Leaving party invitation: colleagues in the loop, an up-to-date list of who's coming

Leaving dos get organised fast, often between two meetings. Share the link in the team chat: you know who's coming, and the person leaving has nothing to do.

The Minibon team · Updated on 27 October 2026 · Translation to review

free up to 10 guests

Leaving party invitation wording

• Understated

  [Name] is leaving us for new adventures. Leaving drinks on [date] at [time], [room]. Please let us know if you're coming.

• Warm

  After [number] years of meetings, coffee and laughs, [Name] is moving on. Come and say goodbye on [date] at [time], [venue]. There's a collection for their gift: [link].

• From the person leaving

  I'm leaving the team on [date] and I'd love to thank you over a drink. See you on [date] at [time], [venue]. Let me know if you'll be there!

• After work

  [Name]'s leaving drinks on [date] from [time], at [pub or restaurant]. Everyone gets their own; the first round's on the team.

When to send a leaving party invitation

1. 2 to 3 weeks before Send the link, especially if colleagues work part-time or from home some days.
2. 1 week before RSVP deadline, to order food or book the pub.
3. 3 days before Nudge colleagues who haven't replied, and remind them of the collection link.
4. On the morning One last reminder of the time and the room.

Questions to ask colleagues

• Chipping in for the gift? To know who to contact about the collection (external: Invitotte doesn't run one).
• A word or memory for [Name]? Read them out at the party, or copy them into a card.
• Any allergies or dietary needs? If there's food.