Hosting guides & invitation tips

When to send invitations, what to write on them, how to get people to RSVP, and practical planning for showers, birthdays, weddings and every party in between.

Corporate Events4 min read

Planning a Team Offsite: Invites, Agenda and Access Needs

A practical way to invite your team, build the agenda, and collect dietary and accessibility needs before the day arrives.

Anniversary Planning4 min read

Planning a Vow Renewal: Guest List, Ceremony and Invitations

A practical walkthrough for deciding who comes, how the ceremony runs, and what your invitation should say.

Wedding Planning4 min read

Hosting a Party After an Elopement or Courthouse Wedding

A practical guide to celebrating with family and friends after you have already said your vows privately.

Party Budget4 min read

Bachelorette Weekend Planning: Budget, Group Chat, and the Invite

How to talk about money early, get the group chat under control, and send one invitation everyone actually answers.

Wedding Planning5 min read

Rehearsal Dinner Planning: Who Hosts, Who's Invited, What It Costs

A clear answer to who plans it, who gets an invitation, and what it typically runs, so you can stop guessing the week before the wedding.

Baby Showers4 min read

Planning a Virtual Baby Shower Guests Actually Enjoy

A practical timeline, format decision and wording for a virtual baby shower that feels like a party, not a video call.

Baby Showers5 min read

Hosting a Sip and See: Timing, Visit Length and What to Ask Guests

A practical guide to scheduling a sip and see after the baby arrives, including how long visits should run and what to tell guests.

Baby Showers5 min read

Gender Reveal Party Planning: Invites, the Reveal, and Absent Guests

A practical guide to timing your gender reveal, wording the invitation, planning the reveal moment, and including guests who can't be there.

Kids Birthday4 min read

Drop-Off Kids' Party: Pickup Times, Allergies, Contacts

When parents aren't staying, you need their contact details, allergy notes and a clear pickup time locked in before the party starts.

Quinceañera Planning4 min read

Quinceañera Planning Timeline: From Court of Honor to Invitations

A month-by-month plan for booking the venue, choosing the court of honor and getting invitations out on time.

Sweet 16 Planning4 min read

Sweet 16 Party Planning: Guest List, Host Role, Invites

A practical way to size the guest list, decide who's in charge, and word the invitation for a Sweet 16.

Party Planning4 min read

The Week Before a Party: A Day-by-Day Checklist

A day-by-day plan for the seven days before your party, from locking the headcount to the last-minute playlist.