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Halloween party invitations

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Before you send it.

Halloween invitations get to have the most fun of the year. Whether you’re planning an adults-only costume party, a kids’ trick-or-treat meetup or a candlelit dinner, the invitation sets the tone. It’s also where you tell people whether costumes are encouraged or absolutely required.

Halloween weekend fills up fast, so send yours early. Guests reply from the link, and you’ll know how many little monsters to expect at the candy bowl.

What to include

  • The kind of party: costume party, kids’ party or dinner
  • Date and time
  • Address, with a note if the house is hard to find in the dark
  • Costume expectations or a theme
  • Whether it’s kid-friendly or adults-only
  • An RSVP date

When to send it

Send Halloween invitations two to four weeks ahead. If your party falls on Halloween weekend, aim for early October, because guests are juggling costume parties, kids’ events and trick-or-treating.

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Wording ideas

Costume party
You’re invited to a monster bash! Costumes required. Bad puns encouraged. Saturday, Oct 31 · 8 pm till the witching hour 13 Hollow Lane
Kids
Little ghosts and goblins wanted! Trick-or-treat meetup and pumpkin crafts Saturday, Oct 31 · 4:30 pm Come in costume!
Dinner
Dinner is served… if you dare. A candlelit Halloween supper Friday, Oct 30 at 7 pm Black attire requested

Questions, answered.

Should I require costumes?

Say exactly what you mean: “costumes required,” “costumes encouraged” or “come as you are.” Guests who feel awkward about costumes will appreciate knowing.

When should I host a Halloween party?

For adults, the weekend before Halloween is often easiest, since the 31st itself is busy with trick-or-treating. Kids’ parties work well on the day, early in the evening.

Is it too late to send Halloween invitations?

Two weeks is plenty for a casual party. A digital invitation arrives instantly, so a last-minute party is easy to pull together.

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