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 🤔

People joyfully celebrating with confetti, holiday hats, and festive glasses near a decorated Christmas tree.

Creative ideas to elevate your office holiday parties

Encourage your office colleagues to fully embrace the festive spirit of the season with our top office holiday party ideas and activities.

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130 merry messages for your holiday cards

Our guide to writing the merriest holiday and Christmas card messages makes it easy to spread joy this holiday season!

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How to write a thank you card from the heart

The greeting card pros at Evite have put together some tips and examples to help you write the perfect note in your thank you cards.

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What is Rosh Hashanah and how is it celebrated?

Learn more about Rosh Hashanah, how it's celebrated and how to prep for your own gathering.

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Real Parties: Barbie in the City

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party—in a Chicago high-rise!

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Real Parties: Crew’s Big One

Cowabunga! Read all about Crew’s totally rad 1st birthday.

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Baby shower card with floral design and message wishing love, joy, and happiness to mama-to-be.

Not sure what to write to the parents-to-be? We’ve got you.

Need help with what to say in a baby shower card? Check out these examples and tips from the experts at Evite.

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Woman in white dress holding baby in pink tutu in front of peach balloon arch for party.

Real Parties: Naomi’s Magical ONEderland

See how mama Jenna Greer celebrated her daughter Naomi’s special day with adorable DIY cupcake toppers and more easy-but-impressive decor!

Smartphone showing a Sesame Street-themed birthday invitation for Augie's 2nd birthday on a wooden table.

Real Parties: Augie’s Sesame Street 2nd birthday

Highlights include: nostalgic DIY decor and Cookie Monster-approved cupcakes—om nom nom!

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Back to school playdate invite with calendar, kids with backpacks photo, cupcake, smile, and teeth doodles.

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Back-to-school party ideas, themes & more to celebrate the end of summer

Looking to celebrate the end of the summer with a back-to-school party? Check out these smart tips and fun party ideas from the experts at Evite!

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Birthday card in teal envelope saying It's game on for Quinn's birthday with cake, candles, balloon, camera, and decoration.

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What to write on a birthday party invitation

Not sure what to write in your birthday invitations? The party planning pros at Evite can help you write the perfect birthday invitation message.

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What to write in your wedding thank you cards

Need help writing your thank you notes for your wedding? The pros at Evite have you covered with these wedding thank you card wording examples and tips.

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Hands holding a frosted pastry pop tart with pink icing and rainbow sprinkles.

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How to make flaky & delicious pop tarts at home

There’s no treat that sings celebration (with a sweet hint of nostalgia) like a good ol’ pop tart. Learn how to DIY these fun treats!

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Pastel purple and pink swirled chocolate bark pieces with colorful sprinkles and star shapes.

How to make magical rainbow unicorn bark ✨

Cook up a personalized dessert with your little one's favorite colors. This recipe is so easy, they can even join in on the fun of prepping it. Yay!

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Impress your guests with these 3-ingredient flower pretzel bites

These darling salty & sweet bites are perfect for all of your spring events! Spruce up your table with this cheerful snack.

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Selection of non-alcoholic gift ideas including charcuterie, coffee, candle, flowers, puzzles, and mocktails.

Gift Guide: For the alcohol-free host 💌

Move over “bottle of red wine”… these are the non-alcoholic gifts we’re bringing to parties from now on.

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Cheesy garlic bread with parsley and sticks of butter, surrounded by eggs, salt, cheese, dough, and garlic cloves.

This football cheesy bread is a total score 🏈

Fun-shaped foods are IN this season… see how to make this football-inspired bread.

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10 baby shower themes we’re loving for 2025

It’s a baby shower bonanza! From denim decor to soda shoppes, check out our full list of trending baby shower themes that’ll be taking over this year.

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Group of friends cheering with drinks while watching a TV showing a close-up of a chicken slider.

Our Super Bowl MVP? These easy buffalo chicken sliders.

Savory sliders that come together in minutes and are guaranteed to please even the fan whose team is down by six in the fourth quarter.

Valentine-themed illustration with hearts, cherries, bows, cupid, and a cocktail glass with heart shapes.

10 themes for your best Galentine’s Day party yet

This list is by the girls, for the girls. See the 10 ideas we’re loving for Galentine’s Day.

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Trending adult party themes to host this year

From cherry everything to a party specifically dreamed up for all you introverts out there... see which themes to keep top-of-mind this year.

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Kids’ birthday party ideas that will instantly make you the “cool” parent

Here are the eight kids’ birthday trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this year.

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Celebrating a milestone birthday soon? Let’s pick out your theme.

Whether you’re turning 30, 70, or 100 (or any age in between), we’ve got the themes that will make your birthday celebration totally memorable.

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Peek inside our Christmas dinner Pinterest moodboard 📌

We’ve rounded up five festive recipes to make your holiday season even more merry — including Tini's viral mac and cheese recipe!

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