I decided on a pirate theme and will do the invitations on tea stained/burnt edges paper to look like treasure maps. Here is the wording so far:


Ahoy me hearties!
‘tis that time of year
when Halloween night
be again drawing near

We hope ye can join us
for our Halloween party
there be contests and games
and dishes most hearty

Bring with ye yer carved pumpkins
‘twill give me great pleasure
to award the best one
a chest filled with treasure

If ye miss this big bash
‘twould be quite a shocker
so all ye scallywags come in costume
or face Davy Jones’ locker

Ocotober 18, 2008
that be when we party
so don’t ye be late

Aye, ‘twill be so much fun
yer hosts ye will thank
just be here at six
or ye be walkin' the plank!