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 🤔

Assortment of pizzas and cocktails with a seaside outdoor dining background under umbrellas.

The al fresco pizza party you need to be throwing this summer

Everything you need to elevate your pizza night, including top Crate & Barrel finds.

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Children with party hats holding wrapped gifts behind their backs at a birthday party with balloons.

Everything you need to know about gifting etiquette for kids’ birthdays

Find everything from top toy suggestions to ideas for no-gift parties in this guide to kids’ birthday gifting etiquette.

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Skeleton lying with arms stretched on a pink flamingo pool float in clear blue water.

Skeleton lounging on a pink flamingo float in clear blue water.

Celebrate spooky season early with a Summerween party

A scary good idea? Throwing a Summerween party. Get our top tricks (and treats) here.

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Calling all Princesses of Genovia: This is how to throw a Princess Diaries party

The best party idea ever? Shut up!

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Super sweet birthday traditions to start with your family

Balloons avalanches to party hats on stuffies, starting a bday tradition with your kids is fun for everyone! Check out these 5 easy and adorable ideas.

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Collage of tacos, wine bottles, pouring wine, clinking glasses, and taco party invitation.

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This is your sign to throw a WTF (Wine, Tacos + Friends) party

This viral party idea couldn’t be easier to throw (and, c'mon, we'll take any excuse to throw a party centered around tacos).

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Four colorful paper sheets labeled Luau, Boho Mermaid, Nerf, Taylor Swift with themed icons on gray star background.

Four colorful cards labeled Luau, Boho Mermaid, Nerf, and Taylor Swift on lined paper with star decorations.

Kids’ Party Playbooks: Curated guides for top party themes

Comprehensive guides for the most popular themed kids’ birthday parties right now. Get decor ideas, activity suggestions and more!

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This is how to throw an unforgettable garden disco party

Retro boldness combines with outdoor elegance in this hot new party trend.

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Have a mystical evening with a midyear manifestation party

In need of a midyear reset? Gather your group for a soothing night of mindfulness and manifestation to set the tone for the rest of 2024.

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How to throw a couch potato party, i.e. the chillest (and most delicious) party ever

The perfect party idea for every Netflix lover and french fry enthusiast.

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How to throw the ultimate Palm Royale party

Experience Palm Beach vibes without actually having to go to Palm Beach.

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Illustration of a birthday cake slice with one lit candle and the text 'Happy birthday to you!'

100+ ideas for what to write in a birthday card

From first birthdays to 100th birthdays to every milestone in between, wish them the very best with this list of 100+ birthday card message ideas.

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Jet's "Hole in One" 1st birthday party by Dress Up Buttercup

See how Dede Raad of @DressUpButtercup celebrated her son Jet’s first birthday with a super fun par-tee!

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4 ways to celebrate Juneteenth with kids with Karimah Henry

Celebrate this holiday with your family on June 19 with these educational, fun and thoughtful ideas from Karimah Henry of Crafting a Fun Life.

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Cranberry-pineapple lemonade

This cranberry-pineapple lemonade adds a tropical twist to the classic summer drink.

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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.

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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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White sugar skull piñata with colorful flowers beside striped bag spilling assorted candy on pink background.

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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