What to Write in a Friendsgiving Invitation (20+ Examples)

A Friendsgiving invitation does three jobs: it sets the date, it tells people what to bring, and it makes the night feel like an event instead of "come eat leftovers at my place." Whether you send a text, an email or a printable card, the wording below covers formal-ish, casual and last-minute invites.

The short formula that always works

Who + when + where + what to bring + RSVP. That's it. Add one warm line about why you're excited, and you're done.

Example: "You're invited to Friendsgiving at Maya's on Saturday, Nov 21 at 5pm. Potluck — claim a side, dessert or drinks in the group chat by Nov 14. Can't wait to squeeze around one table with you."

Casual text or group-chat invites

• "Friendsgiving at my place Sat Nov 21, 5pm. Bring a side or dessert and your stretchy pants. RSVP so I know how many chairs to steal from the neighbors."
• "Official Friendsgiving: Friday before Thanksgiving, 6pm, my apartment. I'll do the turkey (or a giant lasagna). You bring the vibes and a dish. Who's in?"
• "Potluck Friendsgiving next Saturday. Sign up for apps / sides / dessert / drinks in the thread. Kids and plus-ones welcome."
• "Low-key Friendsgiving: soup, bread, pie ranking contest. Sunday 4pm. Bring whatever you want to share."

Email or printable invitation wording

• "Please join us for Friendsgiving on [date] at [time]. Dinner is potluck-style — we'll handle the main dish if you bring a side, dessert or drinks. Kindly RSVP by [date] so we can plan seating."
• "You're invited to a cozy Friendsgiving at [address]. Come hungry, leave with leftovers, and wear something with an elastic waistband. Potluck sign-up link below."
• "Celebrate the people who feel like family. Friendsgiving, [date], [time]. Gratitude cards at every seat, trivia after pie. Please RSVP and claim a dish."

How to assign potluck dishes without chaos

• List categories in the invite: mains (host), sides, salads, desserts, drinks, rolls.
• Ask people to reply with what they're bringing so you don't get five bags of chips.
• Note allergies or "nut-free kitchen" up front.
• Remind guests to bring containers for leftovers — it becomes part of the tradition.

RSVP lines that actually get answers

• "Please RSVP by [date] with your dish so I can finish the menu card."
• "Yes / no / bringing [dish] — reply in the chat."
• "Plus-ones welcome; just tell me a headcount by Wednesday."

Printable Friendsgiving invitations and matching cards

If you want something nicer than a group text, a printable Friendsgiving invitation pairs well with place cards, a fill-in menu and a small "Happy Friendsgiving" card at each plate. All of these download instantly and print on letter-size cardstock.

After they RSVP

Send a reminder three days out with parking info, what you're cooking, and a nudge for anyone who hasn't claimed a dish. On the night, tuck a short thank-you card at each seat — even one line ("Thankful for you and your famous mac") makes the printable invitation feel complete.

More hosting help: Friendsgiving ideas and printables, place cards and table printables, and what to write in a Thanksgiving card for the notes inside. Coworkers invited? See Thanksgiving cards for coworkers.

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