The Mixily Blog · Issue №64
Tips, guides, and comparisons to help you plan better events — from RSVP etiquette to choosing the right invitation platform.
The newest Mixily feature updates from spring 2026: set RSVP deadlines, turn off new-RSVP email alerts, send smarter reminders, edit guest RSVPs, and more.
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The bachelor party has a reputation problem. People assume it means Vegas, strip clubs, or some expensive weekend that half the group can’t really afford. But the best bachelor parties I’ve seen — and I’ve been to a lot of them — are the ones that are actually about the groom. This bachelor party planning […]
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The rehearsal dinner is one of the most underplanned parts of a wedding weekend. Everyone focuses on the big day — and the rehearsal dinner ends up thrown together last minute or delegated to someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. It doesn’t have to be that way. A great rehearsal dinner sets the tone […]
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A garden party sounds intimidating. It conjures images of perfect hedgerows, white tablecloths, and waiters in bow ties. But a great garden party doesn’t need to be fancy. It needs to be intentional. I’ve thrown garden parties in a backyard with a dying lawn and a folding table from the garage. They worked. The flowers […]
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Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June, which means you have a few weeks to put together something your dad — or the dad figure in your life — will actually remember. The good news: it doesn’t have to be elaborate. The best Father’s Day celebrations are relaxed, personal, and centered on what […]
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Summer is the best time to host. The weather cooperates. People are in a good mood. And there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate. The problem? Staring at a blank page trying to figure out what kind of summer party to throw. That’s why I put together this list of 30 summer party ideas — […]
Here’s something you probably know but don’t often say out loud: most people don’t really know their neighbors. They wave. Maybe they exchange names. But actual conversations, actual connection — that’s rare. And that’s a shame, because the research on neighborhood relationships is clear: people who know their neighbors are happier, feel safer, and are […]
Let me tell you what kills adult birthday parties. It’s not bad food. It’s not a cheap venue. It’s the host saying “I don’t care, you pick” about everything and then panicking at the last minute with a pile of grocery store chips and a cake nobody wanted. Planning adult birthday party celebrations feels weirdly […]
