Welcome Party Invitations

Kick off your wedding weekend with a memorable welcome party that brings everyone together before your momentous day. Whether you're hosting a casual BBQ, a stylish cocktail party, or a relaxed beach gathering, Evite has you covered.

Evite lets you create a bespoke wedding invitation using pre-designed templates. When it's ready, send it right away by email or text. Millions of couples have used Evite for their special events. Now, it's your turn to start your celebration — congratulations!

A wedding welcome party is a pre-wedding event that welcomes out-of-town guests and sets the tone for the weekend ahead. Couples often host it the night before the wedding or after the rehearsal dinner. This is often a common event for couples choosing to host a destination wedding. Consider it a relaxed, festive way to greet guests, mingle, and kick off the celebration early.

Typically, couples invite all wedding guests to the welcome party, but it's totally up to you. Some couples choose to keep it intimate with only family, close friends, and the bridal party. Others use it as an opportunity to greet all their guests before the wedding day.

Evite's digital invitation tools let you easily upload a guest list. You can also send event reminders and manage RSVPs, so tying the knot is the only thing you need to worry about.

The tone and activities can vary depending on the couple's preferences and the party's venue. Typical suggestions might be: cocktail hours or casual receptions (greet guests with light bites and signature cocktails, offer the couple's favorite cocktails on the pre-wedding drinks menu); games or pre-wedding toasts (break the ice with trivia about the couple or informal speeches); themed parties (choose a style that fits your wedding, like tropical luau, rustic wine tasting, or coastal chic); and photo ops (create a welcome banner or backdrop for guests to snap pictures and make memories).

No matter your vibe, a welcome party helps guests relax and connect before the formal festivities begin.

With Evite, designing a stylish digital Invitation is simple and fun. Choose from dozens of wedding-themed templates or upload your own design or photo. Add event details like date, time, and location, and personalize the message to match your tone. You can also include a dress code or link to your wedding website directly on the Invitation.

If you choose a Premium template, you can add an on-theme envelope and envelope liner. You can also include a stamp, stickers, and even animated effects. Add an RSVP deadline to make sure you get an accurate headcount right when you need it.

Yes! Every Evite includes built-in RSVP tracking so you can easily see who's coming. You can also message guests or add a co-host to help manage last-minute details. Guests also receive automated reminders from Evite, so you don't have to worry about following up yourself.

Digital invitations are fast, affordable, and eco-friendly. You'll save time (and paper) while enjoying convenient tools like automatic reminders, guest messaging, and mobile access. Plus, you can design your Invitation to match your wedding color palette, theme, or stationery suite.

Evite provides lovely, customizable designs and efficient hosting tools for every part of your wedding celebration. This includes engagement parties, showers, welcome drinks, and the wedding itself.

Great tip: With Evite Pro, you can send unlimited Premium Invitations for a whole year. This helps you manage your wedding weekend easily. Download the Evite app from the App Store or Google Play. This helps you plan your wedding easily while on the go.