Explore Evite's First Birthday Invitations

Your little one is turning one, and Evite is here to help set your celebration up for success. Find the perfect First Birthday template to match your party's theme or get creative and design your own. Customize your digital invitation to suit all your needs. Then send it with ease and seamlessly track RSVPs, all using Evite.

First Birthday Invitations FAQs

How do I make a first birthday party invitation?

Your baby's 1st birthday means this is the first birthday party invite you'll make for them! You've come to the right place.

First, choose from Evite's many free and Premium paperless Invitation templates. You can choose from puns with the word "one," cute woodland animals, your child's favorite Disney characters, and more. We have a design for every birthday theme! If you're feeling creative, you can even design your own Invitation.

Once you have selected a design that fits your party's vibe, you can customize it however you like. Then sit back, relax, and watch the RSVPs roll in.

Want even more templates? Evite has many Kids' Birthday Invitations for all ages.

Can I customize my first birthday party invitation?

At Evite, we bring the templates and tools, and you bring your creative flair. Customize your Invitation's text style, color, format and spacing however you'd like. With Evite's Premium Invitations, you can pick your envelope color, add animated stickers and drop in colorful stamps. Premium Invitations also come with a selection of backgrounds, animated reveals, and effects to choose from!

In addition to making the visuals your own, you can also customize the information on your invite. Add a co-host, include up to 3 registries, and drop in the birthday baby's name along with any other details you like.

What do you write in a first birthday party invitation?

On the invitation for your baby's 1st birthday party, make sure to include:

Your little one's name
The event date, time, and location
RSVP information (like a deadline for when guests should RSVP by, for example)
The party's theme (if you have one)
Any other special information your guests might want to know. For example, if the first birthday party is taking place outdoors, you might want to remind guests to pack sunscreen and picnic blankets.

Once you have that, you just need to add a personal touch.

Feeling creative? Throw in a poem or test out a pun. Prefer to channel Hemingway? Keep your message short and sweet.

Still stuck? We've got you covered with inspiration and wording examples in this handy blog: Birthday party invitation message ideas.

Who should you invite to a first birthday party?

For a first birthday, hosts typically invite close friends and family. Since your baby is only 12 months old, the party will mainly be adults—and that's okay!

Guest list ideas include aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and neighbors who also have young kids. You know your community best. You can choose to keep it small and personal or make it a grand celebration. It all depends on your budget and your personal preferences.

Once you know who to invite, add your guest list to Evite. Then, send your Birthday Invitations easily by email, text, or a shareable link. You'll be able to track your RSVPs all in one place on Evite. How convenient is that?

How far in advance should you send first birthday invitations?

The best etiquette for birthday parties is to send your digital invitations 4 to 6 weeks before the event. That gives your guests time to organize their schedules and it gives you plenty of time to collect RSVPs. Include an RSVP deadline in your invitation details to ensure you have enough time to plan.

How do I keep track of RSVPs for my first birthday invites?

With Evite, of course! What kind of party planning partner would we be otherwise?

Evite lets you monitor your guest list and RSVPs anytime, anywhere. When someone RSVPs to your first birthday invite, you will get a notification by email or text. Plus, you can visit your “My Events” page at any time to see who's in, who's out, and who hasn't responded yet.

How else can I celebrate the birthday baby?

If a great party for the kiddo isn't enough, Evite lets you send digital Birthday Greeting Cards. You can send a card to the birthday kid or their parents to celebrate the day. Choose from hundreds of designs and send your digital Greeting Card in seconds or schedule it ahead of time. Plus, you can add an eGift Card directly to your digital birthday card!

What if I have more events to plan?

Try an annual subscription to Evite Pro! With Evite Pro, you get unlimited access to Premium Invitations and personalization tools.