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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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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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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The only wedding timeline you need: here’s when to send out your invitations

From the engagement party to save the dates to the big day, we’re breaking down when to send invites for every moment of your wedding planning journey.

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This snack idea by Aliza J. Sokolow will get your kids eating plenty of fresh produce—seriously!

A colorful, kid-friendly, fruit-filled spin on the classic cheese board.

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How to throw a summer party like you’re in the Hamptons

Throw a Hamptons-eqsue party in your own backyard.

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When to throw a baby shower

Throwing a baby shower? Turn to the experts at Evite to learn about all things planning (including sending the perfect invitations).

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Real Parties: Maverick’s Rookie Year

Award-winning Atlanta-based blogger Erica A. Thomas knocked it out of the park with her son Maverick's baseball-themed 1st birthday party.

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How to throw a cheers-worthy dinner party

7 dinner party themes (and their matching invitations) for every #SummerSoirée vibe.

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A berry easy summer cocktail recipe

Looking for the perfect mixed drink for your 4th of July party? This refreshing berry and mint cocktail recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite.

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So… what am I supposed to write in a baby shower thank you card?

Need help with what to write in a baby shower thank you card? Evite has you covered with these helpful tips and examples.

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When should you send your baby shower invitations?

The experts at Evite have outlined when to send out baby shower invitations to make your baby shower planning easier.

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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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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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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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Three-tiered cheese wheel cake decorated with citrus slices, strawberries, berries, flowers, and herbs on a wooden board.

Move over charcuterie board! This tiered cheese “cake” is the hot new appetizer every host should know about

Up your grazing board ante with this show-stopping tiered cheese snack.

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Everything you should add to a baby shower registry

Build the perfect baby shower registry with these tips and ideas.

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6 disco party themes that will be everywhere this year

Barbie disco made the list, and so did another theme around a major 2023 film that def won't kill the groove (it'll look so good on the dancefloor, trust us).

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How to make a splash at your pool party

Throw the hottest party of the summer with these pool party tips and ideas.

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Throw a Bridgerton-themed party that’ll be the talk of the ton

Our top Bridgerton party ideas on how to throw a Regency-inspired féte even Eloise would want an invite to.

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