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Retro Tiki Party Invitations

3/7/2018

Tiki parties were popular back in the 50's and 60's and just like everything else that was old but new again, having a Tiki party is definitely on the rise again.

Perfect for your backyard summer get together but you can throw a Tiki party, big or small, whenever you like!

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Tiki Party Invitations

Tiki Party Invitations
by RetroBazaar

The Tiki party revolves around a Hawaiian Luau or "South Seas" style of food and decor, although Tiki tumblers filled with fruity cocktail drinks are probably the most memorable part.

Be sure to have plenty of pineapples and pineapple infused food around, including a pineapple upside down cake for dessert!

We can help you gather the gang with a cute custom and personalized Tiki party invitation.

Retro Tiki party invitation with bamboo frame

Retro Tiki party invitation with bamboo frame
by McBooboo

I found a great article to help you plan your South Seas shindig.
You can read it at: How to Throw a Tiki Party

Retro Tiki Bar Tropical Hawaiian Party Invitation

Retro Tiki Bar Tropical Hawaiian Party Invitation
by printabledigidesigns

Trader Vic's founder, Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr., claimed to invent the original Mai Tai. His bar/restaurants became famous for their Polynesian food and flair. There are some Trader Vic's still open today but if you aren't lucky enough to live near one, you can grab this book to help you plan your Tiki party. The book, Trader Vic's Tiki Party!: Cocktails and Food to Share with Friends, contains recipes for both cocktails and food.

You can learn more about Trader Vic's at their site: Trader Vic's

Aloha Tiki Party Invitation

Aloha Tiki Party Invitation
by CottonLamb

A retro Tiki party theme can be used for many different occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, and even weddings, and wedding showers.

Wooden Hawaiian Tiki Luau Summer Beach Wedding Card

Wooden Hawaiian Tiki Luau Summer Beach Wedding Card
by printabledigidesigns

There's a lot more fun Tiki Party invitations and party supplies at our affiliate site, Zazzle, a world leader in custom and personalized invitations and other items.

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3 Retro Computer Floppy Disk Birthday Invitations

3/4/2018

If you're planning a birthday party for a guy or gal who make a living, loving their computer, or anyone who considers themselves a computer nerd, you're going to love these fun retro computer floppy disk birthday invitations!

These floppy disk, aka, floppy disc, aka FDD, aka Floppy Disk Drive, invitations are perfect for anyone at any age but they're especially nice if you're throwing an over-the-hill party for an IT worker, Web Designer, or anyone else who spends a lot of their time on a computer.

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Floppy Disk Birthday Party Invitations

Custom and Personalized

Computer Nerd Floppy Disc Birthday Party Card

Computer Nerd Floppy Disc Birthday Party Card
by ThePaperMill

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This fun square 5.25" x 5.25" floppy disk birthday party invitation features a background that resembles a floppy disc and computer type fonts.

Funny Retro Floppy Disc Party Invitation

Funny Retro Floppy Disc Party Invitation
by reflections06

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The Birthday Bash floppy disc invite really stands out with it's bright color and fun retro computer-like fonts. Size: 5.25" x 5.25"

Funny Retro Floppy Disc Party Invitation

Funny Retro Floppy Disc Party Invitation
by reflections06

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Another funny 5.25" x 5.25" floppy disc invitation for your viewing pleasure. These are available in other colors besides blue.

All of these high quality invites come complete with an envelope for mailing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee from the manufacturer, Zazzle.

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If you're interested in learning more about the history of the floppy disks follow this link to Wikipedia:

Learn about the History of the Floppy Disk.

Find Floppy Disk Greetings at Amazon

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4 Fun 1920's Speakeasy Party Invitations

1/10/2018

If you're planning a 1920's theme party why not go all the way and make it a Speakeasy party?

Speakeasies, though illegal, were popular drinking establishments during the Prohibition era in the United States during the twenties and early thirties making this t the perfect theme for a roaring 20's Great Gatsby style cocktail party. You can learn more about Speakeasies HERE.

You can decorate for the event with old-fashioned decor and have all the guys and dolls dress the part.

There are Speakeasy invites for many different special occasions, like milestone birthdays, Bachelorette parties, and even New Year's Eve. We've selected four of our favorite designs but there's lots more where these came from. You can see them all and some other fun Speakeasy party supplies by visiting Speakeasy Party at Zazzle.

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1920's Speakeasy Invitations

Speakeasy Flapper Great Gatsby Party Invitation

Speakeasy Flapper Great Gatsby Party Invitation
by McBooboo

Speakeasy Night Party Roaring 20's Card

Speakeasy Night Party Roaring 20's Card
by thepapershoppe

Speakeasy Flapper Great Gatsby Party Invitation

Speakeasy Flapper Great Gatsby Party Invitation
by McBooboo

Roaring 20's Speakeasy Theme Party Invitations

Roaring 20's Speakeasy Theme Party Invitations
by TDSwhite

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Each of our featured invites measure a big 5" x 7" and come with a white envelope. You can order as many or as few of these great personalized invitations as you need. Zazzle also allows you to customize your invites for card stock, size and shape. Each invitation design was created by an individual artist who keeps shop at Zazzle so prices will vary.

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You can find all kinds of great and affordable Speakeasy decorations for your theme party at Amazon.

1950's Retro Rock and Roll Birthday Party Invitations

5/16/2017

Everyone knows that Rock and Roll music was born in the 1950's so why not plan your next birthday party with a fun 1950's Retro Rock and Roll theme?

If you're looking for a unique invite that's high quality and perfectly personalized, look no further than Zazzle.

I've featured a few of my favorites here. Click on the ones you like best to learn more and to check the pricing or visit ROCK AND ROLL BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATIONS to see them all.

Personalized Sock Hop Birthday Party Retro Card

Personalized Sock Hop Birthday Party Retro Card
by cowboyannie

This invite features a fun-loving 1950's couple rocking and rolling to the music on the radio. It measures a big 5" x 7"and like all of Zazzle's invites, comes complete with a white envelope.

Retro Jukebox Party Invitations

Retro Jukebox Party Invitations
by Specialeetees

This fun bracket-shaped invitation puts the music front and center with a colorful illustration of a nineteen-fifties Jukebox that says "Party Time" on the front.

Retro Record Hop Sock Hop Turning Time Invitation

Retro Record Hop Sock Hop Turning Time Invitation
by nostalgicjourney

What better way to invite friends and family to a retro rock and roll party than by using an invite that features a retro turntable record player? This one even features records in the aqua blue and pink colorway that was so popular back in the day.

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Retro Pool Party Postcard Invitations

5/9/2017

Make a Splash!

Invite friends and family to a cool pool party using one of these fun retro pool party postcard invitations. These are modern-day postcards with designs that look like they've stepped out of the 1950's or 1960's.

Click on your favorite designs to learn more, check pricing, and to order yours today!

retro pool party invitation postcard

retro pool party invitation postcard
by occasionINVASION

Postcard invitations save money on postage and also the cost of each invite is less than a standard invitation. These can be personalized to say whatever you need.

Retro Pool Party Postcard

Retro Pool Party Postcard
by StrangeLittleOnion

Cute images of mid-century poolside fun including palm trees, bathing beauties, flamingos, and retro-style typography make these postcard invitations stand out in a crowded mailbox with a promise of fun in the sun for everyone you invite.

Flamingo Summer Party Postcard

Flamingo Summer Party Postcard
by mangomoonstudio

Made in the USA, Zazzle's postcards measure 4.25" x 5.6". They come with Zazzle's 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Vintage Beautiful Woman Sunbather in Blue Swimsuit Postcard

Vintage Beautiful Woman Sunbather in Blue Swimsuit Postcard
by thephotoalbum

At the time of this posting, postage rate for postcards is $0.34. With savings like that on the stamps you can invite more people to join the fun. In fact, you can order as many, or as few, postcards as you need starting with just one with discounts offered on bulk orders.

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3 Roaring 1920's Sweet Sixteen Party Invitations

3/3/2017

Theme parties make any occasion so much more fun! Don't you agree? If the birthday girl loves fashion, I bet she'll go bananas for a 1920's Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet Sixteen party.

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Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet 16 Birthday Invitation

Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet 16 Birthday Invitation
by PaperandPomp

To help you out with ideas and, of course, THE BEST invites for this grand occasion, I've searched through the collections at Zazzle to find some super personalized invites that are the cat's pajamas. The first one I've featured here has an adorable Flapper girl wearing traditional 1920's garb, and strings of pearls. It's got gorgeous gold art deco designs in the corners and throughout the party information.

Take my word for it, fashionista girls LOVE dressing like flappers. I mean, who wouldn't? Cute fringe covered dresses and headbands are all it takes to make this vintage look come alive.

ART DECO Sweet 16 Sixteen Birthday Party Card

ART DECO Sweet 16 Sixteen Birthday Party Card
by Zizzago

My next selection for a SWEET sweet 16 party invite is an art deco stunner! Done up in the finest colors of black and gold, this one is sure to please the little lady who loves the unique 1920's look.

The flip side is just as pretty and contains all of the personalized 16th birthday party information.

Great Gatsby Inspired Art Deco Sweet 16 Invitation

Great Gatsby Inspired Art Deco Sweet 16 Invitation
by PurplePaperInvites

And here's another Deco beauty for her Sweet 16. This one features pink designs and vintage lettering on a pitch black background. It's a chic selection for the young lady who loves pink.

This design and similar others are also available in a rainbow of other colors. You can see them all here.

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If you need ideas for your roaring twenties sweet sixteen party, I suggest you take a little trip back in time by exploring all of the really great ideas available at Pinterest! You'll find everything from decorations to clothing ideas and more. Start HERE!

If you need to find affordable outfits and clothing ideas, I found some really cute dresses, headbands and even some things for the guys to wear at Amazon. Take a look HERE.

Each of the invites your order comes with a standard white envelope and a 100% satisfaction guarantee from the manufacturer. Best of all, you can buy as many or as few as you need!

1990's Dance Party Invitations

2/12/2017

These slammin' 1990"s dance party invitations are da bomb because they look like you burned them on the computer yourself!

Fun personalized invites look like homemade cds from back in the day. They're available in 8 phat retro colors and we think they make the perfect addition to your nineties theme party.

Click on your favorite color to learn more and order yours today!

This is what the back of the 90's invite looks like. (Plum purple shown below.) They're easy to personalize and even though they don't look like it here, they're square and measure 5.25" x 5.25".

Dance Party CD Invite

Dance Party CD Invite
by TreasureTheMoments

Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.68
Standard white envelopes included

Looking for ideas for your 90's party? Check out these 29 essentials for a 1990s party that I found at Buzzfeed.

1950's Classic Car Birthday Invitations

2/9/2017

Planning a party a for a classic car guy or gal? Is someone you love turning 50? Or maybe they were born in the fifties?

If so, they're sure to get a kick out of these amazing 1950's classic car birthday party invitations!

Classic Car Birthday Party Invitations

Classic Car Birthday Party Invitations
by Whatsbuzzin

The front of this fun invite says, They Don't Make 'em Like They Used To, on the front, on top of a classic 1950's red with white convertible top car complete with shiny chrome, whitewall tires, and extra large fins.

The flip side of this retro theme invite has its own cute 50's style and charm boasting a pair of black and white hanging dice and a couple of Astro burst stars. That's also where you'll find all of your personalized party information.

These invitations measure up at 5" x 7" and come complete with a white envelope and a 100% satisfaction guarantee from the manufacturer.

Classic Car Birthday Party Invitations

Classic Car Birthday Party Invitations
by Whatsbuzzin

These easily fit into your classic "over the hill" or milestone 50-year-old party theme or when used for anyone who loves classic cars.

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See more of our favorite retro birthday party invites.

Retro Scrapbook Save the Date Cards

2/8/2017

Are you into scrapbooking? Are you planning a retro wedding? Or do you just LOVE the look of an adorable scrapbook page?

If you answered, yes, to any of those questions you need to take a look at these super cute retro scrapbook save the date cards.

Cute Scrapbook Save the Dates

Scrapbook Photo Strip | Save the Date Card

Scrapbook Photo Strip | Save the Date Card
by hallmarkwedding

These 5" x 7" cuties are available for you to personalize and order at the Hallmark Wedding Shop at Zazzle.

The design looks like a page from a retro scrapbook complete with 4 of your favorite photos (that you upload) what looks like craft paper with blue polka-dots, two intertwined rings and string... because you're tying the knot! It's all created using images, not real rings and strings, but it looks amazing and so unique!

Your friends won't stop talking about these fun save-the-dates and will be sure to remember your special day!

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Retro Sewing or Quilting Party Invitations

2/7/2017

Are you planning a get together for your friends who sew?
Or maybe your having a tea for the Quilting gang?

If you are, take a look at these adorable retro theme Sewing/Quilting party invitations!

SEWING/QUILTING PARTY INVITATION - RED FABRICS

SEWING/QUILTING PARTY INVITATION - RED FABRICS
by TrudyWilkerson

The design looks like red fabric with a needle and thread. The words "You're Invited" seem to be embroidered right onto the card. Of course, it's not real embroidery but the fun effect sure does make for a cute sewing or quilting invite!

You'll personalize them on the back with all of your party information.

They measure 5" x 7" and come complete with a white envelope suitable for mailing. Best of all, you can order as many or as few as you need.

Red not your favorite color? How about these cute blue sewing invitations?

YOU'RE INVITED - INVITATION - SEWING/QUILTING ETC.

YOU'RE INVITED - INVITATION - SEWING/QUILTING ETC.
by TrudyWilkerson

These invites are also a big 5" x 7" and they were created by the same talented card artist.

They feature a quilted pattern with a needle and two spools of thread. You're Invited seems to be embroidered on the front along with some dainty flowers.

They can be easily personalized for any occasion too.

Either of these cute invitations can be used to invite guests to attend a party where they will be some sewing or quilting going on but they also work for birthday parties in honor of someone who loves to sew or quilt.

And there's a lot more sewing invitations and quilting invites to be seen.

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