{"id":21472,"date":"2025-11-10T22:22:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T04:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=21472"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:40:18","slug":"christmas-dinner-invitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-dinner-invitation\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Customizable Christmas Dinner Invitations &#038; Wording Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-of-people-clinking-their-glasses.jpeg\" alt=\"Christmas dinner invitation: top view of people clinking their glasses\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-of-people-clinking-their-glasses.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-of-people-clinking-their-glasses-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-of-people-clinking-their-glasses-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guest list is taking shape and the menu is coming together, so it&#8217;s time to send your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas dinner invitations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can go out long before the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-decorating-ideas\">Christmas decorations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are hung, and finding the right design is easier than you think. Our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/personal-christmas-invitations\">digital Christmas dinner invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come with animated envelopes, editable wording and fonts, and built-in RSVP tracking, so you can set the tone for your celebration and manage your guest list all in one place.<\/span> If you would rather guests not see who else is invited, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/holiday-party-guest-list-privacy\">keeping a holiday party guest list private<\/a> explains the settings.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you spread the word, choose a design that matches your celebratory vibe. Are you serving a family-friendly meal? A cozy invitation with traditional holiday motifs fits nicely. Planning a later, adults-only dinner that opens with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktails<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-party-food-ideas\">festive party food<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? A more formal invitation will help you set the tone.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll share some of our favorite designs and walk you through what to say in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas dinner invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>10 <\/b><b>Christmas Dinner Invitation Designs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When selecting an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invitation design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, think about the style and tone of the Christmas dinner you&#8217;re hosting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For classic holiday charm:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rich <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greenery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, holly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poinsettias<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and subtle <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowflakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are timeless symbols that make guests feel the warmth of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For festive and playful:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bright reds, greens, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candy cane<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stripes, Santa hats, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jingle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bell-inspired motifs bring cheerful energy, perfect for potluck or buffet-style gatherings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For elegant and sophisticated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metallic-look and embossed-style effects with minimalist or script <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fonts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suit a more formal, seated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dinner party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you&#8217;ll find a variety of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas dinner invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options, from formal to cozy. With these <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">online invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> templates, you can edit the wording and fonts and choose from the color options each design offers. Some custom artwork or color changes may require a paid design service. You can also browse our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/christmas-cards\">Christmas card collection<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/holiday-party\">holiday party invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for artwork you like. If you choose a greeting-card design, set the mailing type to Invitation before sending so you can collect RSVPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Bubbly and Snow Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21473\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bubbly-and-Snow-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas dinner invitation: Bubbly and Snow Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bubbly-and-Snow-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bubbly-and-Snow-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Olivia Raufman Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toast to the season with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/bubbly-and-snow\/green\/christmas-party\/12818\">glamorous bubbly invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Glittering gold bubbles and delicate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowflakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suit a dressy Christmas dinner that opens with <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-cocktails-that-are-delicious-and-easy\">evening cocktails<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hors d&#8217;oeuvres, and the same design carries a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-brunch-ideas\">Christmas brunch<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you&#8217;re hosting earlier in the day instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Festive Plate Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21478\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21478\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Plate-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas dinner invitation: Festive Plate Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Plate-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Plate-Invitation-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: TM Stationery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a touch of timeless charm to your holiday table with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/festive-plate\/green\/christmas-party\/12818\">classy dinner plate invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adorned with holly, berries, and gold pine branches on a scalloped cream background, it has a vintage feel that works beautifully for a family dinner and sets the stage for a warm <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Eat, Drink, Be Merry Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21476\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21476 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eat-Drink-Be-Merry-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas dinner invitation: Eat Drink Be Merry Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eat-Drink-Be-Merry-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eat-Drink-Be-Merry-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Hooray Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the tone for a dressy holiday gathering with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/eat%2c-drink%2c-be-merry\/red\/christmas-party\/12818\">charming dinner invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The velvet-look background, hand-drawn winter foliage, and subtle metallic-look accents suit an intimate, seated Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dinner party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Martini or Two Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21479\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Martini-or-Two-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas dinner invitation: Martini or Two Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Martini-or-Two-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Martini-or-Two-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Hooray Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise a glass to the season with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/martini-or-two\/white\/christmas-party\/12818\">elegant, modern Christmas invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with its festive martini illustration and red script lettering. It suits a dinner that begins with drinks, and works just as well for a holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktail party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, striking a sophisticated yet playful tone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. O, Tannenbaum Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21480\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/O-Tannenbaum-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"O, Tannenbaum Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/O-Tannenbaum-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/O-Tannenbaum-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate the season with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/o%2c-tannenbaum\/white\/christmas-party\/12818\">sparkling Christmas tree invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Silver glitter-effect dots form the tree on a white textured background, a polished, understated look for a holiday dinner table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Festive Geometric Tree Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21477\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21477 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Geometric-Tree-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Festive Geometric Tree Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Geometric-Tree-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Geometric-Tree-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jen Montgomery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/festive-geometric-tree\/pink\/business-holiday-party\/4649\">jewel-toned Christmas dinner invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> evokes a festive feel without leaning into the standard red and green palette. The geometric tree is built from jewel tones and topped with a gold star, a clean, contemporary look for a more upscale Christmas dinner with friends or family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Dashing Through the Snow Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21475\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dashing-Through-the-Snow-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dashing Through the Snow Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dashing-Through-the-Snow-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dashing-Through-the-Snow-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Colin Cowie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details capture the joy of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/dashing-through-the-snow\/red\/christmas-party\/12818\">classic Christmas invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A stack of wrapped gifts piled on a red vintage car, wreath hung on the back, suits a casual family dinner and carries over to a livelier <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktail party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just as easily. Its playful charm sets a warm, welcoming tone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Vintage Christmas Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21483\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vintage-Christmas-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Christmas Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vintage-Christmas-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vintage-Christmas-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Robinson Creative House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/vintage-christmas\/blue\/christmas-party\/12818\">1960s-inspired Christmas cheer invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holiday charm to your celebration. Hand-drawn ornaments, a swan, and a nutcracker in pink, gold, and white on a dark background create a nostalgic, playful vibe, with a cheerful Christmas scene on the back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Christmas Sapling Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21474\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Sapling-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Sapling Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Sapling-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Sapling-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Noonday Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/christmas-sapling\/white\/holiday-party\/1044\">charming dinner invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> captures the cozy feeling of a small, simple Christmas. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tree sapling and hand-painted berries give it a quiet, handmade warmth. It&#8217;s a lovely choice for an intimate dinner with family or close friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Ornament Overload Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21481\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ornament-Overload-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Ornament Overload Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ornament-Overload-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ornament-Overload-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Sierra Lee Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a little of the season&#8217;s warmth to your table with this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/ornament-overload\/creme\/christmas-party\/12818\">handcrafted Christmas dinner invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its colorful, hand-illustrated tree trimmed with ribbons, tinsel, and ornaments. Made for a cozy holiday meal with family and friends, its textured-paper look and animated envelope reveal add nostalgic charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do You Say in a <\/b><b>Christmas Dinner Invitation<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas dinner invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether you send it as a Greenvelope digital invitation or print it, should tell guests what the evening is and give them everything they need to arrive in the right place at the right time. Whether you&#8217;re hosting a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterford.com\/en-us\/discover-waterford\/journal\/inspiration\/christmas-dinner-party-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">formal Christmas dinner party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a cozy evening with family by the fire, work through this short checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who is hosting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The name or names your guests will recognize.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The occasion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Say &#8220;Christmas Eve dinner,&#8221; &#8220;Christmas Day dinner,&#8221; or simply &#8220;Christmas dinner.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date and location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The calendar date and the full address, including the venue name if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meal format:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let guests know whether you&#8217;re serving a seated dinner, buffet, or potluck, and include menu details if helpful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrival and dinner times, where they differ:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Give both when drinks or appetizers come first. One time is enough when guests arrive and sit down together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RSVP<\/b><b> deadline and method:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How to reply and by when.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who is invited:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Name the guests, or say that children or partners are included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Only when it applies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attire for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, formal, or themed dinner like an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ugly sweater party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; a dietary question; and anything you&#8217;d like guests to bring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An end time can also help guests plan, especially if they have a service or another family gathering afterward.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenvelope makes it easy to put all of this into one invitation. Guests <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSVP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the card itself, with an ad-free guest experience, so your replies and your guest list stay together instead of scattering across inboxes, and our guide to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/how-to-send-holiday-party-invitations-online\">how to send holiday party invitations online<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walks you through the process, from choosing the design to exporting the final headcount for whoever is cooking. If you also offer a phone number or email address for replies, record those responses in your guest list by hand, since they don&#8217;t enter the tracker on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Christmas Eve Dinner Invitation Wording Examples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three Christmas Eve dinner invitation wording examples below are written as complete Greenvelope invitations, where guests reply through the invitation&#8217;s built-in RSVP. Every detail in them is illustrative: the host names, dates, times, menus, addresses, and reply instructions are all stand-ins for your own, not just the fields in square brackets. To adapt one for Christmas Day or any other December dinner, change the occasion line, the date, the arrival and dinner times, the RSVP deadline, and the optional activity if you have one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Family Christmas Eve Dinner, Children Welcome<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An early seating, a clear finish time, and a dietary question that covers everyone make this version easy for families to say yes to.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Christmas Eve Dinner at the Alvarez Home<br \/>\nMaria and Luis Alvarez invite your family to join ours for Christmas Eve dinner.<br \/>\nDecember 24<br \/>\nJoin us at 4:00 p.m. for cocoa and appetizers; dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll wrap up by 8:00 p.m. so the little ones can get home for bedtime.<br \/>\n[Street address], [City, State]<br \/>\nChildren are welcome. Ham, sides, and dessert are on us. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs in your party when you reply.<br \/>\nRSVP by December 10 on this invitation, and let us know how many adults and children to expect. 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Kindly note any dietary needs with your reply.<br \/>\nThe favor of a reply is requested by the fourteenth of December on this invitation. For questions, write to Priya at [email address].<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair it with the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/eat%2c-drink%2c-be-merry\/red\/christmas-party\/12818\">Eat, Drink, Be Merry invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Hooray Creative (number 3 above): the metallic-look script on a deep red velvet-look background carries the formality of a cocktails-first evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Small Dinner With an Optional Evening Activity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning a church service, a walk to see holiday lights, or a movie after dinner, make clear that joining is optional. 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