Free Birthday Party Invitations

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Free Birthday Party Invitations Cut Costs

Using free birthday party invitations is one way to help keep the total cost of a party as low as possible. Birthday parties – for people of any age - can cost quite a bit. Frequently, parties for young kids as well as parties for adults turning 30, 40, 50 or any milestone age can grow quite large when the guest list is created. When the cost of a venue, food, a cake, decorations, and games are added together, the party can get pretty expensive. So, for those who want to save a few dollars, it's smart to either find free invitations or save money by hand making them.

Free Printable Party Invitations

Find Invitations Early

It's possible to find really great free birthday party invitations or invitation templates on the internet. However, to make sure that the best invitation for the occasion is obtained, the search should be started early.

Many birthday parties have themes. No matter what the preferred theme, it's important to have invitations that match. When free invitations are desired, it may take a bit of searching to find the perfect design for the party.

Evite

One of the most popular sources for free invitations available on the internet is Evite. Not only is sending invitations free, but using the service is also very simple.

When using Evite, a person planning a party must log on to the Evite website. Next, the party planner can select an invitation with a particular theme. While the choices are not endless, there is a good selection. Finally, the party's information must be entered as well as the e-mail addresses for the invited guests.

Once the Evite is sent, guests will receive e-mail notification that they have been invited to a party. The guest can then electronically RSVP for the party. For a young child's party, obviously the Evite must be sent to parents’ e-mail addresses.

One of the most convenient features of Evite is that it keeps track of the "yes" and "no" responses and even sends reminders to those who forgot to respond to the invitation!

Print Free Invitations at Home

If electronic party invitations are not wanted, there are other ways to obtain paper invitations for free (or at a minimal cost).

There are several websites that provide free templates for birthday party invitations. One such website is Free SerifSoftware.com which provides many choices. The party planner must choose a desired template and add the party information. Then, the invitations can be printed on a home computer. The only costs associated with this type of invitation are the paper, the ink for the printer, the envelopes, and the cost of postage.

Make Invitations by Hand

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It's hard to go wrong with free birthday party invitations made by hand. Handmade invitations can be creative, fun, and they will display a personal touch.

There are many websites, such as the Do It Yourself Network and MakingGreetingCards.com which provide lots of ideas for great homemade birthday party invitations with various themes. Of course, like computer printed invitations, homemade invitations will have some small costs associated with them, like the materials used, the envelopes and the cost to mail them.

Invitations and More

After free birthday party invitations are sent, it's time to start thinking about coordinating nametags for party guests, place cards, and thank you notes. Most of these items can be obtained at the same time the birthday cards are created. Having them available in advance of the party can prevent frustration that is unnecessary during the party planning process.