Whether it is a kid’s birthday party you are throwing or you are sending out rehearsal dinner invitations, the importance of the invitation has slowly diminished over the last decade because we have other ways of notifying people when a get together situation arises. But the invitation is an art that shows our friends that we really care enough about them to actually get up and send something in the mail. Many of us younger people have probably forgotten what it feels like to receive actual birthday party invitations.
All we get these days are Facebook invites or the occasional mass text to say that they are having a party this Friday and they are wondering if you want to come. So do me a favor next time and actually send out an invitation by mail if you are throwing a party for your friends and family. Everyone who receives an invitation will feel fantastic the rest of the day. Even if you are throwing a children’s birthday party, have the courtesy to send the parents of the kids some kids birthday party invitations. They will appreciate it and I guarantee that more people will decide to show up to your gathering if you simply send them an invite.