Creating perfect party and wedding invitations can be fun, if you're working with the right New York City professionals. Maybe you want folded party invitations to match the Art Deco layers on the Chrysler Building, or maybe you want to complement your Central Park wedding with plantable wildflower-seeded envelopes. Your imagination is the limit!

What should your invitations say? That's up to you, but party and wedding invitations should convey any important information your guests should know before the event. Party invitations should say where in New York the party is being held, and at what time. You should also include any relevant details, like whether the guests should bring dishes for a pot luck or funny hats for a costume contest. Don't forget to include your contact information, especially for guests who live outside of New York.

You'll also want to include a "reply by" date on both party and wedding invitations. This is especially true for large New York weddings that plan to feed many guests, as getting an accurate head count is essential for planning a meal. Your wedding invitations should also state whether there is a dress code, so guests know the level of formality.

Are you ready to send your save the date cards for your wedding? If you're excited to start, six months before the wedding date isn't too soon, but you shouldn’t wait longer than three months before, to ensure your guests are able to leave your date free.

Your party invitations will set the tone for your event. What first impression would you like to give your guests? A birthday party for a New York Mets fan, for example, would have lots of bright blue and orange colors and a festive theme. A company party, on the other hand, would be centered around the business logo and look more professional. New York has many party invitations experts who can help you craft the perfect statement. Find the right invitations for your party with our listings of New York vendors.