10 pool party invitation ideas and wording that will make a splash
It’s not summer until you’ve attended your first pool party—and if you’re the one with the pool, get ready to host! Pool parties are unique occasions where the warm, sunny weather alone is enough reason to have one, though they’re also perfect for celebrating other types of occasions like summer birthdays, graduations, and holidays.
Find a Paperless Post pool party invitation that floats your boat—or flamingo, depending on your preferred swim toys—to invite all your favorite people to an epic pool party. We’ve collected a few of our favorite designs and added pool party invitation wording suggestions to get your next swimming shindig started.
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What goes on a pool party invitation?
No matter what type of pool party you’re hosting, two things are certain: everyone’s going to get wet (even if they’re not swimming), and everyone’s going to have fun. To make sure all your guests make it to the splashing event, send your pool party invitations out 2–4 weeks ahead of the party (4–6 weeks if your pool party falls on a holiday) and include the following details in your invitation wording:
- Date and time: Let guests know when to show up, including whether there’s an end time when people have to get out of the pool—boo.
- Location: Remember the most important detail—where’s the pool? Add an address and mention whether the pool party is happening at a home or if you’re hosting at a public pool. This is also a good time to mention if outside pool toys are allowed.
- Who’s invited: Is your pool party open to kids, or is this an adults-only poolside affair? Paperless Post lets you collect headcounts for children and adults along with your RSVPs, so you know how many floaties to buy—and how much pool supervision you’ll need.
- Food and drinks: If your pool party includes a meal, let guests know that they can expect to leave with full bellies. Add Guest Questions to your invitation to determine whether anyone has dietary preferences or restrictions.
- What to bring: Indicate whether you’re hosting a pool party potluck (say that three times fast) or if guests just need to bring their swimsuits and towels. Ask guests to use the Comment Wall on your invitation to add what they plan to bring to the pool.
- RSVP: Very few people are going to turn down a pool party invitation, but it’s still helpful to know how many guests to expect. Request RSVPs—and add a deadline—to ensure your pool doesn’t become more packed than a tin of sardines.
Pool party invitation ideas with wording
Your guests will trade confusion for cannonballs when they read pool party invitation wording that’s clear and concise. Find inspiration with our ideas for pool party invitations and fun animated Flyers, matched with wording suggestions for any kind of aquatic celebration.
1. Summer fun pool party
The season is the reason when it comes to throwing this type of pool party. Invite guests over to the pool to escape those hot summer afternoons with “Perfect Day” by Paperless Post or “Let’s Float” by Hello!Lucky. Then write something similar to this pool party invite wording:
Beat the heat at the Watsons’ pool!
We’re inviting the neighbors over to cool down
at our summer pool party
on June 20th
from 2–7 p.m.
The Watson home—2749 Dolphin Road
Add your pizza preference to the Comment Wall below!
2. Dinner pool party
Two types of guests love parties where they can swim and eat: sharks and your friends. Invite just your friends to a pool party where they can dip and dine with the “Sateenkaari” invitation by Marimekko or “BBQ Musts” by Paperless Post—perfect for parties where you’re grilling while they’re chilling. Add an invitation message like:
Splish, splash, and sausage links!
It’s time for a summer BBQ pool party
Saturday, July 13th
5 p.m.
1923 Porpoise Lane
Enjoy a dip before dinner at 6.
Kids are welcome
Bring your own towels and toys.
3. Luau pool party
Why take a trip to Hawaii when you’ve got a luau-ready lagoon in your own backyard? Send guests a luau party invitation like “The Big Pineapple” or the “Pool Piñatas” Flyer. Include messaging like:
Say aloha to summer
at Dwayne and Mike’s annual luau pool party!
Saturday, August 25th, 4–7 p.m.
1029 Sea Urchin Way
Towels, pool floats, tropical drinks, and Hawaiian appetizers
will be provided
RSVP by August 15th!
4. Drinks by the pool
Is it even a pool party without piña coladas? Open up the bar for sunbathers and swimmers alike after sending “Rose Colored Glasses” or the “Drink or Swim” invitation. Include drink-themed wording like:
Sip and swim!
Relax with a drink by the water at
Cassandra and Alejandro’s pool party
2974 Orca Ave
June 18th, 12–4 p.m.
Enjoy wine, cocktails, and beer,
or BYO favorite drink to share, if you’d rather.
Adults only, please!
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5. Celebration pool party
A successful baseball season, the end of the school year, an amazing class play—any celebratory occasion becomes a pool party when you add a pool! Invite guests over for good times with the “Pool Party” invitation by Paperless Post and add messaging like:
Little League was on fire this year—now let’s cool down!
Come celebrate the end of an incredible season
at a team pool party.
Where: Luke’s house at 1048 Tuna Boulevard
When: Saturday, June 1st, after the game (around 2 p.m.)
Why: Because we almost won the championship!
RSVP by May 20th,
so we’ll have enough pizza for everyone!
6. Birthday pool party
Summer birthday plans should always involve a pool. Host an outdoor summer party that celebrates June, July, and August birthdays (and even May or September babies if the weather’s good enough). The birthday-themed “Sunbaked” invitation lets everyone know the reason to party, especially when you add birthday pool party invitation wording like:
Jump and splash for Eve’s 10th birthday
at her summer pool party!
Friday, July 17th
12–2 p.m.
Beluga Country Club at 942 Beluga Court
RSVP by July 10th
Then, add more details below the invitation:
We’ll have sandwiches, cake, and prizes
for winners of the cannonball contest!
Check in with the front desk when you arrive
and tell them you’re with Marissa’s birthday party.
7. Kids’ pool party
Nothing turns kids into fish quicker than a pool party. Send out the festive “Party Ball” invitation by Jonathan Adler or “Pool Pups” by Gray Malin, and watch the energy level in your backyard skyrocket as the kids enter the pool. Let guests know what to bring with wording like:
It’s hot—so let’s party!
Join us for a kids’ pool party on August 9th
1–3 p.m.
The Rincon house: 947 Loggerhead Avenue
Then, add more details below:
Drop off your kids or stick around for refreshments and swimming!
Bring swimsuits, towels, and dry clothes.
RSVP by August 1st
so we have enough snacks to go around.
8. 4th of July pool party
To pass the time before the 4th of July fireworks start, invite your best friends and loved ones over to the pool! Send out the red, white, and blue “Melting Rocket Ship” invitation by Mr. Boddington’s Studio and write an invitation message like:
Celebrate your freedom at a 4th of July pool party!
Sunday, July 4th, 4 p.m.
Mike and Joan’s house (5432 Lobster Way)
Then, add additional details below:
We’ve got the drinks,
you bring the meats,
and Mike will be manning the grill
to cook it all up!
We’ll head to the downtown fireworks show around 8 p.m.
See you there!
9. Mermaid pool party
Every occasion is more special with a mermaid tail. Tell guests to “BYO fins” to this mermaid pool party with the “Mermaid Cove” invitation. Add pool party wording like:
Come join our mermaids under the sea!
Avery, Bella, and Olivia
are having a very special mermaid pool party
to celebrate the end of the summer
on Saturday, August 31st
from 3–6 p.m.
at their family pool: 4655 Manatee Road
Then, add additional information below:
Please bring towels, swimsuits, and your favorite pool float.
We’ll have mermaid treats, like cupcakes and lemonade,
and a special mermaid guest at the end of the party!
RSVP by August 20th
10. Girls’ day out
Leave the significant others at home—it’s time for a ladies’ pool party! Celebrate a bachelorette party, bridal shower, or just a girls’ day out with the “Clothing Optional” invitation or the “Calling all Chlorine Queens” Flyer. Invitation wording for this pool party can look like:
It’s Becca’s last single swim!
Join Becca and her bridesmaids
for a girls-only bachelorette pool party
June 24th at noon
Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
Then, add more details below:
Stay for the day at our private cabana
or book a room overnight to keep partying
with Becca and the girls!
RSVP so we know to expect you!
Have the best summer ever with Paperless Post
Soak up the sun this year with an epic pool party. Planning is easy with Paperless Post and one of our pool party invitation ideas. Then stop by the Paperless Post Party Shop to add pool floats and toys or tropical décor to spice up your event.
The fun doesn’t have to end when it’s time to get out of the pool! Choose another popular summer party theme and then send out matching summer party invitations to keep the party going until school’s back in session. (And, remember, Labor Day is another perfectly justifiable party occasion.)
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