Beach parties are a little slice of summertime fun anytime.
Whatever the season, the beach is a popular theme for parties. In the summer it is a natural choice because of the warm weather, and in the winter, it serves as a reminder that this too shall pass, and that before you know it, it will be time for sun and fun again. Putting together creative invitations for a beach party will help get your guests excited to come and frolic with you in the sand, no matter what month it is.
Prefab Options
Many party retailers offer cute and affordable premade invitations that are appropriate for a beach party. They typically feature scenes that bring the beach to mind, such as flip-flops, bathing suits, the beach itself and even sand castles. If you don't have an abundance of time to fret over invitations for your event, these are a suitable choice.
Personalized Paper
Using sand on an invitation evokes thoughts of the beach.
If you would like to be a bit more hands-on with your party invitations, you can still use a paper invitation and give it a bit of pizzazz. Using plain white greeting card forms that can be found at most craft retailers, you can add beachy details to create really special invitations. Some examples include:
Cut a sand castle shape out of tan-colored construction paper and cover one side in glue. Take the glue-dipped side and press it into a plate of play sand. While it is still wet, use a toothpick to carve out some definition in your castle. Once the glue has dried, adhere the castle to the front of your invitation.
Paint glue across the front of your invitation and press it firmly into sand. Use a toothpick or unsharpened pencil to write "You're Invited" across your patch of sand. Add seashells to your design for an even more creative flair.
More than Paper
Beach balls make fun invitations that will be enjoyed after the party,
If you want your invitations to make a bigger impression, then put the paper away in a drawer and try giving your guests something unexpected.
Purchase small beach balls, inflate them and use a permanent marker to write all of the party details on the side of them. If you will be hand-delivering the invitations, go ahead and leave the beach balls inflated. If you will be mailing the invitations, deflate the beach balls and use a manila envelope to send them.
Inexpensive flip-flops can be used to create another eye-catching invitation. Write your invitation details on the bottoms of the shoes, and urge your guests to wear their new sandals to your soiree. If you are unsure about purchasing shoes for everyone, then construct paper versions of the official shoes of summer by tracing the bottom of a pair of flat shoes and cutting them out. Use a hole punch to make three holes along the front, and use chenille stems to create the straps.
For a really classic beach-themed invite, simply write your invitation information on a piece of paper and roll it up. Use a hole punch to make a small hole through all layers, and tie a small ribbon through them. Slide the rolled-up invitation into a glass or plastic bottle with the ribbon hanging out and cork the bottle. Voila! Instant invitation in a bottle.
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