Making your retirement invitation work

A retirement party honours years of work, and the invitation usually goes out from colleagues or family rather than the retiree. It should name the person, mark the career, and be clear about whether the party is a surprise.

What to write on it

  • The retiree's name and the occasion, with the years of service if they are proud of them.
  • The date, time and venue, and the organiser's name.
  • An RSVP line, plus a note if there is a group gift or card to sign.

One tip

If it is a surprise, send the invitation from a personal address rather than a shared work calendar, where the retiree may see it.

What you get

  • Made at 5 × 7 in.
  • A CMYK print PDF with bleed and crop marks, ready for any print shop.
  • Invitations & cards come in 5 × 7 in, 4.25 × 5.5 in and A6.
  • Two AI designs from your words, logo and colours; preview free, $3.99 for the one you keep.
What should a retirement party invitation include?
The retiree's name, the occasion, the date, time and place, the host, how to RSVP and any gift collection.
Can the retirement invitation use our company colours?
Yes. Set the colours or upload the company logo during setup and both designs follow them.