Life of the party

A blog by Evite

Invitation for bachelorette weekend titled Lucky in Love with red heart and red glitter envelope.

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 🤔

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Meet Evite & Pledge’s February birthday heroes ⭐

Each month, we’re highlighting some of the incredible kids who chose to opt for donations instead of birthday presents. Read their stories!

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Sweeten up the holidays with chocolate Christmas bark

See how to make this simple and seriously stunning holiday treat.

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Dinner Party 101: Take the stress out of hosting

Set the table for an effortless evening of good food and great conversation with our Dinner Party 101 Playbook.

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10 Pinterest Thanksgiving recipes we’re loving this year

From sparkly seasonal cocktails to delicious baked mac and cheese, see 10 trending recipes we pulled straight from our Pinterest moodboards.

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The 2024 After Party Report

You’ve thrown the parties and we’ve crunched the numbers… see what’s trending and where in this year’s edition of the After Party Report.

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New Year's Eve Times Square ball lit up at midnight with balloon, confetti, and 2026 text.

How to recreate the NYE ball drop at home

Celebrate the new year with a cascade of balloons that brings the magic of the Times Square ball drop right to your home!

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Delicious & delightful holiday swirl cookies

We called in the experts to help us with the butteriest, cheeriest holiday cookie recipe around. These holiday swirl cookies are an instant classic!

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Holiday hot chocolate dip

Like fondue but wayyy easier… whip up a sweet and nostalgic dessert dip inspired by winter’s favorite: hot chocolate.

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How to make these delicious Christmas tree rolls

This is quite a tree-t. Dough + cheese = the most impressive yet easy holiday appetizer ever.

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Try this Friendsgiving favorite: cheese and cracker pies

Charcuterie board meets seasonal pie in this snack adored by kids and adults alike! Get the full recipe for cheese and cracker pies here.

Dinosaur-themed birthday invitation with volcano, leaves, egg, and dinosaur figurines on crumpled paper.

Children's dinosaur-themed birthday invitation with volcano, eggs, toys, and leaf decorations.

How to plan an EPIC dinosaur party

This one’s for our dinosaur lovers. Transport your party guests to the Jurassic Period using our Kids’ Dinosaur Party Playbook!

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Pajama party theme with slippers, eye mask, pillow, photos, invitation, lipstick, and bow on pink silk background.

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Everything you need for the perfect pajama party (for adults)

Satin robes, buckets of popcorn, and the perfect throwback movie — now, that’s luxury. Host your dream adult PJ party with this Playbook!

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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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