Life of the party
A blog by Evite
What to buy at Trader Joe's for a shockingly impressive Friendsgiving
Pull together a mostly store-bought Friendsgiving dinner from TJ's with these potluck picks for drinks, sides, entrees, and dessert.
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The company holiday party etiquette guide
Don’t be the talk of tomorrow’s water cooler chat… we’ve got you covered with helpful etiquette tips to make a lasting impression at your office holiday party.
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I love hosting board game nights. These 6 convert game haters.
Guest author Heather Leith shares 6 games (Azul, Codenames & more) that turn game night skeptics into fans. See what to buy, how to play, and pairing ideas.
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How to host the ultimate sports watch party
Get ready for game day with festive food, decor, and activity ideas for hosting a sports watch party.
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Etiquette
Asking guests to bring something to your gathering isn't rude—it's a must
Cheese boards, ice runs, playlist duty: find out what to ask guests to contribute to your next party so you can relax and enjoy hosting.
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Inspiration & Ideas
How to host a nesting party
A nesting party is the event every new parent needs. Gather close friends and family to help the parents prepare the home and celebrate before the baby arrives.
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14 activities for kids’ summer birthdays (that don’t require a pool)
No pool? No problem. There are plenty of birthday party activities to keep kids entertained this summer.
Planning & Budget
Family hang: a guide to a last-minute get together with adults and kids that isn’t boring
No plan, no problem. Guest author Jennifer Brandt Heilbron describes how to pull off a last-minute family hangout with kids in tow—without the stress.
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Planning & Budget
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.
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This quiz will tell you your wedding style
Take this free wedding style quiz and you’ll want to say “I do” to the wedding theme of your bridal dreams.
Food & Drink
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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Inspiration & Ideas
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.
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19 trending grad party themes for 2026
From preschool to college, we’ve rounded up the top trending themes for graduation parties in 2026. Start planning a unique and memorable grad party today.
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Etiquette
Is that Evite real or a phishing scam? How to tell the difference
Scammers send emails that look like Evites to trick customers into clicking malicious links. We've put together this guide for how to spot them.
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Don't look under the couch: and other things I feel like I need to tell my guests
Do you apologize for every imperfection before guests even walk in? Learn how to embrace your home's quirks and host with confidence.
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Inspiration & Ideas
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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Food & Drink
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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13 Galentine’s Day Ideas Your Girl Group Will Absolutely Adore
Wine, PJs, crêpes and more. Throw the Galentine’s party to end all Galentine’s parties with these ideas and tips.
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Etiquette
Is it Sanders, Sanders’, or Sanderses…?? Here’s how to address your holiday cards.
Holiday cards should be about good cheer… not about spending half an hour searching if you need an apostrophe or a hyphen. We’re here to help!
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Inspiration & Ideas
Adult party games that are *actually* fun
Get the party going with these beloved games (that we’ve played and totally recommend).
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Meet Evite & Pledge’s February birthday heroes ⭐
Each month, we’re highlighting some of the incredible kids who chose to opt for donations instead of birthday presents. Read their stories!
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Food & Drink
Sweeten up the holidays with chocolate Christmas bark
See how to make this simple and seriously stunning holiday treat.
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Planning & Budget
Dinner Party 101: Take the stress out of hosting
Set the table for an effortless evening of good food and great conversation with our Dinner Party 101 Playbook.
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10 Pinterest Thanksgiving recipes we’re loving this year
From sparkly seasonal cocktails to delicious baked mac and cheese, see 10 trending recipes we pulled straight from our Pinterest moodboards.
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