Festival invitations

New Year party invitations with a countdown

New Year’s Eve plans in India tend to come together late and change often. Someone offers their terrace, a group chat argues about the playlist, and suddenly there are thirty people coming. An invite that clearly says where, when, what to bring and how to get home saves the host a lot of messages on the 31st.

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Templates

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Every one opens with a moment — tap, swipe or scratch — then shows the details, a map and RSVP. Tap a card to try it.

Midnight, RooftopPro

Black-and-gold stories that flip in letter by letter, with a live countdown to midnight.

Stories

Soup & Board Games

A warm little iMessage thread — a voice note, a photo of the soup, quick replies to say you’re in.

Chat invite

Neon AfterhoursPro

An IG DM glowing in pink-cyan neon — the address drops only when you tap “I’m in”.

Chat invite

Rajputana Scroll

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Royal scroll

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How it works

Ready in about fifteen minutes

  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Choose how it opens — a scroll, a diya, an envelope, a chat, stories or a scratch card.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Add names, date, time and venues, in English or any Indian language. Add a photo.

  3. 3

    Share on WhatsApp

    Publish and send one link. It opens full-screen on any phone, no app needed.

  4. 4

    Track RSVPs

    On Pro (₹99), guests reply inside the invite and you see who is coming to each event.

A funvite New Year invite can reveal the time with a scratch card, play like a countdown, or arrive as a chat from the host. Share it once in the group, keep it updated, and use Pro RSVPs to know exactly who is coming. Hosting a smaller dinner? Our house party invitations work well too.

What to include

  • Start time, and whether you are staying up for midnight or doing an early family dinner.
  • Address, parking and a note about cabs — late-night rides are hard to find on the 31st.
  • Dress code or theme: black and gold, sequins, retro, or pyjamas.
  • Food and drinks: dinner, snacks, potluck or BYOB, and a clear note if it is alcohol-free.
  • Music and noise: many societies have rules for late music; mention when it ends.
  • Plus-ones and kids, so guests do not need to ask.

A safer night out

A short line about getting home helps more than people think: “we have a spare room”, “plan your cab” or “nominate a driver”. If it is a society party, add the security desk number. These small notes are what guests remember when they decide whether to come back next year.

Wording

Wording you can copy

Change the names in brackets and paste into your invite or message. Every line on a funvite invite is editable, in any script.

House party

Let’s say goodbye to [year] together. New Year’s Eve at [Host]’s, from [time] till late. [Address] Dress: something that sparkles. Bring: your best dance move.

Dinner

A quiet dinner to end the year. 31 December, [time], [address]. Good food, close friends and a toast at midnight.

Theme night

New Year’s Eve: [theme] night. [Date], [time], [venue]. Costumes encouraged, judged and rewarded. RSVP by [date].

Society event

[Society name] New Year’s Eve party Clubhouse, 31 December, from [time] DJ, dinner and a countdown for all ages. Passes: [details]. Register by [date].

Hinglish — friends Hindi

Saal khatam, party shuru! 31st ko [time] se, [address] pe. Khana humara, music tumhara. Ghar jaane ka plan pehle se bana lena.

WhatsApp message with the link

Plans for the 31st are locked! Scratch to reveal the details: [invite link]. Tell us if you’re bringing someone.

Questions

Frequently asked

When should I send a New Year party invitation?

Two to three weeks before is ideal, since plans fill up fast in late December. Send a short reminder on the 30th with any changes.

What should I write on the invite?

Start time, address, dress code or theme, food and drinks, what to bring, and a note about getting home safely.

Can I combine Christmas and New Year on one invite?

Yes. With Pro, add both as separate events and guests RSVP to each.

Can I update the invite if plans change?

Yes. Edit it any time and the same link shows the update — no need to resend.

Can guests play something before the party?

Pro invites can include small games guests can play while they wait. It is a fun way to warm up the group chat.

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