First birthday · one year of you
First Birthday Invitations
Choose from animated first birthday invitations, from a Wild One safari to a Winter ONEderland and soft seashell designs. Add your baby’s name, the party details and a photo in the TwistInvite app, then send one link to the family chat. Grandparents watch it in the browser and RSVP in a tap.
Designs made for turning one
Share by WhatsApp or SMS
Family RSVPs without the app
You create the invitation in the app. Guests watch and RSVP in their browser without installing anything.
First birthday collection
First Birthday Invitation Templates
We searched the whole TwistInvite library for first birthday designs and gathered the real templates made for turning one. They are grouped by theme below. Press play to watch each one, then open the birthday folder in the app, where they sit alongside the rest of the birthday designs.
Winter ONEderland
Snowy castles, polar bears and a first cake by the window for a December, January or February first birthday.
Ideas and wording: Winter ONEderland first birthday invitations
Wild One, little bears and woodland friends
Jungle animals, a teddy with balloons, a fawn in the pumpkin patch and bright retro balloons.
Under the sea and seashells
Pearly shells, starfish, jellyfish and a tiny carousel in soft ocean colors.
Garden, citrus and soft pastels
Ribbons, swans, lemons, clouds and strawberries for a simple, sweet first birthday. Some of these designs show a sample name on the poster; you add your baby’s name and details in the app.
Ideas and wording: First birthday invitation wording and ideas
How it works
From Template to RSVP in 3 Steps
Create it in the app
Download or open the TwistInvite app, choose a first birthday template and add the date, time, place and your own words. Upload photos or a video from the first year, import audio, or hold to record a short voice message.
Host · in the appShare one link
Send it by WhatsApp or SMS. One link works for grandparents, cousins, daycare friends and the neighbors.
Host · WhatsApp or SMSGuests watch and RSVP
Guests open the link in their phone or computer browser, watch the invitation and answer Going, Can’t make it or Maybe. No download, no account. You follow every reply in the app.
Guests · in the browser
Open birthday templates
Guests never need an account or the app.
Make it yours
What You Can Add to a First Birthday Invitation
A first birthday invitation often becomes a keepsake. Make it personal in the app before you send it.
- Photos and video from the first year: upload a newborn photo next to a recent one, or a short clip of first steps.
- Music or sound: import audio, like the song you sing at bedtime.
- A voice message: hold to record a short hello from mom, dad or a big sibling.
- RSVP tracking: see who answered Going, Can’t make it or Maybe, and ask for party size so you know how many little guests are coming.
- WhatsApp or SMS sharing: one link for the whole family, near or far.
- 19 app languages: including Spanish, so bilingual families can read the app in their language.
Free to start
Send First Birthday Invitations for Free
Most hosts start on the free plan. If you plan more than three events a month, Premium is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly plan.
Free plan
- Up to 3 events per month
- Free templates
- RSVP tracking
- Share by WhatsApp or SMS
Premium
- USD $2.99 per week
- USD $8.99 per month
- USD $39.99 per year
Prices shown in US dollars. The App Store sets local prices in other countries and regions.
Plan the party
When to send a first birthday invitation and what to include
When to send it
Three to four weeks before the party is a common range. If grandparents or godparents are traveling, give them a heads-up six to eight weeks ahead and send the invitation after.
What to include
Your baby’s name, “is turning one”, the date, start and end time, address, and an RSVP date. Many parents also add a nap-friendly time window so guests know the party is short.
Gifts and keepsakes
If you prefer no gifts, books for the shelf or a contribution to a savings account, say so kindly in one line.
Little guests
Ask for party size in the RSVP so you can plan high chairs, snacks and favors for the babies and toddlers who come along.
Wording ideas
First birthday invitation wording you can adapt
Sweet and simple
“Our little one is turning one! Join us for cake, giggles and a lot of mess on Saturday, March 7 at 10 am.”
Wild One
“Our wild one is turning one. Come roar with us at the backyard party, 3 to 5 pm.”
ONEderland
“Join us in a Winter ONEderland to celebrate Ava’s first birthday. Hot cocoa and cake at Grandma’s house.”
Family-first
“One year of firsts and a lifetime of love. Please celebrate with us and let us know how many are coming.”
More occasions
More birthday invitations
Ideas and wording
First birthday ideas and wording
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a first birthday invitation?
Tap Open birthday templates to open the birthday folder in the TwistInvite app, choose one of the first birthday designs and add your baby’s name, the date, time and address. Add a photo, a video or a voice message if you like, then share the link by WhatsApp or SMS.
How many first birthday templates does TwistInvite have?
There are more than 20 first birthday templates in the library, including Wild One, Winter ONEderland, under-the-sea and garden designs. Every one we found is shown on this page.
Can grandparents RSVP without the app?
Yes. They open the link in their phone or computer browser and answer Going, Can’t make it or Maybe without downloading anything or creating an account.
What can I collect in the RSVP?
Guests choose Going, Can’t make it or Maybe. You can also ask for each guest’s email and their party size, so you know how many people are really coming.
Are there free first birthday invitations?
Yes, you can start for free. The free plan includes free templates, up to 3 events per month and RSVP tracking. Premium is USD $2.99 per week, $8.99 per month or $39.99 per year; the App Store sets local prices in other countries and regions.
Some designs show a name. Can I change it?
Yes. Some posters show a sample name, such as “Mila turns one”. You add your baby’s name and the party details when you personalize the invitation in the app.
When should I send first birthday invitations?
Three to four weeks before the party, with a reminder a few days before. Give traveling family more notice.
Can I make the invitation on my computer?
You can browse templates on this site from any device, but invitations are created and edited in the TwistInvite app. Open the app on your phone to personalize and share. Guests can open the finished invitation on a phone or a computer.
One year deserves a little magic.
Pick a first birthday design, personalize it in the TwistInvite app and share one link your family can open and answer.
Create and edit your invitation in the TwistInvite app. The app interface is available in 19 languages, including Spanish.