Creative Wording for Surprise Birthday Party Invitations

Use these creative and fun phrases to craft the perfect surprise birthday invitation

Updated February 10, 2025
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Creating great surprise birthday party invitation wording isn't a secret. The most important thing to include is a warning to keep the party a surprise from the honoree. Beyond that, be creative and come up with something fun for your surprise party invitations!

Sample Wording Suggestions

Wording can be as simple, complex or creative as you like: Some samples to consider for your surprise birthday party invitation wording include:

Sample 1: No Clue

We're having a birthday party. Name hasn't a clue.

Keep it a secret. We're counting on you!

Sample 2: Under Your Hat

Keep This Under Your Hat!

It's a Surprise Birthday Party for Name

For a fun twist, plan on wearing a fun and silly hat!

Sample 3: Save the Date

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Mark your calendar, save the date. . .

it's a surprise, so don't be late!

Please join us for a Birthday Celebration in honor of Name

Sample 4: Join the Show

We are having a surprise birthday bash for someone you know.

We want you to come and be a part of the show.

Sample 5: Age Milestone

Guess who is turning 50? Yes, it is a surprise.

Name has no clue - but now YOU do!

Sample 6: Secret

Shhhhhh...don't tell. We are planning a party for Name's big 4-0!

Sample 7: Memory Lane

Come take a walk down memory lane. There is a surprise birthday party for Name on date and time.

Bring any silly pictures you may have and we will create a secret display to be given to our guest of honor on his/her special day.

Sample 8: Don't Be Late

Can you keep a secret and promise not to tell?

Name's birthday party is to be held on date and time. Please don't be late!

All guests are asked to dress in their favorite football jersey since Guest of Honor is a big sports fan.

Printable Surprise Party Invitations

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hat surprise party invitation
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general surprise party invitation
Click for the general surprise party invitation.

Created by Kristy Tucker Owned by LoveToKnow, copyright LoveToKnow Printable Surprise Party Invitations 1 v2

Many Possibilities

Feel free to use any of these ideas directly, or let them serve as inspiration for your own creativity. As long as you don't overlook emphasizing the secrecy of the event and you remember to provide party details, like when, where and how to RSVP, you can go with just about any wording option you like.

Creative Wording for Surprise Birthday Party Invitations