[header] How to throw a gift wrapping party [title] Stick to simple invites. [step] A gift wrapping party, in essence, is about getting together with friends to have fun doing something that can be tedious and time consuming. Since this is a for-fun activity, there's no point in stressing over fancy invites. 
A simple email to your friends and family should be more than enough to get the ball rolling in your party planning. [substeps] If you plan on this gift wrapping party to be a more elegant affair, there's nothing wrong with putting together formal invitations for your guests.