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America Parties: The After Party Report 2024

2023 was one for the books when it came to partying in the U.S.A. From Taylor Swift-themed celebrations to Utah living up to its Halloween party reputation, Evite looked at various factors such as event volume based on population to find some of the most popular party trends across the country (including which markets party just a little harder than others!).

America Parties: The After Party Report 2024 The top celebrations across the nation Top 10 Party Markets Yes, what Washington, D.C. lacks in statehood, it makes up for in throwing events, so we're giving them the party representation they can have! The East Coast, in general, was the place to party in 2023, though as a California-based company, we're proud to see Cali make the list (our office def contributed to many of those parties).   Washington, D.C. Virginia New Jersey Maryland Colorado Illinois Georgia Massachusetts California Connecticut  Based on the number of Evite events thrown per capita using state population data from the U.S. Census Bureau and internal Evite data on events.  Top 10 Markets by Party Event Size Delaware may be one of the smallest states by area size, but they certainly took a “the more the merrier” approach when it came to guest list size in 2023.  The first state in the U.S.—aka Delaware—is also first in party event size! Here are the top 10 markets (and their average guest list sizes) from 2023.  Delaware - 42.17 Montana California South Carolina Washington, D.C. Ohio West Virginia Arkansas New Mexico Hawaii  Based on the average total guest count per Evite event for all of 2023.
Top Party Themes Across the Nation Kids’ Birthday Party Video game Mermaid Sports Princess Dinosaur  Based on the top templates usage for this category.  Teen Birthday Sequins + sparkles Friendship bracelets Paintball Rock climbing Flower power  Based on the top templates usage for this category.  Baby Shower Boho blooms Celestial Elephant Woodland animal Bear  Based on the top templates usage for this category. Taylor Swift-Inspired Events Increased by 230% from 2022 to 2023 It's no wonder Time's Person of the Year 2023 was Taylor Swift—she was EVERYWHERE! Evite created a series of Taylor-inspired invitations, which were used for everything from album release parties to dozens of Sweet 16s.    Based on internal Evite data.
States That Go All Out for the Holidays Not only did Utah live up to its reputation as the most Halloween-spirited state, but it’s also the top state for Valentine's Day parties. But it isn’t the only state that loves certain occasions just a little more than others.  Florida loves Friendsgiving 24% more Illinois loves winter holidays 22% more Utah loves Valentine’s Day parties 102% more Nebraska loves Fourth of July parties 92% more Utah ♥️’s Halloween parties 75% more   Based on states with the highest number of Evite events per category out of total Evite events during eligible time periods for 2023. Which States Raised the Most Money for Charity with Their Events Across the nation in 2023, nearly 5,500 hosts generously opted to raise funds for charitable causes using the Evite Donations™ feature on their invitations. Here are the states that were the most charitable. North Carolina California New York Maryland Florida Georgia Texas Virginia Illinois   Based on the states with the highest proportion of charity donation events relative to all events in that state for all of 2023. A state had to have at least 200 charity donation events in 2023 to qualify. Nearly 800 People Celebrated Their 100th Birthday with Evite That’s almost 80,000 candles! Congratulations on reaching such an amazing milestone!
How Families Threw Kids’ Birthday Parties in 2023 We surveyed over 800 hosts across the U.S. who threw a kids’ birthday party in 2023 to reveal how much they spent and what matters most to them.

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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from SignUpGenius?

Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than SignUpGenius:

  • 100% free: SignUp Sheets are free to use.
  • Ad-free: No popup ads ever! Our signup sheets remain clutter-free, keeping your volunteers focused on signing up.
  • No extra login required: Seamlessly use your Evite account to create and manage your signup sheets, keeping all your events in one convenient location.
  • Automatic reminders and notifications: Stay on top of your event with automated reminders and notifications for you and your participants. Perfect for busy parents, teachers and anyone juggling multiple commitments.
  • Customization options: Tailor your signup sheets to your specific event, whether it's a school fundraiser, potluck, volunteer opportunity or team activity. Add custom tasks, time slots and requirements for smooth coordination.
  • User-friendly experience: Our intuitive interface makes creating and sharing signup sheets simple for everyone, regardless of tech experience.
  • Real-time updates: Get instant notifications whenever someone signs up or makes a change, so you always know where things stand.

Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!

What is a signup sheet?

Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.

Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer! 

Long story short, signup sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.

How do I create a signup sheet?

Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:

  1. Go to Evite SignUp Sheets and choose the template that best fits your needs. Evite offers multiple signup sheet templates perfect for every occasion, including:some text
    • Signup sheets for standalone events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a class party, potluck or end-of-season party.
    • Signup sheets for recurring or multi-day events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a meal train, post-game snack duty or during appreciation week.
    • Signup sheets for single or multiple day events (with time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing concession stand volunteers, fundraisers and parent-teacher conferences.
  1. After selecting your sheet template, create a title for your signup sheet and add the date, the location, the time (if applicable), who the organizer is, the organizer’s phone number or email and an optional note describing the event to your volunteers. You can also change your signup sheet background and title image if you wish!
  1. Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
  1. After creating your slots, you can then add a wish list from any retailer or include supply suggestions from Evite’s retailer partners. These are to help your volunteers find and purchase supplies quickly and easily.
  1. Finally, review your sheet, copy your shareable link and send it out to everyone on your list! Every time a volunteer signs up for a slot on your signup sheet, Evite will email you. We will also send reminders to you and your volunteers before your event so no one will forget about it, and we’ll even let volunteers know if you remove their slot or cancel your event sheet so you don’t have to!

What information should be included on a signup sheet?

When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:

  1. A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
  1. When and where the event is taking place. 
  1. The organizer’s name and phone number.
  1. Slots for volunteers to choose from. Once you choose the SignUp Sheets template that fits the occasion, the slots you’ll need for your sheet will be right there and ready for you to add the relevant info, such as dates, times, items to bring and tasks to complete. 

When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!

Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!

What are the benefits of using a signup sheet template?

Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:

  • A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
  • Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
  • No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
  • The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
  • Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
  • An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
  • Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.

With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.

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