the bow.
Glue the orange invitation information into the inside of the invitation card.

These invitations are simple, yet elegant. If you want to add a clever saying, try using a Halloween card quotation on the front or inside of the card.

How to Create Email Invitations

If you'd like to create your own initiations but would rather use email to let guests know about the party rather than sending information by mail, there are several options available to you. Register for a free account with an online invitation site like Evite.com, PunchBowl.com or Sendomatic.com if you find this option to be appealing. Each site is simple to use. You may want to create an account on all three, then view the available pre-programmed Halloween theme e-mail invitations so that you can select one that is appropriate for your party.

While the specific instructions may vary from one site to another, the basic procedure involves creating an account using your email address and a password of your choosing. You'll be able to enter the Halloween wording of your choice and be given an opportunity to preview and make changes before sending. Finally, enter contact information for the invitees and send the message.

Finding Halloween Invitations to Purchase

You don't have to go to the trouble of making your own party invitations. There are plenty of places you can find attractive ready-made Halloween party invitations designed with grown-ups in mind. The invitation is the first glance that guests have into your party plans, so align the invite style to your party theme. Theme examples you may want to consider include:

Costumed Adults: If you are hosting a costume party, invitations for adults often have costumed men and women on the front. Examples include the Sinister Couple invitation from Announcing It, the Ghoulish Glam Costume Jam design from Creations by Leslie and the Naughty Witch theme from Polka Dot Design.
Elegant: Elegant Halloween invites may feature shiny ribbons, sparkly pumpkins, fall foliage scenes or flowers. Look for invites with scripted fonts and scroll motifs. Good examples include the the Guys and Ghouls Night Out design from Purple Trail and the Scary Scroll theme from Tiny Prints.
Simple: Sometimes the best invitation is a simple invitation. Plain backgrounds, black, orange or brown lettering and maybe one or two blacked-out graphics are simple but get the point across. Adults do not always need the "frills" that kids do when it comes to invitations. You may want to consider the Basic Black design from Zazzle or any one of the basic postcard and paper designs available from Paper Direct.

Cocktails: Hosting an adult party often means offering up some alcoholic beverages. If this is true for your party, look for an invite that features a cocktail design with some spooky elements, like spiders or bats. The Eat, Drink and Be Scary design from Polka Dot Design and the Martini Adult Halloween Invitations from Etsy are good options.
Scary: Skip the cutesy mummy or happy pumpkin on an adult Halloween party invitation. Instead, look for ones that have haunting, barren trees, gory severed body parts, life-like gravestones or skulls and cross bones. The Graveyard Postcard from Zazzle is a good option, as is the Pop-up Skeletons invitation from Fine Stationery.

Remember to add any pertinent information, such as the time of the party, whether RSVPs are required and whether the adults should come costumed or dressed in orange and black, to the invite before sending.

Invitation Considerations for Adult Halloween Parties

Whether you decide to make or purchase invitations, the style you choose should reflect the theme of your party. No matter what type of invitation you use, it's important that the images and wording you use makes it clear that your Halloween party is only for adults. Avoid using images that show kids and add a small notation about the party being "adults only" in your invitation wording. One way to accomplish this by adding a small asterisk symbol at the bottom of the invite and write "Adults Only Party."

When to Send Your Invitations

Since people often make plans for Halloween in advance, you'll want to give your guests plenty of notice. It's ideal to send your invitations four weeks in advance. If that's not practical, consider sending a casual "save the date" email to the people you want to invite, letting them know to watch their mailbox or inbox for a formal invitation at a later time.

If you wait to send invitations too close to the event, you may find that your friends have already committed to attend other events or participate in different activities. It's also important to give people plenty of time to come up with creative costume ideas in between the time they learn about your party and the actual event.

Eerie Invites for Adults

Plan an adult party for everyone in your circle that is sure to be the talk of the neighboorhood. Invitations are an essential part of the Halloween party, so make sure yours are top-notch!