Event reminders · Holiday party
Holiday party reminder texts
In December, your guests may have three parties in a week. A reminder keeps yours on the list and answers the questions people ask the day of: what to wear, what to bring, the gift exchange limit, and how to get home. Keep the festive tone, but put the details first.
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6 examples to copy or edit
Words in braces, like {First name} or {RSVP link}, fill in for each guest when you send from Text My Event. Sending from your own phone? Replace them first.
Week-before, home party
138 charsHi {First name}! Just one week until our holiday party, {Event date} from 7pm at {Venue}. Festive attire encouraged, appetite required. 🎄
Gift exchange rules
126 charsReminder for Saturday's party: White Elephant gift exchange at 9pm! Bring one wrapped gift around $25. The sillier the better.
Potluck sign-up
168 charsHi {First name}, holiday potluck is Sunday! So far we have 4 desserts and 1 salad. If you haven't picked yet, mains and sides would be amazing. Update here: {RSVP link}
Office party, day before
151 charsTomorrow: the Brightline end-of-year party, 6–10pm at {Venue}. Dinner at 7, photo booth all night. Rideshare codes for the ride home are in your email.
Day-of, weather
142 charsSnow's coming tonight! Our party is still on, 7pm at {Venue}. Park in the driveway, and there's a boot rack inside the front door. Drive safe!
Ugly sweater reminder
130 charsDon't forget: ugly sweater contest at our party tomorrow! The worst sweater wins a prize, so dig deep in the closet. See you at 8.
What to include
- Party name or host and the date
- Start time (and end time for office parties)
- Theme, dress code, or contest
- What to bring: potluck dish, gift and spending limit
- Getting there and home: parking, transit, rideshare
When to send
- 1 week before
Theme, dress code, and what to bring.
- 2–3 days before
Gift exchange rules and potluck gaps.
- Day of
Weather, parking, and the start time.
Tips for getting it right
- State the gift exchange spending limit in every reminder that mentions it.
- For office parties, mention safe-ride options. It's thoughtful and common practice.
- Remind people about the theme early so they have time to find a sweater or outfit.
- Share potluck gaps ("we need mains") instead of the full list.
Holiday party questions, answered
When should I send a holiday party reminder?
About a week before and again the day of. During the holidays, a week-before reminder matters more than usual because calendars change fast.
What should an office holiday party reminder include?
Time and place, dinner time, plus-one policy, dress code, and how people can get home safely.
How do I remind guests about a gift exchange?
Say the type of exchange, the spending limit, and when it starts. Repeat the limit in the day-before reminder.
How are texts counted?
One message to one guest is one text, however long it is. A message to 50 guests uses 50 texts, with or without emoji or links. Texts that fail to deliver don't count.
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.
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.
Related wording and guides
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- How to RSVP to a Holiday Party by TextHow to RSVP to a holiday party by text, with reply wording you can copy. Hosting? Collect every holiday party RSVP by text in one shared inbox.
Reviewed November 2, 2026 by Text My Event team.