3 Christmas party invitations surrounded by pine branches

The holiday season is approaching, and you’re already planning an incredible party to celebrate. While you’re busy thinking about party themes, decor, and guest lists, there’s another thing you can’t forget — Christmas party invitations.

If you want to leave a lasting impression this year, you’ll need invites that match your party vibe. In this guide, we’ll share how to create show-stopping party invites and give our favorite designs for different crowds.

How to Create the Ultimate Christmas Party Invitations

You’re only a few steps away from your best-ever Christmas party invites. Here’s how to create your own customized party invitations with Greenvelope.

1. Consider Your Theme and Guest List

First of all, think about what your Christmas party theme will be and who’s invited. The holiday party invitations you choose for the office will be different from what you pick for a formal dinner with loved ones or for a casual Christmas get-together with friends.

2. Find the Perfect Invite

Christmas party invitations: Timeless Tidings Invitation

Design: 2birdstone

After you’re all clear on your guest list and your overall theme, you can start looking for an invitation. We have an impressive collection of digital invitations, and there’s something for every type of Christmas party.

We have designs with Christmas trees and snowflakes, elves and snowmen, and festive classics like this poinsettia-inspired invitation. Choose something elegant, timeless, quirky, whimsical, or traditional — whatever your style, there’s an ideal invitation out there waiting for you.

You’re not limited to just Christmas party invitations, either. As our designs are all customizable, you could even find your dream design within our birthday invitations, winter baby shower invitations, or wedding invitations. Just change a few words and you have the perfect holiday party invite.

3. Personalize Your Christmas Party Invitations

With your design selected, it’s time to get customizing. Get creative with our invitation templates. Make changes to the layout, fonts, and colors, and add your own images if you’ve chosen a photo invitation.

Alongside design changes, don’t forget to personalize your invite wording. You’ll find some sample wording included, but you’re always free to completely customize it. Check out our ideas below on what to say inside your Christmas party invitations.

4. Send Your Invites Out

You’re almost done! The final step is to send your invites out to your guests. Prepare your guest list by uploading or adding your guests’ contact details — either an email address or cell phone number works. Get your invite ready, give everything a final check, then hit send or schedule for a future date.

Once your guests receive your invites, they can RSVP in just a few clicks. The whole process is smooth for both of you, and with your guest list already uploaded, it’s also easier to send future mailings — like Christmas cards or thank you cards.

What Should a Christmas Party Invitation Say?

Your holiday party invites are the perfect excuse to be creative with your wording. Here are some of our favorite Christmas party wording examples to inspire you:

  • Time to deck the halls and hang the mistletoe! Join us for our annual holiday party.
  • We’re here to spread the holiday cheer. Join us for carolling and eggnog.
  • We’d love to have you at our annual jingle mingle holiday party!
  • Merry Christmas from all of us at [Company Name]. We hope you’ll join us for the holiday party of the season.
  • Come and spend New Year’s Eve with us at our better-late-than-never holiday party.
  • It’s time to drink wine and be merry. Will we see you at our festive wine tasting party?
  • You’re cordially invited to the [Surname] annual Christmas dinner for a festive meal, drinks, and carols.

14 More Christmas Party Invitations for Any Crowd

If you’re still looking for inspiration for your Christmas party invites, here are 14 designs for all kinds of celebrations. From cookie exchanges and holiday karaoke parties to ugly sweater parties and Christmas cocktail parties, there’s an invitation to fit your theme.

1. Beribboned Christmas Tree Invitation

Christmas party invitations: Beribboned Christmas Tree Invitation

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

Looking for a Christmas invitation for your girlsmas holiday party or cozy get-together? Look no further than this adorable ribbon-themed invite. Choose from a soft blue border or a glitzy gold one, and pair it with a decorative digital envelope for even more cuteness!

2. The Season to Celebrate Invitation

Christmas party invitations: The Season to Celebrate Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

We adore how sophisticated this elegant minimalist invitation feels. The large font on the front brings a sense of ceremony, while there’s plenty of space on the reverse for all the details about your luxe holiday party.

3. Baking Spirits Bright Invitation

Christmas party invitations: Baking Spirits Bright Invitation

Design: Tennie & Co

This sweet party invite is perfect for a cookie exchange party or even a cookie decorating party! Choose from a handful of festive color options, or ask our design team to work their magic and bring your party colors to life.

4. Spruce Frame Invitation

Christmas party invitations: Spruce Frame Invitation

Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design

Planning a Christmas cocktail party? This luxurious holiday party invite is designed with one in mind — complete with an elegant metallic effect border and matching script font.

5. Partridge Pear Tree Invitation

Christmas party invitations: Partridge Pear Tree Invitation

Design: Carrie ONeal

If you’re looking for a way to invite people to your Christmas dinner party, we love this elegant holiday dinner party invite. The beautiful illustration acts as a lovely backdrop for your party details, and you can include information about your menu on the reverse.

6. Simple Hexagon Border Invitation

Christmas party invitations: Simple Hexagon Border Invitation

Design: Robinson Creative House

This simple yet sophisticated holiday invite is a great choice for an office party or a festive dinner for clients or other professionals. The gold accents add some holiday cheer, and you can use the wording and inclusion of a dress code to set the tone for your event.

7. Mod Nutcracker Invitation

Mod Nutcracker Invitation

Design: Robinson Creative House

This bright and bold nutcracker-themed invitation is wonderful for a holiday party for all your favorite people. Whether you’re hosting friends or family members at home, this contemporary twist on an old classic is a fun design.

8. Watercolor Ornament Invitation

Watercolor Ornament Invitation

Design: Jackie Crawford

Impress your guests with this delicate watercolor ornament invitation. It’s a lovely match for an elegant Christmas party filled with sparkles and holiday cheer!

9. Rockstar Santa Invitation

Rockstar Santa Invitation

Design: Kenzie Raposo Illustration

This rockin’ Santa invitation is ideal if you’re planning a festive karaoke party, and even more so if you’re embracing a retro theme. Include all the must-have details on the front, and share your favorite party highlights on the reverse.

10. Festive Ugly Sweater Invitation

Festive Ugly Sweater Invitation

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

Invite everyone along to your favorite type of party — an ugly sweater party! This sweater-themed invite couldn’t be any more perfect for the occasion, and it’s available in two classic festive color options.

11. Bold Wrapping Paper Invitation

Bold Wrapping Paper Invitation

Design: Holly Whitcomb

Hosting a white elephant gift exchange this year? Let everyone know what to expect with this chic contemporary holiday party invite. We love the bold, modern colors!

12. Poinsettia Pattern Invitation

Poinsettia Pattern Invitation

Design: frau brandt

This contemporary office holiday party invitation is a great choice if you want something more relaxed than your typical company Christmas party invite. Everything from the color palettes to the wide border and fonts make this invite a go-to favorite for modern workplaces.

13. Gingham Christmas Invitation

Gingham Christmas Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Who doesn’t love gingham? This festive plaid party invite comes in green or red, and it’s one of our most-loved picks if you’re hosting a holiday open house or a relaxed Christmas gathering for loved ones.

14. Just The Classics Invitation

Just The Classics Invitation

Design: Hudson Meet Rose

We love the idea of hosting a holiday movie night, and this Christmas movie party invitation couldn’t be any better of a match. You can even ask our designers to swap out the text on the video tapes for your own favorites.

Wow Them All With Your Christmas Party Invitations This Year

The right party invitations can get your guests excited about the big celebration right from the start. Use this guide to help you find your dream festive invite and customize it your way.

Ready to get started? Browse our collection of Christmas party invites to find the one that’s perfect for your occasion — whether you’re hosting a family Christmas dinner or an office holiday party.