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.
How to Mention a Registry or Cash Fund Without Sounding Pushy
Where to put registry and cash fund details so guests find them easily and no one feels asked for gifts outright.
Engagement Party Etiquette: Hosting, Guests and Gifts
A practical guide to who throws the party, who makes the list, and whether guests should bring a gift.
Sharing Your Invitation on WhatsApp So Guests Actually Open It
WhatsApp is where a lot of guest lists already live, but a link dropped in a group chat gets buried fast.
How to Collect Every Guest's Photos Without a Group Chat
A simple system to gather every phone's photos from your event in one place, without chasing ten group texts.
Plus-Ones on Your Guest List: A Clear Way to Decide
A practical rule for who gets a plus-one, how to word it on the invitation, and what to say when someone asks for one you didn't offer.
Bridal Shower or Bachelorette: Who Goes on Which List
A practical way to decide who gets invited to the shower, who gets invited to the bachelorette, and who gets both.
Sending Party Invitations by Text: What Guests See, What It Costs
A look at how text invitations actually work, what guests see on their phones, and what it costs to send them.
How to Set Up a Honeymoon Fund Guests Feel Good Using
A practical guide to structuring a honeymoon or cash fund so guests know exactly how and how much to give.
How to Follow Up With Guests Who Haven't RSVPed
A practical timeline and wording for chasing down RSVPs without sounding pushy or awkward.
Wedding Invitation Timeline: Save-the-Date to Final Headcount
A month-by-month plan for sending save-the-dates, invitations and reminders so your final headcount is accurate, not a guess.
What to Check Before You Pay for an Online Invitation Service
Before you pay to publish an invitation, confirm it can track RSVPs, handle your guest count and send the way your crowd actually reads messages.
Potluck Sign-Up Sheets: How to Avoid Six Desserts and No Sides
A simple category system and sign-up sheet keeps a potluck balanced without you playing food traffic cop by text.