The easiest way to text your first birthday party guests.
Invite grandparents, aunts and friends by text, plan the afternoon around nap time, and let everyone know when the smash cake happens. No app needed.
10 free texts to try it · No app for guests · No credit card
A first birthday is for the grown-ups. Text them.
The birthday kid won't remember the day, but grandparents, godparents and new-parent friends will. Most of them aren't in one chat, and some never check email. A text reaches each of them, the RSVP link gives you a headcount, and you can send gift guidance and the smash cake time without a single phone call.
Grandparents can answer
A plain text with a link is easy for every relative, with nothing to download and no account to set up.
Planned around naps
Schedule the reminder for after the morning nap, so you're not typing it with a baby in one arm.
Gift guidance, kindly
Share a short wish list or a no-gifts note in your own words, so relatives don't have to ask.
First birthday party text message templates
Copy, tweak the details, and send to your whole guest list in one tap.
Hi Nana! Noah's first birthday is Sun Jun 7 at 3pm at our house, 22 Elm Ct. We'd love to have you and Pop there. RSVP: textmyevent.com/s/noah1
So many of you asked about gifts! Noah has plenty of toys, so books for his shelf or a contribution to his 529 would mean the most. Truly no pressure.
Noah dives into his smash cake at 4pm! It's the only part of the party on a schedule, so come by 3:45 if you want to see it 🎂
Thank you for helping us celebrate Noah's first year. He napped through half of it, but we'll tell him all about it. Photos: textmyevent.com/s/noah1-pics
When to text your first birthday party guests
A simple schedule from first announcement to thank-you. Write every text up front and schedule it.
- 1
6–8 weeks before
Give grandparents and out-of-town family time to book travel for the weekend.
Save the date templates → - 2
4 weeks before
Send the invite with the nap-friendly time, the address and the RSVP link.
Invitation templates → - 3
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Day after
A thank-you and a link to the photos for everyone who came or watched from afar.
Group text templates →
What texting your first birthday party costs
For about 30 guests. One payment per event, no subscription. Guest replies don’t use up your texts.
Just the invite
30 guests × 1 text = 30 texts
$19Lite, once
30 of 50 texts
Invite + a reminder
30 guests × 2 texts = 60 texts
$57Starter, once
60 of 500 texts
The full schedule
30 guests × 6 texts = 180 texts
$57Starter, once
180 of 500 texts
Start with Lite and upgrade later for just the difference ($38 more for Starter). Try it first with 10 free texts to your own phone. Compare all plans
First birthday party invitation designs
6 designs made for first birthday parties. Pick one, make it yours in the studio, and text it to every guest with your RSVP link.
Set up your first birthday party in minutes.
Gather both sides of the family
Add grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends from both sides. Each person gets their own text, not a chat with the in-laws.
Send the invite during nap time
Write the invitation once, add the RSVP link, and schedule it, then the reminder for the morning of the party.
Answer gift questions in one place
When relatives ask what Noah needs, their texts land in your inbox, and your partner can answer from the same place.
First birthday party texting questions
Who should I invite to a first birthday party?
Mostly the adults in your baby's life: grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents and close friends, plus any babies from your playgroup. Add them all to one guest list and text each of them individually.
What time should a first birthday party start?
Plan around naps. Many parents start right after the afternoon nap and keep it to two or three hours. Put the start and end time in the invitation and schedule the reminder to match.
How do I tell guests what gifts to bring?
Say it in your invitation or a follow-up text: a short wish list, books, a savings contribution, or no gifts at all. You can also add a link button on your RSVP page.
Can older relatives RSVP without an app?
Yes. They get a normal text, tap the link, and answer on a short form with no login. If they'd rather ask a question, their reply comes to your inbox.
Can guests see each other's replies?
No. Each guest gets their own text, not a group chat, so their number and replies stay private. Replies come back to your Text My Event inbox, where you and your co-hosts can answer.
Can a co-host help manage the event?
Yes. Invite co-hosts to your event and they share the same guest list, scheduled texts, and replies inbox.
How much does it cost?
Your first event includes 10 free texts to try it on your own phone. To text guests you pay once per event, with no subscription: Lite $19 for 50 texts, Starter $57 for 500 texts, Plus $87 for 1,200 texts, Premium $137 for 2,000 texts. If you need more texts later, moving to a bigger plan costs only the difference.
Which countries are supported?
Text My Event sends to US and Canadian (+1) mobile numbers, in English.
How long does my event stay active?
Your texts belong to that event and stay available until 60 days after it ends. Guest photos and videos stay up for the same window.
What happens if a guest replies STOP?
They're opted out right away and skipped on future sends, so you never have to track it. They can reply START to resume.
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