18th Birthday Invitations: 15 Designs for Any Type of B-Day Bash

Turning 18 is worth celebrating! Whether you’re entering adulthood and planning a big bash with your friends or you’re a parent throwing a special celebration for this milestone, finding birthday invitations is at the top of your list. 

With this list of 18th birthday invitations, you’ll find designs for any party style. Choose an invitation that matches your party theme — from a masquerade ball or boho birthday to a beach party or game night. There’s a style for every personality including sophisticated templates and light-hearted designs.

18th Birthday Invitations: 15 Fun and Festive Designs

Light it up with these 18th birthday party invitation designs! Choose a shimmery birthday invite for a glam celebration, opt for a photo card to put the honoree in the spotlight, or select a colorful design for a vibrant party. It’s easy to match the invite design to a party theme with hundreds of color schemes, catchy titles, and fun graphics. Here are our favorite 18th birthday invitation designs with a style to suit your personality.

1. Mod Marble Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)

With this modern 18th birthday invitation card, guests will be eagerly anticipating the special celebration. It comes in several vibrant hues and you can upload your own photo featuring the birthday honoree.

2. Surprise! Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

What’s more exciting than a surprise party? With this confetti surprise party invite, the birthday star is sure to have a memorable party. Featuring bold letters in holographic colors and gold confetti, it’s eye-catching and will have guests instantly saying “yes” on the RSVP.

3. Let’s Celebrate Invitation

Design: Nicole Winn

This gold birthday invitation is perfect for honoring a special someone’s big milestone. Customize the design by uploading a photo of the star of the show and then choose from different fonts to make it truly unique. With five artist-curated color schemes, there’s a hue for every birthday party theme.

4. Brunch Blooms Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

For a fancy and formal birthday celebration, look no further than this brunch design. Featuring a beautiful spread of watercolor flowers, fruits, and sweet treats, it’s the perfect eighteenth birthday invite for a mid-day party. The elegant birthday invitation can also be used for other milestones like a sweet sixteen or events like a nonprofit fundraiser.

5. Yas Queen! Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

If your 18th birthday invitations need confident energy, this playful invitation stands out from the crowd — just like the special honoree. The spirited design features a die-cut shape, a bold font, and several colorful background options. The fun design carries over to the envelope where you’ll find mini crowns and tiaras for the birthday king or queen.

6. Wildcard Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Hosting a game night party for your b-day bash? This 18th birthday invitation template sets the tone for the event. Designed to look just like a real playing card, it’s perfect if you’re having an 18th birthday party trip to Las Vegas or throwing a game night at your house.

7. White Summer Chic Invitation

Design: Loree Mayer Design

This white birthday invitation is perfect for an all-white birthday bash. Featuring a crisp, all-white background and silvery font, it’s minimal but eye-catching. Add the event details and send it out via email and text. Plus, you can share the design on social media to tell all your friends about the big event.

8. Confetti Shimmer Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Shimmer and shine as you make your way into adulthood with this glamorous 18th birthday party invitation template. It comes in three color palettes including black and white, pink and black, and blue and black. The silver invite features glittering confetti for a whimsical feel. The festive design is also perfect for other celebrations like cocktail parties.

9. Gold Stars Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Simple and fun, this invite is all about the celebrant. Featuring an understated background design, a hint of gold glitter on the envelope, and gold stars on the card, it’s perfect if you want a hint of glitz. Upload a photo of the birthday honoree and add the event details before sending it off to everyone on your guest list.

10. Wild Party Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Whether you’re hosting a pool party for your 18th birthday or a festive neon dance night, this colorful invite sets the mood. Available in several vibrant hues including turquoise, purple, and pink, there’s a color palette to match any party decor.

11. Shimmering Deco Diamond Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

This black and gold invite features a diamond frame that proudly displays the event details surrounded by a burst of gold confetti and gold glitter. It’s packed with star power, just like the birthday honoree.

12. Metallic Party Hat Invitation

Design: Phrosne Ras

Use this elegant birthday invitation to ask guests to celebrate your journey into adulthood. Choose from gold or rose gold accents and select a background color palette that matches your party theme. Featuring a fun party hat and metallic accents, the design is festive, joyous, and sophisticated all in one.

13. Party Time Grid Invitation

Design: Lulu and Isabelle

Looking for fun and playful vibes to set the tone for your 18th birthday bash? This paint splatter invitation bursts into view with neon hues on a black background. 

14. Textured Flora Invitation

Design: Manu Torres

For the 18-year-old who loves art and nature, this invitation is sure to please. Featuring a design inspired by floral arrangements, it’s bold, artsy, and one of a kind. The front of the invite is dedicated to stunning colors and intricate design while the back is home to event details. 

15. Perfect Summer Vibes Invitation

Design: Bonjour Berry

Celebrate your birthday with a summer-themed bash that’s bursting with sunshine and warmth. This summer-filled invite offers three different colorful backgrounds and summer vibes that are perfect for an 18th birthday pool party or beach bash.

Slay the Invite Game with High-Quality Designs

When it comes to 18th birthday invitations, Greenvelope has what you need to get guests stoked for your big bash. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated evening with fireworks and confetti or a daytime pool party, there’s an adult birthday invitation to match. 

Once you select an invitation design, make it as unique as you are. Customize the font, switch up the color scheme, and even add music. Once you’re done, hit send to instantly deliver the invite to your friends’ email inboxes or via text message.

Want inspiration to plan the party of the year? Continue browsing our Stationers blog where you’ll find birthday party ideas for everything from themes and decor to food and activities to celebrate.