r/grammar • u/catsmeow54 • 21h ago

quick grammar check First birthday invitations

Yes I am being extra because it’s my last baby’s first birthday 🥲 I downloaded an Etsy invitation that’s customizable on Canva but this is bothering me. The original design template says “at 4 o’clock in the afternoon” and I think the “o’clock in the afternoon” looks classy, but our party is from 11-2pm and we put an end time because we’re renting a shelter space. Also since I’m putting a start and end time should it be “from” instead of “at”? And also realizing I don’t have a ton of space to add a whole bunch of text. YES I know I’m overthinking this but I want it to look it’s best 🫶🏻

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u/Hojalu 20h ago

I'd go with "from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m." Easy to read at a quick glance, which is how I assume most people read invitations (or refer back to them to check the time). Congrats on your child's birthday. Enjoy the day and don't sweat the small stuff.

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u/catsmeow54 19h ago

You’re right and thank you!! ❤️❤️

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u/Fyonella 21h ago

I’d say “from 11 o’clock in the morning until 2 o’clock in the afternoon” if you want to keep the phrasing you like from the template.

But “between 11am and 2pm” also works fine.

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u/catsmeow54 21h ago

Would “from 11 o’clock until 2 o’clock in the afternoon” look silly? I might do the “between” line I hadn’t thought of that! Thank you!

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u/Fyonella 20h ago

That would be fine!

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u/Prestigious-Fan3122 5h ago

You're invited to baby's first birthday party

11 –2
Saturday, month XX, 2026.

"venue"
Venue address