Personality

• Before you even choose the invites, gauge the honoree's personality. Ask yourself if she is softhearted and sentimental, if shes love a good joke or if there are hobbies or interests close to her heart. Consider the things that make her special and incorporate them into the invitation's wording. For instance, if she's fond of the Beatles, consider taking a snippet of lyrics from her favorite Beatles' song and turning it into a rhyming invite for her birthday. Use a rhyming dictionary to help you turn the original lyrics into the perfect birthday party invitation introduction.
  
  If you feel that song lyrics are not her style and want something a bit more sentimental, consider using inspirational quotes in your invite's introduction. Use quotes about the importance of friendship, getting older or quotes that you know are close to her heart.
  
  

The Basics

• The most important part of a birthday invitation isn't the introduction, but the details that ensure the guest knows the party's time and location. Include the date, time and address. If there are any local landmarks nearby the party's location, instruct guests to look for these landmarks as a way to help them find the party destination. Include any RSVP instructions as well. Give the guest several ways to get in touch with you such as a secondary phone number or an email address.
  
  Use the space below the address and time to leave any special instructions for the guest. If the guest needs to bring a dish, make sure to let them know. Include all the information the guest needs in the invitation. Never assume that they'll figure out any key information on their own. Take the time to spell out all details the guest needs to know before they arrive.