40th birthday invitations
Forty is the classic “big” birthday party. Invitations can be glam, funny or a surprise, and they usually go out early because guests book babysitters.
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40th birthday invitation wording
Copy one, then paste the lines into the Words step above.
Forty and fabulous Help us celebrate Dan's 40th Saturday, October 2 from 7pm Adults only
Not over the hill, just on top of it Join us for Kim's 40th birthday party
Shh! It's a surprise 40th for Mark Arrive by 7pm sharp Reply to Karen, not Mark
What to include
- Many 40th parties are adults-only: state it clearly.
- Send six weeks ahead so parents can arrange childcare.
- “Over the hill” jokes are fine if the guest of honour will laugh.
Templates that suit a 40th birthday
Questions people ask
How do you word a 40th birthday invitation?
Name and age, date, time, venue and RSVP, plus anything specific: adults only, dress code, or that it's a surprise.
How far ahead should 40th birthday invitations go out?
About six weeks for a party, longer if guests will travel.
Can I make a 40th birthday invitation for free?
Yes. The maker above is free with no sign-up or watermark. Download a 1500×2100 px PNG (5×7 in at 300 dpi) or print to PDF.
Can guests RSVP online?
Switch on the RSVP step to print a QR code on the card. Guests scan it, choose yes or no and send you a reply code you paste into the free RSVP tracker, with no accounts for you or them.
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