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Top Summer Party Invite Trends

Kidzworld got to chat with the cool peeps at InvitationBox.com about some of the hottest trends for party invitations this summer!

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Kidzworld: What can I celebrate this summer?
This summer’s all about relaxing and spending time with family and friends or just picking a date for all of your friends to get together as a group for some good times!

Kidzworld: What should my summer party theme be?
Pools, water slides, bouncy castles, beaches, BBQs and fiestas – anything fun or vibrant to cool down during these hot summer months!

How long before my summer party should I send out the invitations?
Mail your party invitations 2-3 weeks before the big event – at the latest!

Kidzworld: Most invitations are rectangles - how about other shapes and sizes?
Try a square – it stands out in the mail!

Kidzworld: What are the coolest colours for summer invitations?
The coolest colors for summer invitations make you want to jump in the pool: turquoise, aqua and bright blue all work … or heat things up with a mixture of orange, pink or lime.

Kidzworld: What are some of the best images to use for summer party invitations?
The most popular designs for summer include stuff you’d find at the beach or around the pool: BBQs, sunshine or tropical luaus! Let your guests know that if they come to YOUR party, they’ll be beating the heat, relaxing and having fun with family and friends.

Kidzworld: How can I make sure my invitations are eco-friendly?
Look for paper and cards that contain 10% post-consumer fiber content, are made using wind-generated electricity and are SFI and FSC certified.

Kidzworld: Is it important that my invitations match my event?
You don’t HAVE to, but it will give your guests a preview of the fun party ahead!

Kidzworld: How can I make my own invitations at home?
Be creative! Try cutting out shapes from construction paper, writing out the party details and adding feathers, jewels, beads or pipe cleaners to make it your own.

Kidzworld: What info should I put on my party invitation?