[header] How to invite people to a party [title] Design your invitation to resemble the party theme. [step] For example, a disco-themed party invitation could feature a large disco ball. People are likely to look at your invitation and make a quick first impression--you want that first impression to be informative and fun. 
[substeps] If your party doesn't have a theme, have the invitation mirror the formality of the party. If you're throwing a black tie soiree, keep it simple with a plain border, a fancy font, and to-the-point text.