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A first birthday is as much a thank-you to the village that got you through year one as it is a party for the baby. Pick an example below, swap in your child's name, date and nap-friendly time, and send each guest their own private link by email, WhatsApp or text.
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Twelve months of smiles, giggles and very little sleep. Please join us to celebrate Gideon Levi Rosen's First Birthday Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM The Rosen Garden, 142 Maplewood Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Lunch, lemonade and birthday cake at noon. Kindly reply by May 6.
One whole year of our favorite little person. Phoebe Claire Sterling is turning one! Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM The Conservatory at Chiswick House, London, United Kingdom Tea, scones and a first slice of cake. Please let us know if you can join us by June 1.
First trip around the sun, complete. Come celebrate Caleb Asher Gold's 1st birthday! Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Trinity Bellwoods Park Pavilion, Toronto, Canada Bagels, berries, coffee for the grown-ups and cake at 11:30. Please RSVP by July 8.
Short, cheerful lines centered on the main event: the first taste of frosting.
He has four teeth, two shoes and one big cake waiting for him. Join us for Jonah Reid Miller's First Birthday! Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM 48 Sycamore Lane, Evanston, Illinois Tacos on the patio, cake smash at 11:45 sharp (before nap time!). Please RSVP by July 29.
Miriam Eve Stern is turning ONE! Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM Stern Residence, 219 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts Older siblings are very welcome. Your presence is the only present we need, though a favorite board book with a note inside is always treasured. Please reply by September 2.
Whichever tone you choose, every first birthday invitation needs the same bones: who, what, when, where, and when to reply.
One-year-olds run on nap schedules, and so do most of your guests' kids. Listing a clear window (such as 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM) lets everyone arrive in time for the cake and leave before meltdown hour.
Say plainly whether older brothers and sisters are invited (“siblings welcome!”) so parents do not have to text you to ask before replying.
If your living room is already full of toys, a simple line like “No gifts necessary, or bring a favorite children's book signed on the inside cover” gives guests clear, welcome guidance.
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