Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience planning and sending out Thanksgiving invitations this year. It was a bit of a process, but I think it turned out pretty well.
Deciding on the Format
First, I had to decide how I wanted to send the invitations. I thought about doing it the old-fashioned way with physical cards and all that. But then I realized most of my friends and family are pretty tech-savvy, so I decided to go with email invitations.
Crafting the Message
Next, I started working on the wording of the invitation. I wanted it to be warm and welcoming, but also clear and direct. I started by thinking about what I usually say when I invite people over. Something like, “Hey, we’re having Thanksgiving dinner at our place, and we’d love for you to come!” seemed like a good starting point.
I also looked up some sample messages online for inspiration. One of them said something like, “As the holiday season approaches, we are filled with gratitude… We would be honored to have you join us for a Thanksgiving feast.” I liked the sentiment, but it felt a bit too formal for my style.
In the end, I wrote something like this:
- “Hey [Guest’s Name],”
- “We’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our place this year, and we’d love for you to join us! We’re planning a big feast with all the traditional fixings.”
- “It’ll be on [Date] at [Time]. Let us know if you can make it by [RSVP Date] so we can get a headcount.”
- “Hope to see you there!”
Adding the Details
After the main message, I added some details about the meal. I mentioned that it would be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the usual sides. I also asked about any dietary restrictions or allergies so I could plan the menu accordingly.
Sending the Invitations
Once I had the message and details down, I sent out the invitations via email. I made sure to personalize each one with the guest’s name. It was pretty easy and I think it got the job done.
Choosing the Tone
Since we have different crowds of our family members. We also send out different invitations to each of them. For the family members who like formal gathering, we sent a more formal tone message, while we sent a more relaxed and casual tone message to the close friends or family members who perfer potlucks.
Overall, I think the invitations were a success. Most people responded pretty quickly, and it seems like everyone is looking forward to the feast. I’m glad I went with email invitations. It was definitely easier and more efficient than sending physical cards. Plus, it gave me a chance to practice my writing skills a bit!
