A 60th birthday party is very often planned by someone other than the birthday person: a spouse, the children, or a group of close friends. The guest list can run from grandchildren to old colleagues, and some guests will be reading the invitation on a phone they rarely use for anything but calls. So the best 60th birthday invitations are warm, clear and easy to answer.
Here you’ll find 60th birthday invitation wording from the family, from the birthday person, for her and for him, plus surprise, funny and elegant examples and practical tips for older guests. For short lines from 30 to 80, see our milestone birthday invitation wording guide.
What to Include on a 60th Birthday Invitation
- The guest of honor and the hosts. “The Garcia family invites you…” makes it clear who to reply to.
- Type of celebration. Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, garden party or an evening party.
- Date, time and full address, with parking, entrance and step-free access if relevant.
- Food. “Lunch will be served” or “dinner and dessert buffet.”
- Dress code, if any.
- Gift note. Many 60th invitations say no gifts.
- RSVP deadline and a contact, with a phone number for guests who prefer to call.
60th Birthday Invitation Wording From the Family
Sixty years of Mom.
Please join us in celebrating Maria’s 60th birthday with lunch, family and plenty of stories.
Sunday, May 16 at 1 pm · Casa Verde Restaurant, 220 Bay Avenue
Kindly RSVP by May 6. Hosted by her children, Ana, Luis and Sofia.
Our dad turns 60 this spring, and we’d love you there.
Dinner in honor of Richard Hughes
Saturday, April 17 · 6:30 pm · The Oak Room
Please reply to Claire by April 5.
Wording When You’re Hosting Your Own 60th
- “I’m turning 60 and I’d love to celebrate with the people who made the first 60 so good.”
- “Sixty years, one party. Come eat, drink and dance with me.”
- “No speeches, no fuss, just good food and good friends. Join me for my 60th.”
60th Birthday Invitation Wording for Her
- “Sixty and sensational. Celebrate Patricia with us.”
- “Sixty years of love, laughter and Linda.”
- “Join us for afternoon tea in honor of Margaret’s 60th birthday.”
- “Cheers to 60 years of our favorite lady.”
60th Birthday Invitation Wording for Him
- “Sixty years young. Join us for John’s birthday barbecue.”
- “Vintage 1967, still running smoothly.”
- “Dad’s 60th: steak, stories and the same old jokes.”
- “Six decades of Frank. Dinner and drinks to celebrate.”
Surprise 60th Birthday Invitation Wording
Surprise! Dad is turning 60.
He thinks it’s a quiet family dinner. It isn’t.
Saturday, June 12 · Please arrive by 6 pm; Dad arrives at 6:30.
The Harbor Club, 5 Marina Drive
RSVP to Claire by June 1, and not a word to Dad!
For a surprise, give older guests a phone number as well as the link, and repeat the arrival time in the reminder. Our surprise party invitation wording guide has more.
Funny 60th Birthday Invitation Lines
- “Sixty: old enough to know better, still too young to care.”
- “Help us celebrate Bob’s 60th before he forgets where he put his glasses.”
- “Sixty candles were a fire hazard, so we booked a restaurant.”
- “Aged like a fine wine. Come help us open a few bottles.”
Elegant 60th Birthday Invitation Wording
The family of
Eleanor Grace Walker
requests the pleasure of your company
at a dinner celebrating her sixtieth birthday
Saturday, the ninth of October, at seven o’clock
The Ashford Hotel · Kindly reply by the twenty-fifth of September
Tips for Older Guests and a Mixed-Age Crowd
- Choose an easy time. A lunch or an early dinner suits grandparents and young grandchildren.
- Spell out access. Parking, the right entrance, whether there are stairs and where to sit.
- Make replying simple. One link that opens in the browser, plus a phone number for anyone who prefers to call.
- Send a reminder. A short message two days before, with the address and time, helps everyone.
- Faith or family traditions. If there is a service, a blessing or a toast before the meal, include its time so guests arrive for it.
Gift and No-Gift Wording
- “Your presence is the greatest gift. No presents, please.”
- “In place of gifts, please bring a favorite photo or memory to share.”
- “Instead of gifts, Ruth would love a donation to the children’s hospital.”
60th Party Ideas With Lines to Match
- Garden or afternoon tea: “Tea, cake and roses for Margaret’s 60th. Hats welcome.”
- Family lunch: “Three generations, one long table. Lunch for Grandpa Joe’s 60th.”
- Sixties night: “Born in the sixties, partying like it. Dress for a decade of music.”
- Photo through the decades: “Bring a photo of you with Ruth from any of her six decades.”
- Winter birthday: “Cake, cocoa and snowflakes. Warm up with us for Helen’s 60th.”
- Weekend away: “Sixty years, one family trip. Join us at the lake house.”
One Invitation for a Service and a Party
Some families start a 60th with a blessing, a church service or a quiet family moment and continue with a meal. Put both on one invitation, with a time for each and who each part is for.
Please join us as we give thanks for 60 years of Rosa.
Service at St. Mary’s at 11 am, followed by lunch at the family home, 14 Pine Street, at 1 pm.
Kindly reply by April 20 and let us know if you’ll join us for both.
Short Versions for a Text Message
Mom turns 60! Lunch Sun May 16, 1 pm at Casa Verde. Tap the link to RSVP or call Ana at the number in the invite.
Surprise 60th for Dad, Sat Jun 12. Arrive by 6, he gets there at 6:30. Please don’t tell him! Details in the link.
When to Send 60th Birthday Invitations
Send them six to eight weeks before, and give out-of-town family a save the date three months ahead. Set the RSVP deadline about ten to fourteen days before the event so the restaurant or caterer has a firm number.
Send It as a Video Invitation
With TwistInvite, you make the invitation in the app. Pick a design, add the details, and upload family photos or a short video: a photo from each decade makes a lovely 60th. You can import a favorite song or hold to record a short message in your own voice. If a relative who prefers another language is helping you set it up, the app is available in 19 languages.
Share one link by WhatsApp, text or email. Guests open it in their browser and answer Going, Can’t make it or Maybe with no app and no account, which is easier for older relatives. You can ask how many people are coming in each party, and collect email addresses for the thank-you photos afterwards.
None of these designs is made only for a 60th. Peach Bloom Wish and Snowflakes, Cake & Birthday Wishes are birthday designs; Riviera Sunday Brunch is a lunch and brunch design. Add the age in the details. Open the birthday designs in TwistInvite, or browse our digital birthday invitations. Also see our 50th birthday invitations and retirement party invitations guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a 60th birthday invitation say?
The guest of honor, who is hosting, the type of celebration, the date, time and full address, food, any dress code or gift note, and the RSVP deadline with a contact name.
How far in advance should you send 60th birthday invitations?
Six to eight weeks before, with a save the date about three months ahead for family travelling from out of town.
What do you write when children host their parent’s 60th?
Name the parent and the hosts, for example: “Please join us in celebrating Maria’s 60th birthday. Hosted by her children, Ana, Luis and Sofia.”
Is a 60th birthday party better at lunch or dinner?
Either works. A lunch or early dinner suits a mixed-age guest list with grandparents and small children; an evening party suits a friends-only crowd.
Can older relatives RSVP without downloading an app?
Yes. They open the TwistInvite link in their browser and tap Going, Can’t make it or Maybe. No account is needed.
Create it in the TwistInvite app
Download free on iPhone or Android, then share one link with your guests.