Effective Birthday Invitation Wording Techniques

by Trevor Mulholland
Posted: 21-03-2007

You may think it's easy to design a birthday invitation, but when you get down to it, you may find that the wording is the most difficult part. Stumped for words? Read on to find a few tips on how to make your birthday invitation wording more effective and attractive.

You should always make it a point to include birthday invitation wording that adequately represents the celebrant. Is the celebrant a humorous person? Or a serious person? Someone who likes poetry? Someone who likes sports? Your invitation should be tailor-made according to the celebrant's preferences. It's not necessary to consult the celebrant on how the invitation should be designed, but your knowledge of the celebrant alone should be enough of a guide. If you are making invitations for your own birthday, make sure the wording will reflect your personality.

Fun, witty people may appreciate having invitations with witty quotes on them. Something wholesome and "clean" would go over well in most caes. There are also quite a few "clean" passages that would suit every occasion - however, you must still exercise discretion. Not every celebrant would appreciate the use of humor on their invitations - and those who do, may be rather selective about the kind of humor to be employed!

Jokes about age, for example, require a very special sensitivity; you may consider it safe to include age jokes on an invitation for relatives or very close friends, but a more formal gathering may not call for such light-heartedness. If you are making invitations for someone else, the rule is simple: Do not make any attempt at humor that the celebrant him/herself will not make in front of the people who will receive the invitations.

Serious people may prefer elegantly designed invitations with poetic quotes on them. A favorite poem or quote pertaining to the passage of the years may be a great touch. Don't flood the card with thought-provoking quotes, though! One or two short quotes is generally enough.

And if you're making your own invitations, a quote that you made up yourself would give the reception more value. Remember that the birthday invitation wording would be most precious if it were chosen or made by the celebrant him/herself! After all, every invitation is not just a card, it is also a souvenir for the people who attend the birthday gathering - a little something from the celebrant to the guests.

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How to Wish Happy Birthday in Different Languages

by Sean Carter
Posted: 08-08-2006

Whether it's your birthday or the birthday of some one close to you, it'll always be an occasion that remains the reservoir of happy memories, lots of laughter and wholesome family fun! Birthday is one of those occasions where the strong emotional bonds, warmth of heartfelt best wishes go beyond the barrier of language and sincere and cordial birthday wish always becomes successful in conveying with its true glory.

Other than the usual party, celebrations, good food and sparkling birthday gifts, it is a day when the spotlight shines on friends, relatives, parents and cheerful memories. It is the day when the birthday boy or girl is in his or her most emotionally vulnerable state. Feelings, thoughts previously unspoken, may be in fear of denunciation are expressed on this day as it is the perfect occasion to share feelings and emotions along with best wishes.

When it comes to wishing your loved ones on his or her birthday, originality and uniqueness is the key to make your dear one feel surprised and delighted. It's hard to put in to words what you want to express to the birthday boy or girl on that special day, but once you tell them how wonderful you feel on their birthday, the expression on their face with bright smile and cheerful look makes the day all the more special. To brighten up the birthday of your loved onesyou may be finding the right word to express your heartfelt best wishes can be a difficult task, so why don't you go beyond the barrier of language and wish happy birthday in different languages. It's sure to make your friend, relative or whoever is the birthday boy or girl, feel fascinated and really excited at this unique birthday wish. Even if it is the birthday celebration of a little kid, wishing happy birthday in different languages can be a quite an educating way of wishing someone happy birthday. Kids can learn those languages a little and feel fascinated in exploring more, consequently stirring their learning faculty in an indirect way. Here is a list which will help you to wish "Happy Birthday" in different languages of the world. So next time you are at a birthday party you can share the joy and excitement in different languages. It can be an amusing at the same time a unique learning experience for both of you.

Brazil: Parabéns a você! nesta data querida muitas felicidades e muitos anos de vida.

Chinese-Cantonese: Sun Yat Fai Lok!

Chinese-Mandarin: qu ni sheng er kuai le

Croatian: Sretan Rodendan!

Czech: Vsechno nejlepsi k Tvym narozeninam!!

Danish: Tillykke med fodselsdagen!

Dutch: Hartelijk gefeliciteerd! or Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!

Esperanto: Felichan Naskightagon!

Farsi: Tavalodet Mobarak!

Finnish: Hyvaa syntymapaivaa!

French (Canada): Bonne Fete!

French: Joyeux Anniversaire!

German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!

Greek: Eytyxismena Genethlia! or Chronia Pola!

Hawaiian: Hau`oli la hanau!

Hebrew: Yom Huledet Same'ach!

Hungarian: Boldog szuletesnapot! or Isten eltessen!

Italian: Buon Compleanno!

Japanese: Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu!

Russian: S dniom razhdjenia! or Pazdravliayu s dniom razhdjenia!

Spanish: Feliz Cumpleaños!

Swedish: Grattis på födelsedagen

Taiwanese: San leaz quiet lo!

Thai: Suk San Wan Keut!

Ukrainian: Mnohiya lita! or Z dnem narodjennia!

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Sean Carter writes on holidays, events and celebrations around the world. He also writes on family, relationships, birthdays

5 Important Tips To Planning The Perfect Birthday Party

by Leslie Gerard
Posted: 04-10-2007

If you have undertaken the important task of planning a birthday party for someone special, then you may be asking yourself how to make this celebration a perfect one. From the decorations to the invitations and even the weather, you should keep the following in mind when planning the perfect birthday party.

Send invitations out early. Not only is this proper etiquette, but it also gives those receiving an invitation time to make their plans. For some, attendance may require absence from work, school or the cancellation of another function. By sending invitations early, you are avoiding any additional conflicts that may prevent your desired guests from attending. Inside of each invitation, politely ask that they RSVP (please reply) so that you can either add or delete their name from the final guest list. This will help you during the food planning and general space needed for the party.

Make it a surprise. One of the greatest things about birthday parties is that they are meant to be a surprise. Therefore, you can help to create the perfect party simply by keeping it secret from the guest of honor. Don't forget to ask anyone who will be attending, along with those in your household, to help keep the event quiet.

Personalize the party. A birthday celebration with friends and relatives is nothing if not personal, so make sure that the guest of honor knows that a great deal of thought went into planning the theme of his/her party. You can help to personalize the event with balloons and streamers featuring the guest of honor's name and/or age. If you're having a birthday cake, make sure to have it personalized with a special message for the birthday boy/girl.

Plan for weather. If you're having an outdoor birthday party, make sure that you pay close attention to the weather forecast in the days leading up to the gathering. If rain is in the forecast or even a distant possibility, create a backup plan with an alternate location incase you get 'rained in.'

Finalize the details. Several days before the party is to be held, it's a good idea to call the caterer, the bakery and anyone else who will be providing services in order to confirm and finalize any plans or details. It's important to know that everything is still on schedule in the days leading up to the party. If it helps, you can create a checklist to help you remember everyone that you need to call.

Now that you know how to plan the perfect birthday party, it's time to start putting the wheels into motion. After all, with a little planning and a lot of thought, the actual process will seem like a 'piece of cake.'

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Leslie consults for a furniture care store that has leather cleaner & other household items plus an online gift shop offering groomsmen gifts & more!

Birthday Speeches - Ten Top Tips on What to Say or Do

by: Niamh Crowe


1. Always welcome the guests in your speech if it is your own birthday.

2. Say how happy you are to be there, if you are a guest at the birthday party. If you are a family member say how great it is to see everyone gathered together for such a special occasion..

3. Thank whoever is responsible for organising the birthday party saying how much you are enjoying the lovely food and the marvellous atmosphere.

4. Talk about what a birthday means. Depending on which one it is, you could find a poem or a quotation that sums up how you feel. If it is a special one such as a 21st there is even more reason to celebrate so start searching for that appropriate phrase that will stand out in the birthday speech.

5. Speak of the celebrant’s attributes. Say he/she has always been a great friend, a marvellous listener or the soul of hospitality. Say what he or she means to you as a family member, friend or neighbour.

6. Add a bit of humor to the birthday speech. E.G. If everyone knows the birthday boy or girl cannot sing in tune announce that as a special treat you have organised a recording session for him/her.

7. Speak about his/her foibles like needing Times Square to park the car or his/her inability to get anywhere on time.

8. Be diplomatic in what you say. There are things people won’t want mentioned in a birthday speech. Mention of alcohol or drug habits are not a good idea. It is probably safer too to avoid mention of politics, as there will undoubtedly be different loyalties amongst the guests.

9. Talk of his/her skills or talents. It’s nice to praise the celebrant for what he/she does with those talents. So if you love dancing with him/her say so. If you enjoy playing golf because he or she is so entertaining say that too. If he/she does wonderful work for the underprivileged it’s good to say nice things.

10. Mention what the birthday boy or girl means in your life. If he is a husband or she is a friend say how they have enriched your life in so many different ways. Then add how much the guests think of him/her.

11. Your birthday speech should always end on a positive note. Be positive in your speech. Talk about the future and all the good things you wish for the celebrant in the days ahead. Above all your birthday speech should leave him/her with happy memories.

About The Author

Niamh Crowe is the CEO of the web’s leading speech site (www.speech-writers.com) according to Alexa.com and Ranking.com. Online since 1994, her site has thousands of speeches for every event and occasion including birthdays, weddings, graduations etc.

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This article was posted on July 06, 2007

Birthday Party Supplies Packages for Adults in Summer

by: Jeff Bauman


Most parents rightfully associate birthday party theme packages with throwing parties for children. This makes perfect sense and it the most common use of the supplies and decorations in a theme package. But what many adults are not aware of is the versatility offered by birthday party theme packages. A properly chose theme package has all of the supplies and decorations that are perfect for summer holiday gatherings attended by adults.

A birthday party theme package is a bundle of supplies designed around a particular theme. A theme package includes a table cloth, plates, cups, streamers, napkins.. all colored and labled with its theme. The materials used to construct each piece of the theme package are strong and durable. Each piece is also very colorful. The cups, plates and napkins are actually adult sizes.

True it is that most involve children’s characters such as the Care Bears, Hot Wheels etc. However, there are numerous theme package that involve patriotism, the military and firefighters, all powerful symbols of the summer holidays. When it comes to holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July, there are strong correlations between the meaning of the holiday and particular theme packages.

The “Camoflauge theme package” is ideal for a holiday such as Memorial Day. It features a military camo appearance on each element of the package. It contains 16 beverage napkins, 16 dinner napkins, 1 table cover, plus 8 dinner and desert plates as well as streamers. The Stars and Stripes package is similarly ideal. It features elements branded with US Flags and small copies of the Declaration of Independence. Both of these package are highly suitable for adult use and will help make summer holiday barbeques and get togethers exciting and very memorable for your guests. The use of a theme package will add color and style to your party.

For more info and to obtain birthday party supplies and decorations, visit sendacelebration.com.

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Jeff Bauman is the founder and operator of http://sendacelebration.com, a leading supplier of birthday party supplies and decorations.

This article was posted on June 30, 2007

Birthday Speech - Ten Tips on What Not to Say

by: Niamh Crowe


1. Don’t mention age in your birthday speech unless it’s a specific birthday to celebrate like a 21st or a 50th. Some people like to celebrate every birthday but prefer not to have their actual age mentioned.

2. Never tell a rude story. Birthdays are quite often family events and grandma might be offended whatever about the birthday boy or girl.

3. Don’t mention anything embarrassing. The celebrant might not want it known to his or her guests that he/she has a drink problem and his/her family might have wanted to keep such news a secret.

4. Never talk about deceased family or friends in your birthday speech unless the guest of honour does him or herself or it is appropriate to say that the deceased is surely with you in spirit. Sometimes grief is still raw and it is better to leave such mentions unsaid rather than upset the birthday boy or girl or indeed any of the guests.

5. Don’t mention sad events. Birthday speeches should be upbeat and optimistic. There may be exceptions of course but unless you are sure it is better to avoid anything that might awaken sad memories.

6. Don’t try to be too funny. Comedians are people with excellent timing and training. Most of us cannot write witty speeches and certainly cannot deliver them. It’s better to be light-hearted and genuine rather than trying to write a script suitable for a TV comedy hour.

7. Don’t call the celebrant by a pet name if it is an intimate one between you. A husband might not want all the guys in the football club to know you call him cuddly bear! Your son would be hugely embarrassed to be called mummy’s baby boy. It’s alright of course to call him Pat instead of Patrick,

8. Your birthday speech should not offend anyone in any way. So you don’t say that John’s friends are only there for the free bar. It may be true in a few cases but you should not insult the birthday boy/girl’s guests.

9. In your birthday speech, don’t mention things the guests don’t know about or understand. If you have a secret joke with the birthday boy or girl keep it secret or tell the guests the story of your remarks.

10. Don't write reams. Birthdays are social occasions and people want to party not listen to your rambling on for twenty minutes. Three or four minutes would be more appropriate

Keep it short
When you have the floor
You’ll wow the guests
Have them shouting “More”

About The Author

Niamh Crowe
Copyright Speechwriters 1992-2007
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Tel. +353 1 8333599

This article was posted on June 27, 2007