St. Patrick's Day invitations strike a tricky balance: they need enough personality to signal a real celebration, but not so much green-beer energy that guests show up in costume. The best versions anchor the evening's vibe—whether that's a casual pub crawl or a proper dinner—while still honoring the occasion's spirit.
Starts from: “You're throwing a St. Patrick's Day dinner party for 20 friends at your place on March 17th at 6 PM, and you want the invitation to feel celebratory but not over-the-top.” — edit anything once it’s designed.
Three directions — different wording, different design
Siobhan and David
Saturday, March 17
6:00 PM
The home of Siobhan & David
487 Maple Street, Portland, Oregon 97214
Festive, but we won't judge a little green
Please reply by March 10th to sarah@example.com or (503) 555-0147
Dinner and drinks provided. We'll be toasting to good friends and better times.
Siobhan & David are throwing a proper St. Patrick's Day dinner
Saturday, March 17
6:00 PM
The home of Siobhan & David
487 Maple Street, Portland, Oregon 97214
Festive, but we won't judge a little green
Please reply by March 10th to sarah@example.com or (503) 555-0147
Dinner and drinks provided. We'll be toasting to good friends and better times.
You're invited to dinner
Saturday, March 17
6:00 PM
The home of Siobhan & David
487 Maple Street, Portland, Oregon 97214
Festive, but we won't judge a little green
Please reply by March 10th to sarah@example.com or (503) 555-0147
Dinner and drinks provided. We'll be toasting to good friends and better times.
Wording examples
Formalrequest the pleasure of your company
for a St. Patrick's Day dinner
Saturday, the seventeenth of March
at six o'clock in the evening
487 Maple Street, Portland
Festive attire encouraged
PlayfulJoin us for an evening of good food, better drinks, and the best company
Saturday, March 17th at 6 PM
487 Maple Street, Portland
Wear something green—or wear something fabulous. We're not fussy.
RSVP by March 10th
ModernSiobhan and David
March 17th, 6 PM
487 Maple Street, Portland
We're celebrating with Irish food, local spirits, and friends we actually want to spend the evening with
Please confirm by March 10th
Good to know
It depends on your actual event. A casual pub crawl invitation can be loose and funny, but if you're hosting a seated dinner, your invitation should reflect that sophistication—no need to lean into every stereotype. The best invitations signal the real tone of your party, whether that's laid-back or dressed-up. RevelPost lets you choose a design style and wording register that honestly matches your vibe, so your guests know what to expect.
Not unless it's genuinely part of your theme. A playful suggestion lands better than a dress code demand—"Festive, but we won't judge" works far better than "Green required." If you're hosting a themed event with specific expectations (like a costume party), you can add custom RSVP questions through RevelPost to confirm guests understand the dress code and theme in advance, so there are no surprises.
Every example above regenerates as your event — your names, your venue, your date, verified.
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