Gift exchange invitations

‘Tis the season to give (and get), so why not make a party out of it? Whether you need a white elephant invitation or something for an office Secret Santa, you can find exactly what you need here. (Or if you want to do a twist on the classic gift exchange party, you can host a [Favorite Things party] (https://www.paperlesspost.com/blog/favorite-things-party-ideas/), too.) Browse our selection of festive gift exchange invitations that will help you kick off a holiday gathering of friends, family, or co-workers.

White elephant gift exchange invitations

No matter what kind of gift exchange plans you have up your sleeve, there’s an invitation here to help you set the vibe. Are you going for funny and laidback white elephant party? Opt for a white elephant invitation that invites guests to bring a gag gift of their choosing. There are designs with doodles of white elephants, of course, and there are also designs with everyone’s favorite red-suited, white-bearded Christmas character—perfect for a Secret Santa invite. There are pretty invitations with gifts and Christmas trees, or elegant text-only designs with festive ribbons and bows. Planning an ornament exchange party? We have classic designs adorned with traditional holiday decorations, perfect for ornament exchange invitations. Or for a yummier twist on the gift exchange trend, how about hosting a [cookie swap party] (https://www.paperlesspost.com/cards/category/cookie-swap-invitations)?

How to send a gift exchange invitation

Once you find your ideal design, be it a white elephant party invite or one for a traditional gift exchange, use our easy online design tool to customize it to your liking. Choose the fonts and text colors you wish, as well as a backdrop and envelope liner for your digital delivery. If you’ve sent invitations with us before, you can create your guest list using saved contacts from a previous event, or you can easily import contacts from your email account. Our convenient RSVP tracking means we stay on top of the guest list for you, keeping tabs on who’s going, who’s not, and who has yet to open their invitation. If you need to send a reminder to respond, simply use our guest messaging. Once the white elephant gift exchange invitation is sent and the gifts have been exchanged, check out the Paperless Post blog to get inspired for your next holiday party!

After your white elephant party, you’ll probably want to send a thank you note to your gift giver. Browse our selection of thoughtful design options, and take a peek at other winter entertaining invitations to get ideas for more seasonal parties.

White elephant invitation wording

When you're wording your white elephant invitation, it's important to note how much a gift should cost, as well as whether there's a gift theme. If you're sending a Secret Santa invite, tell guests that they must RSVP in order to be included in the name drawing. You can also request that guests follow a dress code, like ugly sweaters or cocktail attire. If you're going to be serving dinner or just snacks and drinks, you should include that as well so that no one comes hungry with the expectation of being fed a full meal. Of course, you don't want to forget the basics, either: Date, time, and location.