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.

Woman with blonde hair holding a small cake with three lit candles, sitting at a wooden table.

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 🤔

Group of friends wearing leis and toasting with tropical drinks at an outdoor summer luau party.

Summer luau party guide

Want to host a summer party with a tropical twist? Of course, you do! Learn how to create a party paradise in just a few steps.

luau, luau party, how to throw a luau, how to throw a luau party, summer, summer party, hawaii, tropical, tropical party, summer party ideas

Smiling baby with party hat, gift box, and cupcake with lit candle on blue striped background.

Smiling baby wearing party hat with a gift and a cupcake with a lit candle on a striped background.

Baby’s 1st birthday party guide

Get our top tips on how to make your little one's 1st birthday as special as they are!

Pink frosted doughnut with sprinkles and a candle, surrounded by party blowers and confetti on a polka dot surface.

5 tips for planning a successful surprise party

How to ensure your surprise party is a true surprise and a real hit.

surprise, surprise party, how to throw a surprise party, how to surprise someone with a party, surprise birthday party, surprise party tips, surprise party ideas, surprise party etiquette

Collage of jungle leaves, paw prints, a child in animal costume, cake pops, cards, giraffe cutout, and blue balloon.

Collage of jungle leaves, animal prints, toys, giraffe cutout, and wild birthday invitation with a blue balloon.

Jungle safari party inspiration

Get inspired by this kids' jungle and safari-themed birthday party.

Hero image // jungle, jungle party, safari, safari party, jungle safari party, jungle party inspiration, safari party inspiration, how to throw a safari party

Table set with lit Kwanzaa kinara candles, dishes of cornbread, salad, and green beans in a cozy living room.

Kwanzaa party guide

Our Kwanzaa party guide helps you celebrate seven days of this holiday without the stress.

kwanzaa, how to host a kwanzaa party, how to throw a kwanzaa party, kwanzaa party tips, kwanzaa party ideas

Woman wearing sunglasses holding a large pink donut-shaped piñata with yellow fringe.

DIY donut piñata tutorial

This DIY donut piñata is sure to be a hit at your next party—don't forget to fill it with sweet treats!

diy, craft, pinata, piñata, diy donut piñata, donut, donut decor, diy party decor, party decor, party decoration, how to make a donut piñata

Group of diverse people socializing under string lights at an outdoor event or party.

Block party guide

Check out our helpful block party planning tips.

block party, how to throw a block party, how to host a block party, block party ideas, block party guide, block party tips

Red and green reusable bags filled with canned goods, drinks, and grocery items for donation.

Top 10 holiday volunteer ideas

Give back to those in need by volunteering at a charitable organization during the holidays.

holiday, holiday volunteer ideas, holiday volunteering, how to volunteer during the holidays, how to give back during the holidays

Three people celebrating with confetti, drinks, and party blowers, smiling and having fun together.

Surprise party etiquette

Don't ruin the surprise (or create an unintended one)! Here's our advice on hosting and being a guest at a surprise party.

Group of friends clinking glasses with cocktails and straws in a lively bar setting.

How late is too late to arrive to a party?

When is it okay to be fashionably late to a party? We'll fill you in.

party etiquette, how late is too late to get to a party, when should i arrive to a party, party guest etiquette, when to arrive to a party, what time to arrive at a party

Stack of Pampers Swaddlers diaper boxes next to a diaper raffle setup with stuffed toys and tickets.

How to host a diaper raffle

Throw a diaper raffle for the parents-to-be with this step-by-step how-to.

diaper raffle, baby shower, baby, baby shower activity, baby shower activity ideas, what is a diaper raffle, diaper, diaper raffle ideas

Smiling girl in pink striped shirt sitting at table with bowl of cherries and plates of food.

10 healthy birthday party snacks kids love

Check out these healthy snack ideas to serve to all the little ones at your next birthday bash.

food, recipe, recipes, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, healthy birthday party snacks, birthday party snacks, healthy snacks for a birthday party

Bottle of wine, silver cup with red wine, and broken matzah pieces on blue wooden surface.

The dos and don'ts of Passover Seder for non-Jewish newbies

Invited to your first Passover Seder? Don't just wing it. Read up on the dos and don'ts you need to know before you arrive.

passover, passover seder, seder, passover seder advice, passover seder for non-jewish people, passover seder traditions

Woman in checkered dress smiling and holding a baby near blue plastic play fence.

Katharine McPhee Foster’s 1st b-day party tips

Few things are as exciting to a parent as their little one’s 1st birthday. See what Katharine McPhee Foster did for her son’s safari-themed party!

Illustration of a graduation cap, a rolled diploma tied with ribbon, 2022 numbers, and a pennant saying You did it!

Top 5 tips for personalizing a graduation party

Make your grad party stand out with these A+ tips.

graduation party, grad party, graduation, grad, how to plan a grad party, how to plan a graduation party, graduation planning tips, graduation party ideas, how to personalize a graduation party, unique grad party ideas

Graduation card with navy envelope, stars, and text congratulating grad Taylor Lee.

Graduation invitation wording 101

Gather loved ones to celebrate the grad in your life with these graduation invitation wording tips and ideas!

Illustration of a smiling figure interacting with three online store windows showing a shirt, teddy bear, and gifts.

Evite’s top gift picks: Black-owned businesses

Birthdays to baby showers, there’s no shortage of opportunities to give someone the perfect gift from a Black-owned business.

gift ideas, gift guide, evite gift idea, shopping, gifts, presents, present, black-owned businesses, black owned business, where to shop for gifts

Two decorated Easter eggs on grass; one brown with pink swirls, one white with pink flowers.

Move over, dye! This year, we’re hand-painting our Easter eggs

Designer & DIYer Cynthia Stiller of @HotPinkPineapples gives a step-by-step guide on how to paint these surprisingly easy (and totally trendy) Easter eggs.

Fresh herbs, garlic, shallots on tray with inset of grilled chicken and a smiling woman in black tank top.

The most amazing Sunday roast chicken dinner recipe ever

Impress friends, family, and even yourself with this mouthwatering (and easy!) roast chicken recipe from Lucie’s Wholesome Kitchen.

Three summer party playbooks titled Italian Disco, Mamma Mia, and Tini Bit Older on water background.

(TEST) Dynamic Pricing

(TEST) Dynamic Pricing

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.