It’s Time to Celebrate! Your Guide to 60th Birthday Invitations

Whether you’re planning a celebration for yourself or a loved one, a 60th birthday is certainly a milestone worth celebrating. While you’re busy gathering the perfect birthday party decorations, there’s another place where you can let your theme and creativity shine — the 60th birthday invitations. To that end, use this guide to explore some of our favorite designs — along with some wording ideas — to create party invites that build excitement for the big day.

60th Birthday Invitations: 14 Designs to Kick Off the Festivities 

A milestone birthday marks a special moment that stands out from the rest — during your younger years, that meant reaching your 18th birthday, 21st birthday, and even your 30th birthday. As time goes on, those milestones become your 40th birthday and 50th birthday. Now, you (or your loved one) are reaching the big 6-0 and it’s time to celebrate in style! 

At Greenvelope, we have 60th birthday invitation templates to suit every taste and personality. Make changes to the layout and fonts, upload a photo, update the wording, and select from different colors to personalize the design. With our selection of editable digital invitations, you’ll get that bespoke look and feel without the added expense (and waste) of paper invitations. Plus, every invite comes with easy RSVP tracking so there’s no need to wait for RSVP cards to arrive in the mail.

Below are 14 designs to consider for your upcoming bash. Some templates might feature another milestone birthday year but not to worry — it’s easy to customize the design for a 60th birthday with just a few clicks. You can also choose from any of our adult birthday invitations or anniversary invitations to create your own unique invitation card.

1. Golden 60 Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Celebrate loud and proud with this Golden 60 invitation. With the milestone year as the focus, your guests will be excited to join you from the moment they open up the invite. Choose from five gorgeous colorways, or add your own color instead with the help of our design team.

2. Golden Sixty Invitation

Design: Stacey Meacham Design, LLC

Stick with the black and gold 60th theme with this impressive Golden Sixty invitation. The elegant handwritten font makes this design perfect for a sophisticated celebration in honor of someone special.

3. Glitter Paint Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Is the guest of honor someone who sparkles and shines wherever they go? If so, the Glitter Paint invitation could be an ideal match for their big day. This jewel-inspired design is available in several colors — including this stunning jade tone.

4. Brushed Edges Invitation

Design: Shari Margolin Design

This gorgeous Brushed Edges photo card gives you space to celebrate the birthday guest in all their glory. Include a photo of yourself or loved one as they are now, or get nostalgic and feature a childhood image. Stick with black text for an elegant look, or add some vibrancy with this hot pink version.

5. Forever Young Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

We’re all as young as we feel at heart, so this Forever Young invite is a fitting tribute on someone’s 60th birthday. This invite looks stunning in rose gold and pastel pink, or you could try one of the darker hues for an elegant fall birthday party or winter birthday party.

6. Milestone Balloon

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Who says you’re too old to enjoy balloons? Not us! This Milestone Balloon invitation adds a touch of youth and joy in honor of six well-lived decades. Choose from one of the fun color options available, or work with our designers to create a truly one-of-a-kind design.

7. Stopped Counting Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

If you’re looking for a contemporary vibe, this Stopped Counting invitation is one of our favorites. It blends modern fonts and color palettes to create an invite that feels youthful and fun. It’s easy to swap out “forty” for “sixty” — giving you an exciting option for the big 6-0.

8. Classified Information Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

This Classified Information design is so much fun for a surprise 60th birthday party invitation. The way that it asks the invitee to play a role in the surprise is genius, and it’s a fun take on a more conventional surprise party invite.

9. Aged to Perfection Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Your guest of honor has aged like fine wine, and it’s only fitting that their party invite pays tribute to that. This Aged to Perfection invite is ideal for a backyard BBQ in honor of someone who always brightens your day.

10. Oh Invitation

Design: Bonjour Berry

Swap out some of the wording on this Oh invitation and you have a bold and beautiful way to invite people to celebrate 60 years of life! Feature your favorite photo of the birthday honoree and include all the party details below. This invite is available in several color options, but this bright yellow version is particularly stunning.

11. Let’s Pop the Bubbly

Design: Bonjour Berry

Let everyone know it’s time to toast someone special with this Let’s Pop the Bubbly invite. Choose from a soft and subtle rose gold or a loud and bold hot pink, and match the vibe to the guest of honor’s personality.

12. Confetti Burst

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Sprinkle some of that party fun in the air with this Confetti Burst invite. This sweet yet simple design is ideal for any kind of celebration, and there’s space on the front to tell your guests exactly what to expect.

13. Garden Whimsy

Design: Make and Tell

Use this Garden Whimsy invite to ask people to join you for a birthday bash in honor of a loved one. Whether you’re hosting brunch at a restaurant or afternoon tea in the backyard, this invitation sets a lovely tone for what’s to come.

14. Two Tone Watercolor Wash

Design: Claudia Owen

Embrace a minimal and sophisticated aesthetic with this calming Two Tone Watercolor Wash invite. The subtle, ombre-like hues make it great for a beachside bash, relaxed pool party, or spa birthday party — in other words, a celebration focused on joyful relaxation.

Wording Ideas for Your 60th Birthday Invitations

Sending 60th birthday party invitations is a lot like sending any other party invite. You’ll want to cover the basics like the date, time, and location. It’s also helpful to include a dress code if there is one, and details about how to find the venue or what you’ll be doing — especially if it’s an activity-based or themed celebration. Mention if there’s a birthday gift registry too, or if the recipient instead prefers a simple birthday card or donation to a charity of their choice.

Alongside the party basics, you may want to include few words on your invitation cards to honor this special milestone moment. Some of our favorite 60th birthday invitation wording ideas include:

• [Name] has aged like fine wine. Time to celebrate and raise a glass!
• We’re hosting a big birthday bash in [Name]’s honor. Join us?
• 60 is the new 30. Congrats on reaching this milestone with such a big smile on your face, [Name]!
• It’s time to party like we’re back in the [decade]. Join us for a celebration of [Name]!
• Let’s honor [Name]’s amazing contributions not only to the world, but also to our hearts and lives.
• Sixty and sexy! Let’s celebrate [Name] turning the big 6-0! 

When crafting your message, you may want to make a reference to the guest of honor’s favorite sport, movie, TV series, or place to relax. Sprinkle in some humor if they love to joke around, or keep things thoughtful and formal if that’s more their style.

Celebrate 60 in Style

Planning a 60th birthday party is an honor whether it’s your own or someone elses. It’s a big moment to celebrate, and one that deserves to have every element in place. When it comes to inviting those nearest and dearest, choose one of our online invitations that you can personalize by updating the layout, fonts, wording, and colors. In just a few clicks, you’ll have an invite that’s as individual as the person you’re honoring. For more ways to celebrate this milestone, don’t miss these 60th birthday party ideas.