10 Magical Mermaid Birthday Invitations and Wording Ideas to Match

Looking to celebrate a birthday in enchanting, mermaid style? Start by inviting your guests to the big event with magical mermaid birthday invitations. With an ocean of stunning options, you’re sure to find one that sings to your soul. 

To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite birthday party invitations with mermaid and sea-inspired themes. Plus, we’ll share tips for personalizing your invites so you really make a splash. Let’s dive in!

Wording Ideas for Your Mermaid Birthday Invitations

A mermaid theme party is a fantastic way to transport your guest of honor (and guests) into a whimsical underwater realm. Fortunately, there are plenty of party supplies to suit your specific focus, whether it’s “The Little Mermaid,” an under-the-sea-themed party, a dress-up birthday bash, or something else. 

Of course, you’ll want to find the perfect invites to spread the news. But if you’re not sure how to phrase your message, we’ve got you covered. 

Below are some wording ideas that you can personalize for your mermaid birthday invitations. Bonus: They might also provide inspiration for your party venue and activities. 

• It’s a shell-a-bration! Join us for Caleb’s under-the-sea celebration. Wear your best mermaid attire and get ready to swim and soak up the sun on the pool deck.
• Beach, please! Join us for a mermaid-theme birthday bash in honor of Elizabeth turning 23. Meet at Lifeguard Tower 5 for delicious treats and plenty of splashy games!
• Come make waves with us and enjoy the salty air with a beach picnic for Caitlin’s 10th birthday! Mermaid tails optional.
• You’re invited to Anabelle’s 1st birthday party! Help us celebrate our little mermaid. Kiddie pools, bubble machines, and lots of treats. Costumes encouraged!
• Let’s make a splash for Lani’s 5th birthday! Bring your little ones dressed as their favorite under-the-sea creature. (There will be prizes!)
• In Ariel’s words, “Who says my dreams have to stay my dreams?” Come make our dreams come true by joining us for Sydney’s “The Little Mermaid” birthday celebration!
• Calling all mermaids and mermen! Let’s make magic for Christopher’s birthday with a backyard sip-and-swim celebration. 
• Splish-splash! Please join us at Sedgewick Park for Milo’s under-the-sea celebration. Bring a towel and swimsuit for splashing around the water fountain. 
• Shellabrate good times, come on! Join us for Maria’s 21st birthday with a magical mermaid-theme birthday bash. We’ll have music, face painting, a seafood buffet, and plenty of bubbly!
• Hayley is turning 12! You’re invited to a mer-mazing day at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Get up close to stunning underwater creatures and enjoy a tasty lunch. Who knows? We might even see a mermaid or two!

10 Fin-tastic Mermaid Birthday Invitations

Ready to pick the perfect mermaid birthday party invite? With Greenvelope’s digital invitations, you can customize any design. Update the typography, choose a color scheme, and change the message so it suits your celebration perfectly. If you want something truly unique, upload your own design and add elements from music to wax seals.

Here are some of our favorite mermaid birthday invitations. From colorful and vibrant to sophisticated and glamorous, there’s a style for every birthday celebration.

1. Mermaid Beauties Invitation

Design: frau brandt

This mermaid birthday card invite features a watercolor illustration of starfish, coral, seashells, and beautiful mermaids. This dreamy design would work well as a pool party invitation, under the sea baby birthday invitation, or even a mermaid baby shower invitation.

2. Mermaid Tails Invitation

Design: Jessie Steury

Celebrate a birthday in style with this glitter mermaid invitation card. Two colorful mermaid tails set the scene and you can fill in the event details in the text box. Choose from five different color schemes including turquoise, teal, white, purple, and pink to match your mermaid party decorations. 

3. Bookish Mermaid Invitation

Design: Snow and Ivy

Throw a mermaid bash for someone special with this whimsical birthday invite. Accents include a stenciled mermaid, sea creatures, and a muted ombre background. The supported backside has plenty of room for your event details and guests are sure to hit the RSVP button in a flash!

4. Mermaid Magic Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Ready to celebrate a magical mermaid? Use this enchanting invitation to invite guests to a fin-tastic party. The invitation template features a glimmering little mermaid tail, stars, seashells, and pearls. The large supported backside includes space for party requests like gifts, potluck food selection, and costume ideas.

5. Ocean Love Invitation

Design: frau brandt

If you’d rather not feature mermaids so prominently, consider this stunning sea party invitation. It features hand-painted ocean creatures like whales, turtles, and jellyfish, making it a perfect choice for an under-the-sea-themed party.

6. Deep Blue Sea Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Plan an adult mermaid birthday party with this moody invitation. Deep blue ocean waves frame a modern text box, making it perfect for milestone birthdays. Use it for an adult birthday celebration at a yacht club, on a catamaran, or at a seaside restaurant.

7. The Ocean is Calling Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Planning a birthday bash for someone who loves the ocean? This ocean-themed invite is sure to make them happy. The under-the-sea invitation features a vibrant blue background and Hawaiian elements. It’s ideal for surf-themed parties as well as mermaid events and luau parties.

8. Undersea Whimsy Invitation

Design: Snow and Ivy

This under-the-sea birthday invitation has all the elements you need — from turtles and fish to narwhals and seahorses. Add a personalized message to the supported backside and get guests ready for an enchanting celebration.

9. Bright Splashes Invitation

Design: Laura Bolter Design

Celebrate in style with a splish-splash birthday invite. Featuring brilliant watercolor hues in cheerful palettes, it’s “shore-fire” way to liven up any mermaid theme. Use it for a pool party, mermaid birthday, or seaside celebration. To take things up a notch, match your party decor to the invite and serve tie-dye birthday cupcakes in similar hues.

10. Beach Day Invitation

Design: Raven Erebus

Plan a mermaid-themed beach day with this colorful invitation. It features a cute whale surrounded by sea friends including sand dollars and starfish. Use it for a little mermaid party or a baby shower. 

Plan an Enchanting Mermaid Birthday Celebration

With these mermaid birthday invitations, you’re sure to have a memorable and magical celebration, whether you’re celebrating someone turning 5 or 50. Choose from our selection of mermaid birthday party invites and make it your own by customizing the details and adding elements like music and a personalized stamp. 

Love the theme but want to plan a different event? Many of these party ideas and mermaid birthday invitations can be used for various celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, an under-the-sea party for graduation, or a mermaid-inspired bridal shower, these invitations are sure to hit the mark.

For more party planning tips, continue browsing our Stationers blog. You’ll find countless ideas for party games, food, decor, and more. Plus, you‘ll uncover more party themes you can use to keep the party going year after year.