50th Birthday Invitation Wording
Even among the other big “milestone” birthdays, 50 is a big deal. After all, plenty of people cruise past 30 and 40 without a second thought. But there’s something about being a half-century old that makes a person stop and take notice.
There’s a long to-do list when you’re organizing a 50th birthday bash, but one top priority is sending out invitations. You can always order premade invites, but these days it’s easy to customize using templates or even create your own. Whatever form your invites take, this article will help you come up with the perfect 50th birthday invitation wording.
Examples
Even with the above tips, you might be hard-pressed to come up with your own wording from scratch. Fortunately, it gets a lot easier when you look at some actual examples. Feel free to use the following wording samples as templates, or just browse them for ideas.
Basic
- Please Join Us For A
50th Birthday Bash
In Honor Of
Jan Nelson
Saturday, February 9, 2018 at 8 pm
The Nelson Home
1234 50th Street SW, Lakeville
RSVP to John Nelson (phone/email) by Feb. 1
No Gifts – Your Presence is Present Enough! - Nifty at Fifty!
You’re Invited to a 50th Birthday Potluck For
Dan Joyner
Please Bring Your Favorite Dish to Share - Can You Believe It?
Juanita is Turning 50!
Let’s Help Her Celebrate 5 Decades in Style!
Funny
- There’s Something in the Air…
Yes, Greg Berman is Officially an Old Fart
Join Us As We Celebrate His Five Decades on the Planet - The Half Century Club
Not As Much Fun As the Mile High Club
But Still Pretty Awesome
Join Us As We Come Together to Celebrate
Ann Holton’s 50th Birthday
Welcome to the Club, Ann! - 50 Years!
5 Decades!
Half a Century!
Now That I Have Your Attention, Please Join Us For A
50th Birthday Party
In Honor Of
Bill Wong
For Her
- Still Fabulous at 50
Join Us For Wine and Appetizers in Celebration Of
Joan’s 50th Birthday! - Some Things Get Better With Age
Join Us For a Fabulous 50th Birthday Party Honoring
Gail Smith
For Him
- He’s Officially Over the Hill
But He Still Hasn’t Had His Fill
Join Us For Beer and BBQ As We Celebrate
Rick Cohen’s 50th Birthday! - Vintage Dude Alert
Brandon McKay is Turning 50!
Join Us For Cocktails and Conversation to Mark the Big Day
Surprise Party
- Can You Keep a Secret?
Leslie Black is Turning 50!
Please Join Us For A
Surprise 50th Birthday Party
Did We Mention It’s a Surprise? Don’t Spill the Beans!
General Tips
It may be an extra-special birthday, but the basics of writing a good invitation still apply. There are just a few key points that are particular to 50th birthday party invites:
1. Use “over the hill” jokes with caution. Anyone turning 50 has to expect a little teasing. In fact, it might be awkward if no one tried to crack a single “old fart” joke. Still, before you include such jokes in your invite, pause to think about how the guest of honor might react. In many cases, gentle teasing is the best option.
2. Keep your secrets. If it’s a surprise party (as many 50th birthday parties are), make that fact as clear as possible in the invitation. Remember that anyone who has contact with the guest of honor could potentially spill the beans. The chances of keeping your secret improve when you use prominent and emphatic language to drive home the point.
3. Send your invites early. For a big birthday like this, some guests may be willing to travel long distances to attend. Of course, it’s easier to make travel plans if you know of the event well in advance. If you can’t get your invitations done early enough, consider calling or emailing important invitees to give them a heads up.
