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First birthday invitation wording

A first birthday is mostly for the grown-ups, and that’s okay. Here’s wording for every style, from casual to classic.

Sweet and simple

Our little one is turning ONE! Please join us to celebrate Ava’s first birthday.

One year of Ava! Come celebrate with cake, giggles and a very messy smash cake.

Classic

Please join us for Ava’s first birthday celebration, Saturday, March 14, at eleven o’clock.

With joyful hearts, we invite you to celebrate Ava’s very first birthday.

Playful theme lines

ONEderland: Ava is turning one!

Our little cutie is turning one! (Berry first birthday)

Wild ONE: Leo is turning one!

Ava’s first trip around the sun

Details to include

  • Time that works around naps (late morning is popular).
  • Whether older siblings are welcome.
  • Parking or stroller notes if it’s at home.
  • Gift wording, if any: see no-gifts wording or gift card wording.

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