Día de los Muertos Invitation Wording Ideas
Good Día de los Muertos invitation wording names the gathering as a remembrance, gives the date, time, and place, and tells guests what to bring for the ofrenda, usually a photo of a loved one, their favorite food, or marigolds. Below are copy-paste wordings for family ofrenda dinners, Day of the Dead parties, bilingual invites, and community events, plus RSVP and reminder lines.
In 2026, November 1 falls on a Sunday and November 2 on a Monday, so most home gatherings will land on Saturday, October 31 or Sunday, November 1. Send invitations by about October 11 to give guests three weeks to find photos and plan a dish.
What to Include in Dia de los Muertos Invitation Wording
Every invitation needs the practical details, but this one also needs a sentence that sets the tone. Guests who haven't attended before may not know whether to expect a costume party or a quiet dinner.
| Detail | Example wording |
|---|---|
| What it is | "An evening to remember the people we love" |
| Date and time | "Sunday, November 1, 6:00 p.m." |
| Place | Full address, plus parking or entry notes |
| What to bring | "A photo of someone you miss, and a story about them" |
| Food | "Dinner is provided" or "Bring their favorite dish to share" |
| Dress | "Come as you are" or "Wear bright colors; face painting at 5:30" |
| Kids | "Children welcome" or "Adults only" |
| RSVP | Deadline and link, e.g., "Please reply by October 25" |
Family Ofrenda Dinner Invitation Wording
Use these for a dinner at home built around the altar. They work for family, close friends, and neighbors.
Join us for Día de los Muertos.
We're building our family ofrenda and would love for you to add to it. Bring a photo of someone you miss and a story to share over dinner.
Sunday, November 1 · 6:00 p.m.
[Address]
Please RSVP by October 25.
Every year we set a place for the ones we've lost.
Come help us remember Abuela Rosa, Tío Manuel, and everyone you carry with you.
Dinner, pan de muerto, and candlelight at [Address]
Saturday, October 31 · 5:00 p.m.
Our ofrenda is going up, and there's room for your people too.
Bring a photo, a favorite snack or drink of theirs, and yourself.
Sunday, November 1, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Reply by October 25 so we save you a seat.
Day of the Dead Party Invitations
These fit a livelier evening with music, food, and face painting, while still keeping remembrance at the center.
Celebrate life with us!
Día de los Muertos Fiesta
Tamales, pan de muerto, music, and a community ofrenda.
Bring a photo of a loved one to place on the altar.
Saturday, October 31 · 7:00 p.m.
[Address] · RSVP by October 24
Marigolds, candles, and a full table.
You're invited to our Day of the Dead party to honor the people who made us who we are.
Face painting from 6:00. Dinner at 7:00.
Sunday, November 1 at [Address]
They're gone, but never missing from the party.
Join us for food, music, and stories on Día de los Muertos.
Potluck style: bring a dish your loved one would have loved.
Saturday, October 31 · 6:30 p.m.
If you're running a potluck, ask guests to note what they're bringing when they RSVP. The potluck RSVP example shows a sign-up list attached to the reply form.
Bilingual Día de los Muertos Party Invitation
A bilingual invitation welcomes both older relatives and friends who don't speak Spanish. Put the Spanish first if most of your guests are family.
Te invitamos a recordar a nuestros seres queridos.
Cena de ofrenda · domingo 1 de noviembre · 6:00 p.m.
Trae una foto y el platillo favorito de quien extrañas.
Join us to remember the people we love. Ofrenda dinner, Sunday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. Bring a photo and the favorite dish of someone you miss.
¡Celebremos el Día de Muertos!
Música, comida y altar comunitario.
Sábado 31 de octubre · 7:00 p.m.
Confirma tu asistencia antes del 24 de octubre.
Let's celebrate Day of the Dead! Music, food, and a community altar. Saturday, October 31, 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by October 24.
Community, School, and Church Event Wording
Public events need clearer logistics: parking, whether the altar is open to everyone, and whether food is for sale.
The [School/Church Name] community is invited to our Día de los Muertos celebration.
Add a photo of a loved one to our shared ofrenda, enjoy pan de muerto and hot chocolate, and see student papel picado.
Sunday, November 1 · 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. · [Location]
Free. Please RSVP so we have enough chairs and cocoa.
All are welcome at our neighborhood ofrenda.
Bring a photo, a candle, or marigolds for someone you're remembering this year.
Saturday, October 31 · 5:00 p.m. · [Park or Hall Name]
Tamales and champurrado served at 6:00.
For flyers and bulletin inserts, print a QR code that opens the RSVP form. The guide to making a free RSVP QR code walks through it, and the church event RSVP example shows a finished page.
Wording for a Loss This Year
When the gathering centers on someone who died recently, keep the language gentle and specific.
This is our first Día de los Muertos without Dad.
We're building his ofrenda with his guitar, his coffee mug, and far too many marigolds. We'd be grateful to have you there.
Sunday, November 1 · 5:00 p.m. · [Address]
Bring a memory of him if you have one to share.
Kid-Friendly Invitation Wording
Calling all little artists!
Decorate sugar skulls, cut papel picado, and help build our family altar.
Saturday, October 31 · 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Parents stay and enjoy pan de muerto with us. RSVP with how many kids are coming.
RSVP, Dress, and Reminder Lines
- RSVP line: "Please reply by October 25 so we can set enough places at the table."
- What to bring: "Bring a small framed photo; we'll return it at the end of the night."
- Dress note: "Wear something bright. Catrina face painting is optional and available from 5:30."
- Allergy question: "Let us know about any dietary needs when you RSVP."
- Reminder text, 2 days before: "See you Sunday at 6! Don't forget your photo for the ofrenda. Parking is on the street."
- Day-of text: "Candles are lit and the tamales are ready. Come on in whenever you get here."
With RSVPlinks you can paste any of these wordings onto a designed event page and, on a paid plan, add a custom question like "Whose photo are you bringing?" and set email reminders to go out before the gathering. Guests reply from a link or QR code without downloading anything. Browse the invitation page templates for warm, candlelit designs.
A Note on Tone
Día de los Muertos is a celebration of people who have died, not a second Halloween. Keep the wording centered on remembrance and welcome, and skip words like "spooky" or "creepy." If you're hosting outside your own tradition, invite guests to honor their own loved ones and explain one or two customs in the invite, such as why marigolds (cempasúchil) line the altar: their color and scent are said to guide spirits home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you write on a Día de los Muertos invitation?
Write the purpose of the gathering, the date, time, and address, what guests should bring for the ofrenda, and an RSVP deadline. A line like "Bring a photo of someone you miss" tells guests how to take part. Add dress and food notes if they aren't obvious.
When should I send Day of the Dead party invitations?
Send them three to four weeks ahead, which means by about October 11 for a gathering on October 31 or November 1, 2026. Guests need time to find a photo and plan a dish, and relatives may need to travel.
Should a Día de los Muertos invitation be in Spanish?
Use the language your guests speak. A bilingual invitation, with Spanish and English on the same card or page, works well for mixed family and friend groups.
What should guests bring to a Día de los Muertos gathering?
The most common request is a photo of a loved one for the ofrenda. Guests can also bring that person's favorite food or drink, a candle, marigolds, or pan de muerto.
Ready to send yours? Create a free RSVP link, paste in your favorite wording, and share it with family today.