15 Editable Pool Party Invitations You Can Send Immediately

Summer is heating up, and you’ve decided to cool things off with a timeless classic: the pool party. Whether it’s a celebration of a key summer holiday like 4th of July, a birthday bash, or a bachelorette party, pool parties are the perfect way to have some fun in the sun. 

Sending splashy online pool party invitations is the perfect way to have guests counting down the long days until your big event. Pool party invitations do more than just share the details — they set the tone, spark excitement, and get everyone ready to make a splash. 

From playful puns to eye-catching designs, we’ve rounded up the best pool party invitations that are sure to make waves and get your guests counting down the days until your big event.

15 Pool Party Invites That Match Your Theme

Whether you’re planning a sun-soaked birthday bash or a laid-back afternoon with friends, the perfect pool party starts with the perfect invitation. 

There are a ton of party ideas to choose from, so be sure to choose your theme before selecting your invitation. Like the design style, choosing an invitation in line with your theme gives guests an idea of what to expect at your party. Here are some of our favorite pool party invitations for themes ranging from peppy pineapple parties to swanky summer soirees.

1. Pool Party! Invitation

Design: Elizabeth Silver

If you’re having a cookout along with your swimming pool party, consider a pool party invite with a BBQ theme. This design features a colorful palette and BBQ favorites like pineapples and popsicles. To lean into the summer BBQ theme even more, consider one of Greenvelope’s Barbecue Invitations and then follow through at your event with gingham tablecloths, red and yellow plastic condiment containers, and a cooler full of brews. 

2. Peppy Pineapple Party Invitation

Design: Patrice Horvath Design

Host a luau at the pool and ignite guests with this colorful pineapple invite. Accented by bright tropical colors and an array of patterned pineapples, it’s festive and light-hearted — perfect for both adult and children celebrations. Just don’t forget the limbo pole, Hawaiian pizza, leis, hula skirts, and coconut beverages for a classic luau celebration.

3. Fiesta Margarita Invitation

Design: itsibelli

For an adults-only summer bash, this cocktail-inspired invite is the perfect way to kick things off. Featuring a margarita glass front and center, bold color palettes, and contemporary typography, it’s vibrant and fun — just like your poolside bash or cocktail party. Build on the theme by serving various margarita flavors like strawberry and mango and order drink-inspired floaties.

4. Pool Party Classics Invitation

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

The water in this pool-themed invite is so clear and inviting, your guests will want to dive right in and say yes to your RSVP. Pool floats, kickboards, and fins add a festive touch and you can choose from turquoise or navy blue backgrounds to match your vibe.

5. Beach Towel Invitation

Design: Tennie & Co

For a more muted approach, consider this boho-themed pool party invite. A threaded beach throw, beach ball, and fashion-forward flip flops adorn the design which is available in four soft colorways. To tie the boho theme into your party decor, consider a boho tablescape complete with rugs and pillows to sit on, an ice cream party, and a pool full of floaties. 

6. Polka Dot Inner Tube Invitation

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

With the Polka Dot Inner Tube Invite, you have everything you need to invite friends and family to a kids birthday party or a casual summer hangout with the adults. Featuring six different colorways, it’s easy to find a hue that matches a larger theme for the event. Customize the pool party invitation template by creating your own custom color palette or adjusting the font. 

7. Swim Goggles Invitation

Design: Bethany McDonald Design

The Swim Goggles Invitation is the perfect way to celebrate a little tyke’s big day by the pool. Be sure to specify in your title that the event is to celebrate a birthday with a kids pool party or to bring families together for a summer bash. Build on the theme by giving party favors of swim goggles and pool toys that everyone can use during the celebration.

8. Pool Day Classics Invitation

Design: Bonjour Berry

For modern vibes, choose this contemporary invitation that’s perfect for bachelorette pool bashes, birthday parties, and summer bridal showers. It boasts classic iconography of sun hats, citrus fruits, and tropical foliage for an elegant, yet festive look. For something extra fun, ask guests to come dressed to the nines in their best pool party fashion — and then have a quick fashion show featuring all the gorgeous designs. 

9. Watering Pool Invitation

Design: Make and Tell

Looking for a playful invitation? This clever design features a watering can with hand-drawn illustrations of palm fronds, monstera leaves, and hibiscus flowers in the background. At the top of the water is a beach babe sunning by the edge of a pool in the watering can. Creative and vibrant, it’s ideal for summer fun poolside bashes.

10. Razzle-Dazzle Fish Invitation

Design: Patrice Horvath Design

This invite is perfect for a summer birthday party for kids. The colorful design features an array of vibrant fish in different hues framing the party details. Complete your party planning checklist by getting cohesive party supplies including colorful balloons and tablecloths with fish and decorating the space with an under-the-sea theme.

11. Poolside Invitation

Design: 2birdstone

For something sophisticated and fun, look no further than this poolside invite. Featuring a background of tropical leaves, juicy color combos, and contemporary typography, it’s ideal for summertime tea parties as well as poolside baby showers and soirees.

12. Palm Springs Pool Invitation

Design: Carmia Jordaan

For retro and classic vibes, this Palm Springs-inspired pool party birthday invitation is the perfect accompaniment to a vintage pool bash. Customize the high-quality invitation card by choosing from two artist-curated colorways or dream up your own. Share the design on social media if you plan on making it a big bash where anyone can attend. 

13. Bright Splashes Invitation

Design: Laura Bolter Design

If you’re planning a tropical beach party theme, this vibrant invite lets guests know what fun is in store for them. Brush lettering adds a hint of whimsy while sunny watercolor palettes set the tone for the big event.

14. Mermaid Magic Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

This Mermaid Magic Invitation is perfect for the half-fish, half-human you’re celebrating. Featuring a playful mermaid tail with glittering accents like starfish, shells, and bubbles, it’s the perfect way to splish and splash into summer fun. Bonus points if you have enough mermaid tail swimmers to go around.

15. Stir it Up Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Stir things up and plan a memorable bash with this festive invitation. Boasting stir sticks in punchy hues and themed elements like flamingos and pineapples, it’s ideal for adult-themed poolside celebrations. Stock the pool with fruit-shaped floats and serve up some icy treats when things get really hot.

Personal Touches That Take Your Invitation to the Next Level

Once you’ve outlined the type of event, chosen your theme, and settled on an invitation, it’s time to customize your Greenvelope invitation. 

Personalize Your Invite

Once you’re in the customization interface, add your personal details, change the text color and font, and add images and videos. For a birthday pool party, you might want to include a photo of the guest of honor on the birthday party invitation.

Edit the Envelope

Now you can edit the envelope. This is the graphic that will open when guests receive your email announcement. Choose from an array of colors as well as materials, including felt, metallic, kraft, deckled, and vellum. You can also choose from several linings, which range from metallic hues to special patterns. Plus, there are basic patterns that can be selected in many different colors to match your theme.

Add Your Guest List

Input your guest’s names, company names, or a standard greeting for everyone. This will auto-populate on the envelope after you fill in the guest list. Remember to be specific when you’re adding guests’ names so that it’s clear who’s invited. For a children’s party, for example, are you inviting just the kids or are Mom and Dad welcome to stay? If it’s adults only, you’ll want to be sure to invite “Jane and John Smith” and not “The Smith Family.”

Choose a Stamp

Don’t forget a stamp! Choose from standard patterns or find a stamp that mirrors your invitation. You can also upload a custom stamp that is 140 pixels wide by 100 pixels tall. For an upscale brunch, a wax seal sets the tone, but low-key first birthdays should probably skip this step.

Select a Background

Last, finish things off with your background. This is what your envelope and invitation will be positioned in front of. Pick from sandy backdrops, a plain color, or a pattern — or upload a custom image like you doing your best dive. You’re all ready to preview, send, and swim on.

Invite Guests to Your Pool Bash in Style

Instead of a Facebook event that will get lost in the shuffle of dog photos and hashtags, creative digital invitations tell guests your event is special. Greenvelope offers an array of unique designs, created by independent artists, with styles to align with your party’s theme or inspire a theme all on its own. 

For summer pool party invitations that will have guests clamoring to join in, be consistent with the tone and theme of your event. Customize your invitation so guests know they were thoughtfully invited. Don’t forget to experiment with details like envelope color and background, and add personal touches like photo and video. Then all you need to do is finalize the guest list, hit send, and dive into summer.

For more pool party planning ideas, continue browsing our Stationers blog to discover decor, food, and activity tips. Plus, you’ll find ways to celebrate summertime fun whether it’s a birthday, baby shower, or another special event.