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Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year invitations set the tone for a celebration rooted in tradition and family reunion. The best ones balance symbolic richness—reunion, renewal, abundance—with genuine warmth, making guests feel the occasion's cultural weight without overwrought language.

Starts from: “You're hosting a Lunar New Year dinner for 40 on Saturday, February 1st at 6 PM at home in San Francisco, and you want to invite both longtime family and close friends—formal but joyful, with a request for red envelopes optional.” — edit anything once it’s designed.

Three directions — different wording, different design

LNY

Together with their families

A Lunar New Year Feast

red lantern

Saturday, February 1
6:00 in the evening

The Lin Family Home
2847 Clement Street, San Francisco, California 94121

Festive attire

Please respond by January 18 to Eleanor Lin at eleanor.lin@email.com or 415-555-0147

A reunion feast honoring prosperity, family, and the year ahead. Vegetarian and dietary options warmly accommodated.

Formal · Deco Gild
LNY

You're invited to celebrate with us

Ringing in the New Year Together

red lantern

Saturday, February 1
6:00 in the evening

The Lin Family Home
2847 Clement Street, San Francisco, California 94121

Festive attire

Please respond by January 18 to Eleanor Lin at eleanor.lin@email.com or 415-555-0147

A reunion feast honoring prosperity, family, and the year ahead. Vegetarian and dietary options warmly accommodated.

Warm & Inviting · Botanical Editorial
LNY

Eleanor & Michael are gathering

Let's Ring in Prosperity

red lantern

Saturday, February 1
6:00 in the evening

The Lin Family Home
2847 Clement Street, San Francisco, California 94121

Festive attire

Please respond by January 18 to Eleanor Lin at eleanor.lin@email.com or 415-555-0147

A reunion feast honoring prosperity, family, and the year ahead. Vegetarian and dietary options warmly accommodated.

Modern & Direct · Noir Engraved

Wording examples

Lunar New Year Celebration invitation wording

Formal

Eleanor and Michael Lin

request the honor of your presence

at a Lunar New Year celebration

Saturday, the first of February

at six o'clock in the evening

2847 Clement Street, San Francisco, California

Dinner and reunion to follow

Warm & Inviting

Join Eleanor and Michael Lin

for an evening of reunion and feasting

as we welcome the Lunar New Year

Saturday, February 1st at 6 PM

2847 Clement Street, San Francisco

Good food, family, and new beginnings—

we hope you'll be there

Modern & Direct

Lunar New Year dinner

Saturday, February 1 | 6 PM

2847 Clement Street, San Francisco

A feast for family, friends, and fresh starts.

Red envelopes optional but welcome.

RSVP by January 18 to eleanor.lin@email.com

Good to know

What should I wear to a Lunar New Year celebration?

Red and gold are traditional colors symbolizing luck and prosperity, and many guests wear them. That said, festive attire in any color is perfect—think evening wear, structured pieces, or anything that feels celebratory. Check the invitation's dress code for any specific guidance from your host.

Is it rude to decline a Lunar New Year invitation?

No—a thoughtful RSVP one way or the other is always appreciated. If you can't attend, a brief note expressing warm wishes for the new year is a kind gesture. Many hosts use RevelPost's RSVP features to track dietary needs and preferences, so responding with accurate information helps them plan the feast.

What's the significance of red envelopes at Lunar New Year?

Red envelopes (hongbao) are a traditional gift symbolizing good luck, prosperity, and blessing. They're typically given by elders or hosts to younger guests, but the practice varies by family and region. If the invitation mentions them, it's optional—never feel obligated to give or expect one.

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