Cocktail party invitations
Set the tone — dress code, time and place — and keep the guest list the size you planned.
Free to design · $1.99 to publish · Guests RSVP without an account
A cocktail party depends on the right number of people in the room. Too few and it feels empty; too many and the bar runs dry.
Ask guests to confirm with their party size, remind the maybes a few days out, and use a waitlist when the lounge or apartment has a firm limit.
Cocktail Party invitation templates
Start from one of these designs. Your event name, date and place fill in automatically, and you can change the fonts, colors and animations in the designer.
What to include on the invitation
- ✓The occasion, if there is one, and the host
- ✓Date and a time window — cocktail parties usually run 2–3 hours
- ✓Venue and address
- ✓Dress code: cocktail attire, festive or casual
- ✓An RSVP date and plus-one policy
Invitation wording ideas
“Cocktails and conversation. Friday, July 9, 7 to 10 PM at The Lounge. Cocktail attire.”
“Raise a glass to Alex's promotion — drinks and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 PM.”
“Festive attire encouraged. Join us for a holiday cocktail hour, Saturday from 7 PM.”
Made for cocktail party hosts
Reminders
Nudge guests who haven't replied, or message everyone who said yes with last-minute details.
Capacity and a waitlist
Keep numbers to what the venue allows, with extra replies promoted automatically when space opens.
An envelope reveal
Guests open an envelope-style invitation showing your design and animations.
Cocktail Party invitation FAQ
What time should a cocktail party start?
Early evening is typical, often between 6 and 8 PM, with an end time two to three hours later on the invitation so guests know a full dinner isn't included.
What does cocktail attire mean on an invitation?
Dressier than business casual but less formal than black tie: suits or blazers, cocktail dresses, or dressy separates. If you want something different, spell it out in the details.
How much do online cocktail party invitations cost on EzyEvite?
Designing and previewing is free. Publishing an evite costs $1.99 once and includes your invite link, unlimited RSVPs and free email invitations to your whole guest list. Text invitations are $0.05 each (US and Canada). If you host often, Unlimited is $9.99 a month.
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