Life of the party

A blog by Evite

The shared vacation home survival guide

Read the guide to surviving (and enjoying) a shared vacation home with friends. Find tips and time-tested advice to make your next group trip a little easier.

What to text on friends’ birthdays (that isn’t just “Happy birthday”)

Express your love and birthday wishes without overthinking the text. Here are some sweet and simple messages to send to your friends on their birthdays.

This last minute party planning checklist is a hosting essential

Download the ultimate day-of party planning checklist for your next event. This last-minute to-do list might just save the day.

Hmmm… we can’t find anything that matches that 🤔

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Poker night party guide

The ultimate guide for planning a poker night party, with tips for invitations, decorations, food and drinks.

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Halloween collage with candy corn, envelope with cat eyes, bat, ghost, laughing mouths, and a witch party invite.

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Ready to get spooky? Here are 30+ fun ways to word your Halloween invitations

Check out these tips and ideas for clever ways to word your Halloween party invitations.

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Roaring ’20s-theme party guide

Check out our party guide for how to take it back to the '20s, the time of feather boas and Duke Ellington.

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How to make DIY Lunar New Year paper fortune cookies

This Lunar New Year, treat your friends and family with these DIY fortune cookies.

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How long do you have to stay at a party?

Is it time to go yet? Check out this practical guest guide tip for attending parties.

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Red Hanukkah candles in a silver menorah resting on a Hebrew script parchment.

Guide to Hanukkah candle-lighting readings

Get prepared for the candle-lighting ritual that is sure to be a part of your Hanukkah celebration.

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Cheers! The dos and don’ts of giving a toast

Does the thought of giving a toast turn your knees weak? Ease your nerves with our top 10 dos and don'ts.

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Top 10 party games

From cards to trivia, these party games are guaranteed to offer non-stop fun and never-ending laughs.

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Essential Components of a Full Bar

From liquor to jigger, here's everything you need to set up a full bar at home.

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Crow’s blood champagne cocktail recipe

Easy to make. Even easier to enjoy!

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Bewitching drinks for a mystery dinner night

Mix up some boos-y cocktails or macabre mocktails for your next spooky soirée.

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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.

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These ice cream cake pops just melted our hearts

This summer sweet is simply adorable and shockingly easy to make! See how to create the treat of the summer with only 5 ingredients.

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10 Italian-themed parties for a "dolce vita" summer

Al fresco parties are going to be everywhere this season, so we’re kicking things off with ten ideas to bring a taste of Italy to you, wherever you are.

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The ultimate guide to wedding dress codes

What do people actually mean when they say “black tie optional”? What length dress do I wear if the invitation says "cocktail"? We’re breaking it all down.

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The 7 things you should always have on-hand when hosting a dinner party

From chic dishes to total lifesavers during a mini hosting emergency, here are 7 items to keep on standby so you can host any time, anywhere!

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Cocktail glass with orange and lime peel garnish, surrounded by lime, orange, and fruit ice cubes.

These “carrot” ice cubes use 3 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen

What can we say… somebunny is going to love these! See how to make easy + adorable ice cubes for your spring sips.

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Key items parents-to-be forget to put on their baby registries

Our team shares the must-have baby shower registry items that they could never let other parents-to-be go without!

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Class of 2025 grad party themes just dropped 🎓

From an entire event centered around custom trucker hats to a “tying up her studies” concept… here are 10 ideas that’ll get you that party planning diploma.

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BIG party ideas for your little grad

Pre-school and elementary graduations are a big deal! Check out our list of unique graduation party themes for your young graduate.

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This DIY charm party is the perfect way to celebrate St. Paddy's Day

Meet the Lucky Charm Party. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day… or for any month of the year!

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Our sweet new St. Paddy’s Day tradition: Good Luck Pancakes

The only thing better than waking up to a pot of gold on St. Patrick’s Day is waking up to these Lucky Charms pancakes!

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8 party themes we’re loving this March

St. Patrick’s Day, the Oscars, tea parties… oh my! Get the lowdown on eight fun party themes to host in March.

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Bachelorette party themes for every bride-to-be

From the trendsetting bride to the timeless one, find a unique theme to make any bachelorette party truly memorable.

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