Title: Email Templates for Anniversary Celebrations Author: Cate DeRosia Published: February 27, 2023 --- # Email Templates for Anniversary Celebrations ## In this article * [Template 1 – General 20th Anniversary Celebration Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#meetup-attendees-state-of-the-word-invitation-email) * [Template 2 – In-person Anniversary Celebration Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#invitation-to-attend-an-in-person-state-of-the-word-watch-party-meetup) * [Template 3 – Online Meetup Watch Party Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#invitation-to-attend-an-online-state-of-the-word-watch-party-meetup) [↑ Back to top](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target) Here are some free to use templates to make it easier for you to email your meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group members about upcoming Anniversary Celebrations. If you are not organizing an anniversary celebration, we ask that you send a reminder email to your group members announcing the event. This allows those who may not be aware of the upcoming anniversary to participate as they choose.  Before you start: * Check the templates for any updates you need to make like **[CITY-NAME]** **[ DATE]** or **[YEAR]**, etc. * Having snacks? Not having snacks? Make sure to adjust that information as needed in the In-person template. * You are welcome to make other adjustments to these templates to fit your event and community. These are guides to help you get started and make the process easier. * Here is the current featured imageFeatured image A featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts. which you can download and use as needed. [[ [Click for full size download.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2023/02/wp20-web-banner-1.png) ## 󠀁[Template 1 – General 20th Anniversary Celebration Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#meetup-attendees-state-of-the-word-invitation-email)󠁿 Hello! Every 27 May marks the anniversary of WordPress, the life-changing open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project that has impacted all of us in so many ways. This year for the 20th anniversary of WordPress we have a number of ways you can party alongside the whole community! From new swag to new social media activities, we are inviting everyone to celebrate in the way that represents them best. Whether it’s with others or by yourself, use the official #WP20 hashtag to post pictures and videos of your WordPress 20th Anniversary party. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the longevity of the WordPress software and it’s community no matter where you are! To learn more about all that is going on including any anniversary celebrations in your area, head over to [https://wp20.wordpress.net/](https://wp20.wordpress.net/) The content will continue to change as we get closer to the event. ## 󠀁[Template 2 – In-person Anniversary Celebration Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#invitation-to-attend-an-in-person-state-of-the-word-watch-party-meetup)󠁿 Hello. 🙂 You’re invited! The **[CITY-NAME]** WordPress Meetup group is hosting a WordPress anniversary celebration, **[DATE]** **[TIME]**. We’ll be meeting together to celebrate another year of this long lasting open source project that has impacted our lives in so many unique ways. Join us for a time to connect, chat, and share your reflections on your own WordPress journey so far. RSVP NOW!  We’ll meet at the **[VENUE-NAME] [ADDRESS]** to come together and enjoy **light refreshments [UPDATE IF THERE WILL NOT BE SNACKS]** as we celebrate the longevity of the WordPress software and it’s community. RSVP NOW!  **[LINK TO YOUR MEETUP EVENT]** Don’t forget to bring your WordPress spirit! Dust off some of your favorite WordPress swag while we come together to celebrate another year of WordPress. And we’ll share our celebration with the WordPress world by posting photos or videos using the `# WP20` hashtag. All `#WP20` posts will be aggregated and shared real-time on the [WordPress 20th Anniversary website](https://wp20.wordpress.net/). ## 󠀁[Template 3 – Online Meetup Watch Party Invitation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/email-templates-for-anniversary-celebrations/?output_format=md#invitation-to-attend-an-online-state-of-the-word-watch-party-meetup)󠁿 Hello. 🙂 You’re invited! The **[CITY-NAME]** WordPress Meetup group is hosting a WordPress anniversary celebration, **[DATE]** **[TIME]**. We’ll be meeting online to celebrate another year of this long lasting open source project that has impacted our lives in so many unique ways. The event will be hosted virtually so we can still enjoy the day as a community. There will be time for everyone to connect, chat, and share your reflections on your own WordPress journey so far. RSVP NOW!  **[LINK TO YOUR MEETUP EVENT]** Don’t forget to bring your WordPress spirit! Dust off some of your favorite WordPress swag while we come together to celebrate another year of WordPress. And we’ll share our celebration with the WordPress world by posting photos or videos using the `# WP20` hashtag. All `#WP20` posts will be aggregated and shared real-time on the [WordPress 20th Anniversary website](https://wp20.wordpress.net/). First published February 27, 2023 [ Previous: Request Swag for In-person Anniversary Celebrations](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/request-swag-for-in-person-anniversary-celebrations/) [ Next: Using a Meetup.com Template to Schedule a WordPress Anniversary Celebration](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/anniversary-celebrations/using-a-meetup-com-template-to-schedule-a-wordpress-anniversary-celebration/)