Soak up the sun with 10 summer party invitation (and wording) ideas
Sunny afternoons, baseball games, beach days, late sunsets—there’s so much to love about summer. That’s why it’s easy to find a reason to celebrate this warm, captivating season with a party to remember! From picnics to annual corporate events to summer birthday bashes, every gathering becomes a party in summertime!
Paperless Post has the perfect summer party invitations to match your theme or vibe. We’ve also carefully crafted summer party invitation wording for each one to make sure your party prep is no sweat—even if the weather reaches triple digits.
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What goes on a summer party invitation?
Guests want to do two things at a summer party: relax and cool off. Put both on the agenda with clear summer party invitation wording that includes the most important details about your party. Then, send and share invitations your way via text message, email, or a shareable link.
- Time and date: Let guests know when your summer shindig is happening by including the date as well as the day of the week, start time, and end time if there’s a hard out.
- Location: Provide the venue name and the street address. Add directions and parking instructions if needed.
- Host: Guests like to know who’s hosting, even if it’s an informal backyard get-together. If you have a co-host, add them to your Paperless Post invitation, and they’ll get the same RSVPs and messages that you receive.
- Who’s invited: Is this a party for the whole family, or are you inviting adults only? Put clear wording on your invitation about who’s invited, especially when it comes to kids or plus-ones. Then, increase the chance of getting every RSVP back by adding couples, families, or groups to your guest list so everyone can see and reply to the invitation.
- What to bring: Whether it’s towels for a pool party, beers for a barbecue, or an extra side dish for a picnic potluck, guests want to know what to bring. Add a Link Block to your invitation to share a sign-up sheet for food and refreshments so everyone can contribute.
- RSVP: Let guests know when you want them to respond to your invitation for an accurate headcount. This way, you’ll have all the supplies you need without that mid-party grocery store run.
Customizable designs for having fun in the sun, made to email, text, or share.
10 summer party invitation ideas with wording
Invite guests to the party of the season with our collection of curated and customizable invitations. Then, include an invitation message that enhances your summer party theme, from a laid-back luau night to a raging bonfire party.
1. Backyard BBQ
It’s a classic for a reason! Whether you’re celebrating the 4th of July or just a random Saturday during the heat of summer, a backyard barbecue is a delicious way to gather with loved ones—and show off your grilling skills.
Use the “Burger and Bun” invitation by The Indigo Bunting or the “Dog Days” Flyer with summer party invitation wording like:
We’re fired up—and so is the grill!
Join the Miller family for a Memorial Day barbecue
on Sunday, May 29th
at 3 p.m.
Phil and Amy’s place: 3726 Anderson Way
We’ll have beer and burgers, you bring a side dish or dessert!
RSVP by May 20th
2. Luau party
Take a trip to the tropics when you host a summer luau party. Tiki torches, drinks with umbrellas, and grilled pineapple slices are standard—and epic Hawaiian shirts make for the best attire. Send “Tiki Time” by Hello!Lucky or another luau party invitation that better fits your theme.
Then, add invitation wording like:
Come say “aloha” at the annual Morales luau!
We’ll be serving up tropical drinks and roasted pork
on Saturday, July 23rd
4–7 p.m.
1748 Blue Jay Avenue
Don’t forget to wear your best floral shirt and lei for the hula contest!
RSVP by July 15th
3. End-of-school party
Summertime and the livin’ is easy—mainly because school’s in the rearview mirror! Send the “School’s Out” invitation by Paperless Post to the whole class so everyone can celebrate the end of homework and the beginning of sleeping in. Or choose from our collection of graduation party invitations to honor the very last day of school for seniors.
Add end-of-school-year party invitation wording like:
School’s out FOREVER!
(Well, maybe just for summer.)
You’re invited to the Patel home to celebrate the end of 9th grade
and the beginning of the best summer ever!
Friday, June 19th
937 Caraway Road
Come over after school (1 p.m.)
for pizza, cupcakes, and laser tag.
Stay until the stars come out!
4. Summer garden party
Looking for a bit of sophistication this year? Host a summer garden party for an outdoor experience full of flowers, delicious foods, and sparkling conversation. Make it a summer brunch with melon mimosas, or schedule a summer dinner party for a warm night under the stars.
It’s easy to plan a summer garden party, just send invitations out 2–4 weeks before the event date. Designs like “Marguerite Frame” by Rifle Paper Co. or “Everything Croquet” by Paperless Post add to the garden theme, especially with a summer party invitation message like:
You’re cordially invited
to enjoy a Champagne brunch
(and Alyssa’s famous scones)
at our summer garden party.
Sunday, August 5th
10 a.m.
The Sarkissian residence: 173 Delta Road
RSVP requested by July 25th
5. Pool party
Nothing says “summer” like a day at the pool. Invite everyone to your place—or a local public pool—for a pool party that really makes a splash! Send “Pink Pool” by Paperless Post for a kid-friendly pool party, or use the “Floatie Devotee” Flyer for a party where adults are doing the swimming.
Add a summer party invitation message like:
Cool off in the pool!
Join us for a pool party on Thursday, June 30th
at Tommy and Taylor’s house: 2938 Egret Lane
12 p.m.
Bring towels and a swimsuit.
We’ll have lemonade, hot dogs, and ice cream sundaes!
Parents are invited to stay and enjoy the pool with their kids.
RSVP by June 20th
6. Summer birthday party
It’s finally time to shine for anyone with a June, July, or August birthday! Send out “Another Mint Julep” by Mr. Boddington’s Studio for an epic adults-only b-day party, or celebrate that special kid in your life and invite all their classmates to a summer birthday party using the “Pool Deck” Flyer.
Add summer birthday invitation wording like:
Gabriela’s turning 10, and we’re celebrating all day and night!
Stop by the beach for fun in the sun
before a slumber party at Gabriela’s house.
Saturday, July 1st, 5 p.m.
Parents can drop kids off at Foster State Beach
and pick them up on Sunday morning at 4729 Garrison Way.
RSVP by June 21st
7. Picnic party
Everyone is invited—except the ants—when you host a summer picnic party. Invite your loved ones to spread a blanket in the backyard or at a local park with the “Madras” or “La Playa” invitations by kate spade new york.
Include summer party invitation wording like:
Pack your picnic baskets for a summer potluck!
Join the Williams family at Marina Park
for egg toss, tug-of-war, good times, and great food!
Friday, August 12th
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1846 Marina Avenue
Bring your own dinner—we’ll have desserts and drinks to share!
8. Camping party
Don’t have enough time in your summer schedule for a full-on camping trip? No problem! Host a campfire dinner party instead, complete with smoky flavors and bountiful botanicals that’ll make guests feel like they stepped directly into the wilderness rather than your backyard.
The “Muskoka Sunset” invitation by Paperless Post evokes the perfect camping feel, especially when it includes a summer party invitation message similar to:
Want s’more of summer?
Get the last camping “trip” of the season in
at an end-of-summer dinner party at Mike and Jose’s place.
Come for the smoked turkey,
stay for roasted marshmallows.
Saturday, August 30th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
247 Feathering Avenue
Bring a campfire song or scary story to share!
RSVP by August 23rd
9. Corporate summer party
Summer is no time for a meeting! Make your summer corporate gathering an enjoyable tradition that puts work talk on the back burner. Use a brightly colored invitation like “Sweden in the Summer” by Mr. Boddington’s Studio or “Aripan” by Paperless Post.
Add corporate summer party invitation wording like:
Come one, come all—to the Walter Tech annual company picnic!
You and your family are invited to join colleagues
on Saturday, July 21st
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Walter Tech Corporate Headquarters: 246 Hazel Way
Expect bounce houses, games, sprinklers for the kids,
and a hot-dog eating contest for the adults!
(We can’t let Marketing win again!)
RSVP by July 15th
10. Summer cocktail party
Infuse the taste of summer into your party with a bar full of delicious seasonal cocktails! Summer cocktail parties are best when they include watermelon margaritas, strawberry mojitos, and wonderful conversation. Invite guests with the “Garnished” invitation by Cheree Berry Paper & Design or the “Cheers” Flyer, and add wording like:
Enjoy an endless summer with Rachel and Rob
at a cocktail party
on Saturday, August 5th
6 p.m.
The Hernandez home: 84 Imogen Avenue
Bring your favorite drink recipe to share—our bar is stocked!
RSVP by July 25th
Soak up the sun with Paperless Post
Summer may only last 90 days, but the fun never has to stop when you plan a party with Paperless Post. From amazing pool party ideas to patriotic 4th of July decorations, we have everything you need to host a summer party your guests will never forget.
Don’t stop at one summer get-together! Find inspiration for a few more with our list of outdoor party ideas to keep the festivities going. And when the last summer sunset slips from the sky, it’s time to plan the first fall party of the year!
