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 🤔

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Bridal shower etiquette 101: The who, where, when and what of throwing a bridal shower

All of your bridal shower questions answered in one place.

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Teacher appreciation card with floral and apple decorations and a thank you message to Mrs. Smith from Jackie.

What to write in a teacher appreciation card

Express your gratitude for the educators in your life with this guide to writing teacher appreciation cards.

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Mother's Day card on pink flowers background with text: Mom, your endless love and support matter.

What to write in a Mother’s Day card

Need inspo on how to write a heartfelt message to the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Try these 76 ideas (including Spanish messages for Día de la Madre)!

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How to throw a bridal shower

Everything you need to know about hosting a bridal shower, including when to host it, who to invite, what games to play and more!

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9 actually fun bridal shower games

Give the bride-to-be the most fun bridal shower with these sweet and silly game ideas.

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Fun divorce party ideas to celebrate your new status

Party ideas are so good, your married friends will be jealous.

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Retirement party ideas & essential etiquette

Everything you need to know about planning and attending a retirement party the retiree will never forget!

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Party supplies and fashion finds for Swifties watching The Big Game

In your football era? So are we. Here are our fave finds for your February 9th watch party.

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Taylor Swift Big Game Bingo Swiftie Edition card with marked squares, bracelets, pen, and Taylor Swift photo.

Printable Taylor & Travis Big Game bingo cards 🏈❤️

Swifties, look no further: this is the game to play during the game.

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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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How to tactfully say “no siblings, please” on a birthday invitation

Sometimes more isn’t merrier! Get our top tips and wording suggestions on how to nicely request “no siblings” at your child’s birthday party.

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Baby shower on a budget ideas that deliver all the fun without all the bills

Hosting a baby is fun! Paying for it…not so much. Check out our top 7 tips (and tons of ideas!) for planning a baby shower on budget.

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The most enchanting ideas for hosting a woodland baby shower (warning: cuteness overload!)

We’re not gonna (hedge)hog any party hacks! Find decor picks, game ideas and even invitation wording suggestions for woodland baby showers here.

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Classic, Quick Potato Latkes (Your Kids Will Love)

A go-to recipe for flavorful, crispy latkes. Plus, 6 delicious topping suggestions! Yes, our mouths are watering, too.

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The 28 Best Gifts for Boys of All Ages That Pass the “Whoa, That’s Cool” Check

You know you can trust a shopping-obsessed mom of 3 sons to know which gifts boys think are *actually* cool.

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Holiday cookie party invitation surrounded by decorated gingerbread and star cookies and a Christmas tree.

An Epic Guide to Hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange (Even Your Grinchiest Friends Will Love It)

Hosting tips and exclusive recipe suggestions for your Christmas cookie exchange.

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Save the date card for Adam and Robert's wedding on 6.20.2026 in Palm Springs with floral and cake images.

When to send out your save the dates

Learn more about the best timeline for sending out save the date invites for your wedding, party or event with these tips from Evite.

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The Most-Popular Christmas Cookies by State—Can You Guess Which One Is Your State’s Fave?

Sugar cookies and gingerbread continue to battle for the Christmas cookie crown, but which cookie is your state’s go-to for the holidays?

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How to Decorate & Share Christmas Cookies Like the Pro You've Always Wanted to Be

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about making, decorating and sharing Christmas cookies.

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Give your fall parties a glow up with these 24 party ideas

From soup-er cozy to slightly chaotic, these are the parties you need to be throwing this fall.

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Real Parties: Jac’s bridal shower

Crumbl Cookies, cake decorating, fantastic florals and more. In a word? Perfection.

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Our Top Party Tips for Hosting an Epic Party in a Small Space

Decor to theme to menu, we’ve got your small-space party planning covered with these 5 tips.

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