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 🤔

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.

Elegant outdoor table set with floral centerpieces, gold utensils, candles, fruit, and pink napkins.

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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Man kneeling to propose marriage to woman surrounded by rose petals by a pond.

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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Casino theme party guide

Casino activities are a game of chance, but you can plan a sure-fire casino-theme party with our guide.

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Bright room decorated for a baby shower with flowers, greenery, cookies, and a hanging teddy bear.

How to Plan a Baby Shower: The Checklist Every Host Needs

From choosing a theme to picking the perfect party favors, here’s everything you need to know about planning a memorable baby shower!

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How to plan the perfect menu for your next party

Hosting a party soon? Here are some must-know tips on how put together the best selection of food for your gathering, from appetizers to beverages and beyond.

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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!

Hand placing candy on pretzel bites decorated like colorful flower petals on parchment paper.

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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Four women smiling and laughing celebrating a pregnant woman in an orange dress at a baby shower.

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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Collage of kids laughing at a birthday party with balloons, cake, and "Happy Birthday" candles.

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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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Collage of milestone birthday cakes with candles showing 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 years.

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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