11 Christmas Eve Invitations for All Types of Celebrations
The holiday season is a magical time to gather with family, friends, and loved ones. Whether you’re hosting a cozy Christmas dinner, an elegant cocktail party, or a lively family-friendly celebration, your Christmas Eve invitation sets the tone and gets your guests excited for the festivities ahead.
In this guide, we’ll share our favorite Christmas Eve invitation designs, explore key details you should include, and provide wording ideas to help you set the right tone.
11 Christmas Eve Invitation Designs
Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, a family-friendly gathering, or an elegant cocktail party, choosing the right Christmas invitation template will help to set the perfect tone for your holiday celebration.
With Greenvelope’s customizable digital invitations, you can adjust fonts, colors, images, and wording to perfectly match your party theme. That also means you don’t have to limit yourself. See a holiday card or even a thank you card you like? You can make it your own and turn it into a Christmas Eve invitation.
Here are some of our favorite designs you can choose from.
1. Festive Winter Cocktails Invitation
Design: Hooray Creative
Toast the season with this festive Christmas Eve cocktail party invitation! Featuring holiday-themed cocktail illustrations and four editable colorways, it’s easy to customize and perfect for setting a cheerful, spirited tone for your gathering.
2. White Elephant Gift Invitation
Design: Jen Montgomery
This white elephant Christmas Eve invitation is sure to set the tone for an evening full of fun at your holiday gathering. With the candy cane-esque border, playful typography, and quirky gift-themed illustrations, it’s perfect for friends, family, or office White Elephant parties. The design is fully customizable for a zero-dollar “found gift” or traditional exchange with a spending limit.
3. Cozy Plaid Invitation
Design: Eric Clegg Design
Gather round the fireplace with this plaid-bordered Christmas Eve invitation! Available in several festive color palettes, it’s the perfect design for spreading yuletide cheer at a cozy holiday party. This invitation design is even backside-supported, giving you extra space for details like your dinner menu or instructions for a gift exchange.
4. Festive Holly Wreath Invitation
Design: Kid Collective
Bring your loved ones together to decorate the Christmas tree with this holly wreath invitation. The gold foil stars and envelope bring a little sparkle to the design. You can choose the classic red and green color pallette, pick from the blue, brown, or purple options, or work with our designers for a completely custom hue.
5. Festive Ugly Sweater Invitation
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery
Everyone loves a classic ugly sweater party during the holiday season — and we have the perfect invite to match. This Christmas sweater invitation design is adorned with playful Christmas trees and reindeer heads. Delight your guests when they open the card by playing a Christmas song with Greenvelope’s music integration feature.
6. Oh What Fun Invitation
Design: Jen Montgomery
This Oh What Fun Christmas Eve invitation is sure to deliver holiday cheer! Bold, playful, and full of personality, the design is perfect for jolly shenanigans like ugly sweaters, Secret Santa, a holiday PJ parade, caroling, or a Toys for Tots drive.
7. Christmas Goodies Invitation
Design: Vera Lim
Sweeten the season with these cookie-covered Christmas goodies invitation. Featuring charming illustrations of gingerbread men, cookies, berries, cinnamon, and more, this design is perfect for a cookie-decorating party. Available in mint, pink, and cream color options, fully customizable to suit your festive celebration.
8. Festive Dinner Party Invitation
Design: Make and Tell
Invite your nearest and dearest with this holiday dinner invitation. The hand-illustrated party table, complete with figgy pudding, sets a festive tone for your Christmas Eve celebration. All that’s left for you to do is load your table or kitchen island with your favorite Christmas party food.
9. Spruce Frame Invitation
Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design
If you’re going more upscale for your Christmas Eve celebration, try this foil-pressed invitation design. The gilded elegant typography lets your guests know they’re in for a special evening. It’s backside-supported, so you can add dress code details on the reverse side.
10. Vintage Cocktails Invitation
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery
Celebrate Christmas Eve in timeless style with a cocktail Christmas party that exudes sophistication. This merry little mixer invitation, adorned with midcentury sparkles and vintage red and green cocktail illustrations, sets the tone for an evening of glamour and holiday cheer.
11. Watercolor Ornament Invitation
Design: Jackie Crawford
For a more modern, minimalistic design, this Watercolor Ornament Invitation really delivers. It’s a versatile option that works for a dressed-up or dressed-down party vibe. Plus, in addition to the classic red and green hues, it’s available in blue, purple, and pink.
What Should You Include in Your Christmas Eve Invitation?
When creating your holiday party invitations, it’s important to include the basics while adding touches of festive flair in your wording and design. A well-crafted invite ensures your guests feel welcomed, informed, and excited about your holiday celebration.
Here’s what every great Christmas party invitation should include:
- Event type: Be clear whether it’s an elegant dinner party, Christmas cocktail celebration, family-friendly gathering, or a casual holiday open house.
- Date and time: Specify the start time and, if relevant, the end time. Mention your time zone for guests traveling from out of town.
- Location: Include the full address, directions, and any parking details. Digital invitations can integrate maps for easy navigation.
- Dress code: Whether it’s cozy pajamas, dressy holiday attire, or festive ugly sweater party style, letting guests know helps them prepare.
- RSVP details: Include a clear response deadline and the method for responding. Digital invitations like Greenvelope’s include an easy RSVP feature that makes it simple for guests to reply in seconds. Plus, it’s easy for you to track responses and automate both RSVP and event reminders.
- Special touches: Highlight your holiday dinner menus, party theme details, or seasonal activities such as a Christmas tree lighting, gift exchange, or photo card station.
Christmas Eve Party Invitation Wording Ideas
Your wording sets the tone for your holiday season event, whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere, elegant sophistication, or family-friendly fun. Here are sample invitation wordings for each style, incorporating natural holiday cheer.
Cozy Wording
- Join us for a warm Christmas Eve by the fire with loved ones, complete with cookies, cocoa, and holiday cheer.
- Gather around our Christmas tree for a festive evening filled with laughter, Christmas dinner, and the holiday spirit that makes this season magical.
- Let’s celebrate the season together with cozy vibes, good food, and merry Christmas magic that will warm your heart.
Elegant Wording
- You’re cordially invited to an evening of elegance and holiday cheer under twinkling lights for an unforgettable Christmas cocktail celebration.
- Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve with cocktails, dinner, and festive merriment with cherished friends.
- Join us for a night of holiday sophistication and joy where elegant traditions meet modern celebration.
Family-Friendly Wording
- Jingle all the way to our Christmas Eve celebration! Cookies, crafts, and fun await the whole family for an evening filled with pure holiday spirit.
- Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of games, laughter, and holiday cheer.
- Deck the halls and join us for an unforgettable Christmas Eve get-together with loved ones of all ages.
It’s Time to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Your Christmas Eve invitation is more than just a way to share details. It sets the tone for a festive and memorable evening. With Greenvelope’s customizable templates, you can bring your vision to life, whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner, an elegant cocktail party, or a lively family-friendly celebration. Personalize wording, fonts, colors, and imagery. Then share invitations via text or email, and easily track RSVPs.
Check out Greenvelope’s collection for all your festive needs — from holiday cards to Christmas dinner invitations and New Year’s Eve celebration invites.
