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Holiday dinner invitation wording for family and friends

Ten Christmas dinner invitation texts to copy for family or friends: traditional, funny, potluck and Secret Santa, plus tips to send them online.

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Here are ten original texts for inviting people to Christmas dinner, from warm and traditional to cheeky. Swap in your date, time and address and send.

Family Christmas dinner

WarmWe’re hosting Christmas dinner this year and we’d love to have you with us. Come on [date] from [time] at [address]. Tell us who’s coming and what you’re bringing, and we’ll do the rest.
TraditionalThe family will gather for Christmas dinner on [date] at [time], at [name]’s house. We would be so happy to have you at the table.
For grandparentsNana and Grandad, you’re invited to Christmas dinner at ours on [date] at [time]. We’ll pick you up at [time] if you’d like a lift.
With little onesSanta has promised to pop by around [time] on [date] at [address]. Children are welcome in pyjamas, and very much expected to be excited.

Friendsmas

FestiveFriendsmas is on! [date] at [address], from [time]. Everyone brings a dish or a bottle and I’ll sort the music. Let me know by [date].
FunnyGift number one: your company on [date] at [time]. Gift number two: a bottle, if you’re feeling generous. Address: [address].
Christmas jumperChristmas dinner, jumpers compulsory, [date] at [time], [address]. The ugliest jumper wins a prize.
Secret SantaChristmas dinner with a Secret Santa (budget [amount]) on [date] at [time]. Tell me if you’re in and I’ll draw the names.

Sorting the menu and the details

Who brings whatTo avoid six puddings and no potatoes: starter, main, pudding or drinks? Reply with one tap and tell us which.
Dietary needsPlease tell us about allergies and special diets so everyone eats well on the day.

Sent as an online invitation, the replies come back sorted by dish, and you can nudge the stragglers in one go. Creating, previewing and sending by link are free up to 7 visible replies. After that, pay once: Essential €14.90 (20 replies), Complete €49 (60 replies), Grand €89 (150 replies) or Wedding €129 (unlimited replies), all including VAT. The optional keepsake MP4 film is €9.

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Creating, previewing and sending by link are free up to 7 visible replies. After that, pay once: Essential €14.90 (20 replies), Complete €49 (60 replies), Grand €89 (150 replies) or Wedding €129 (unlimited replies), all including VAT. The optional keepsake MP4 film is €9.

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Frequently asked questions

How early should I send a Christmas dinner invitation?

Three to four weeks ahead is a good rule, and earlier if guests are travelling.

Can I ask people to bring a dish?

Yes. Add a question to the invitation so guests pick starter, main, dessert or drinks.

Can I send it by WhatsApp?

Yes, as a link, by WhatsApp, text or email.

See also

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