Life of the party

A blog by Evite

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Should I make an Invitation or an Event Page? A guide to picking the right one for your gathering

Not sure whether to send an Invitation or create an Event Page on Evite? Here's what each one is built for, so you can find the right fit for your gathering.

Birthday-themed foods including a hot dog bundle, pancakes with candles, and a pyramid of champagne glasses.

Ideas worth saving: switch things up with these birthday cake alternatives

Don’t like cake? Make your birthday bash unique and swap your cake for one of these tasty dishes and desserts.

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This personality quiz will tell you exactly what gathering to host

Saw this theme and thought of you! Take this party personality quiz to find your theme and customize your textable invite.

Hmmm… we can’t find anything that matches that 🤔

Four black Halloween caramel apples with decorative spiders and bats on striped sticks on white plate.

Halloween caramel apples

These unique caramel apples use store-bought caramel candies for an extra-easy Halloween recipe that will be everyone's favorite treat.

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Women sitting around a table with lit blue candles and crystal glasses, engaged in conversation.

Group of women having a candlelit dinner, talking and enjoying drinks around the table.

10 things to talk about with someone you just met

Introverted? No problem. We've got you covered with some questions and conversation starters for whenever you meet someone new at a party.

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Decorated bridal shower table with candles, flowers, rose cocktails, and women in floral dresses cheering.

Elegant outdoor table set with floral centerpieces, gold utensils, candles, fruit, and pink napkins.

The 10 bridal shower trends you’ll see everywhere in 2024

From Bridgerton to disco to love at first spritz, mark our words, 2024 is going to go down in history as the coolest year for bridal shower themes ever!

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DIY sugar skull piñata

This stunning DIY sugar skull piñata is sure to be a huge hit at any Halloween party or Día de los Muertos celebration.

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Seven women in dresses wearing cat ear headbands at an outdoor celebration, one holding balloons and one a gift box.

Bachelorette party dos and don’ts

Follow these top 10 bachelorette party dos and don'ts for an unforgettable celebration for the bride-to-be.

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Construction-themed birthday party table with cake, toys, cupcakes, snacks, and a happy birthday banner.

Kids' construction party inspiration

Hold on to your (hard) hats and get inspired by this kids' construction birthday party.

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Engagement party guide

Check out our guide for planning and hosting an amazing engagement party in honor of the couple!

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Three children in hooded animal-themed pajamas lying on a bed with a pink pillow.

Slumber party guide

Pillow fights, makeovers, gossip and more—we've got awesome slumber party ideas in this guide.

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What to do if you forget someone’s name at a party

Try these tips next time you forget someone’s name at a party.

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Casino theme party guide

Casino activities are a game of chance, but you can plan a sure-fire casino-theme party with our guide.

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Bright room decorated for a baby shower with flowers, greenery, cookies, and a hanging teddy bear.

How to Plan a Baby Shower: The Checklist Every Host Needs

From choosing a theme to picking the perfect party favors, here’s everything you need to know about planning a memorable baby shower!

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How to plan the perfect menu for your next party

Hosting a party soon? Here are some must-know tips on how put together the best selection of food for your gathering, from appetizers to beverages and beyond.

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Children and adults smiling around a birthday cake with lit candles and a Chuck E. Cheese mascot.

Download this free Chuck E. Cheese party planning checklist!

Planning a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party for your kiddo? Download this free checklist and let the games (and pizza) begin!

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Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties: Our top 6 planning tips

We’ve teamed up with our partner, Chuck E. Cheese, to make planning a kids’ birthday party a piece of cake (or better yet, pizza)!

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10 baby shower trends we’re loving

What to expect on the people-who-are-expecting scene. These are the 10 baby shower themes you’ll definitely be seeing a lot of this year!

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Here’s Our Exclusive Report on 2024’s Top Kids’ Birthday Party Trends (Because We Don’t Gatekeep!)

Be a bday trendsetter in 2024 with these kids’ birthday party ideas.

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How to build the most egg-cellent Easter basket ever

From iconic chocolates to activities they’ll enjoy long after the last jelly bean is eaten, here’s what to include in their basket (and it’s all from Amazon)!

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The 9 coolest graduation party theme ideas for the class of 2024

Gradchella, Barbie and more: These are the top 9 graduation party ideas you need to know about this grad szn.

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Graduation Decorations Your 2024 Grad Will Def Post on Their TikTok

Dessert tables, 2024 charcuterie boards and Gen Z’s fave patterns are going to be everywhere this grad season.

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America Parties: The After Party Report 2023

The top parties (and party places!) across the nation in 2023.

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What to write in a graduation card: 40+ graduation card wording ideas

From funny to heartfelt, try these 40+ graduation card wording suggestions this grad season.

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The ultimate baby shower checklist—how to throw a stress-free celebration!

Planning a baby shower is a lot of fun (and a lot of work)! Download our complete baby shower checklist to streamline your party planning!

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The ultimate bridal shower checklist

Plan an unforgettable bridal shower with this comprehensive bridal shower planning checklist.

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The ultimate kids’ birthday party planning checklist

Planning a kids' birthday? We'll handle the details. Our list covers everything from guest list to cake, so you can focus on making memories. Download for free.

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