The Mixily Blog · Issue №111

Hosting, seriously (and a little less seriously).

Tips, guides, and comparisons to help you plan better events — from RSVP etiquette to choosing the right invitation platform.

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Office Holiday Party Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Office Holiday Party Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Good office holiday party invitation wording answers three questions before anyone on your team has to ask: is attendance mandatory, is there a dress code, and are plus-ones welcome. Get those three right and the RSVPs come in fast instead of trickling in the week of. You don’t need to write your office holiday invite […]

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Potluck Signup Sheet Online: The Best Free Tools Compared
No. 02
Guides · Sep 21, 2026 · 8 min read

Potluck Signup Sheet Online: The Best Free Tools Compared

A potluck signup sheet online solves one problem: too many people bringing the same dish and nobody bringing the one you actually needed. Instead of a paper sheet taped to a fridge or a group text nobody reads, a good online signup shows every dish claimed in real time, so your host isn’t the one […]

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Thanksgiving Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy
No. 03
Guides · Sep 18, 2026 · 11 min read

Thanksgiving Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Good Thanksgiving invitation wording answers three questions before your family even has to ask: what time to arrive, what to bring, and who’s carving the turkey. Get those three right and the rest of the day, the football, the naps, the second helpings, takes care of itself. You don’t need to write your Thanksgiving invite […]

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Greenvelope vs Paperless Post: Which Is Better for Your Event?
No. 04
Comparisons · Sep 16, 2026 · 11 min read

Greenvelope vs Paperless Post: Which Is Better for Your Event?

You’re planning a wedding, a milestone birthday, or some other event where the invitation itself needs to feel special, and you’ve narrowed it down to two of the biggest names in premium digital invitations. Greenvelope vs Paperless Post is a genuinely close call: both are paid, design-forward platforms built for hosts who want their invite […]

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How to Track Attendees for Your Next Party (Free Guest List Tools)
No. 05
Guides · Sep 14, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Track Attendees for Your Next Party (Free Guest List Tools)

You sent the invites. People said yes. And now it’s the morning of the party and you genuinely don’t know if 12 people are coming or 22. If you need to track attendees for your party, this guide is about the part that happens after the invite goes out: turning “who did I invite” into […]

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How to Send Event Invitations Without Facebook
Guides · Sep 11, 2026

How to Send Event Invitations Without Facebook

You used to just make a Facebook event, add a cover photo, and invite everyone in three clicks. These days that same event gets buried in an algorithm feed, half your invite list doesn’t check Facebook anymore, and Meta keeps changing how events even work. If you’re trying to figure out how to send event […]

Football Watch Party Planning
Guides · Sep 9, 2026

Football Watch Party Planning

Game day is coming up and you’ve volunteered your living room. Whether it’s a weekly college football tradition or the Super Bowl, throwing a football watch party is one of the easiest parties to pull off, because the game itself is the entertainment. You don’t need to plan icebreakers or activities. You just need a […]

Free Tools to Manage RSVPs for Your Event
Guides · Sep 7, 2026

Free Tools to Manage RSVPs for Your Event

You’ve got a guest list scattered across three group texts, a few “yes I’ll be there!” comments buried in a Facebook thread, and one friend who said “maybe” three weeks ago and never followed up. If you’re searching for free tools to manage RSVPs, you already know the problem: tracking responses by memory doesn’t scale […]

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Fall Party Ideas and Themes

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Mixily vs Eventbrite: Which Free Event Platform Is Better in 2026?

Sep 2, 2026 · Comparisons · 11 min read
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Holiday Party Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Aug 21, 2026 · Guides · 15 min read
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Friendsgiving Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Aug 19, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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Halloween Party Invitation Wording: Examples You Can Copy

Aug 17, 2026 · Guides · 14 min read
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The Best Wedding RSVP Websites in 2026

Aug 14, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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Wedding Website Wording: Examples You Can Copy for Every Page

Aug 12, 2026 · Guides · 12 min read
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How to Decline an Invitation Politely: 30 Scripts You Can Copy

Aug 10, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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Birthday Invitation Wording: 40+ Examples You Can Copy

Aug 7, 2026 · Guides · 14 min read
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Aug 5, 2026 · Comparisons · 11 min read
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Mixily vs Punchbowl: Honest Comparison for 2026

Aug 3, 2026 · Comparisons · 11 min read
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Mixily Feature Updates — July 2026: Multi-Audience Reminders, Self-Serve Cancellation & More

Jul 29, 2026 · Updates · 3 min read
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Mixily vs Paperless Post for Weddings: Which Is Actually Cheaper?

Jul 23, 2026 · Comparisons · 10 min read
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8 Best Evite Alternatives for Weddings in 2026

Jul 21, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Christmas in July Party Ideas: Themes, Games, Food & Invitation Wording

Jul 20, 2026 · Guides · 15 min read
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Free Digital Wedding Invitations: 6 Options Compared (With RSVP Tracking)

Jul 17, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Mid-Year Check: Are You Building Community?

Jul 15, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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Summer Picnic Party: Ideas, Food & Checklist

Jul 13, 2026 · Guides · 15 min read
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The Ultimate Backyard BBQ & Cookout Guide

Jul 8, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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How to Use Mixily for Your Wedding (Free Invitations + RSVP Tracking)

Jul 8, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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Beach Party Ideas: Themes, Food & Games

Jul 6, 2026 · Guides · 14 min read
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What to Do When Wedding Guests Don’t RSVP (Scripts + Follow-Up Timeline)

Jul 5, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Summer Party Invitation Wording: BBQ, Pool & Picnic

Jul 3, 2026 · Guides · 16 min read
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How to Word a Digital Wedding Invitation (With QR Codes, Website URLs, and Online RSVP)

Jul 2, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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4th of July Party Invitation Wording (50+ Examples)

Jul 1, 2026 · Guides · 17 min read
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Paperless Post vs Withjoy vs Zola: The Wedding Invitation Comparison Nobody Paid For

Jun 30, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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4Th Of July Party Ideas

Jun 29, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Zola Doesn’t Have Digital Wedding Invitations — 5 That Do

Jun 27, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Ice Cream Social Ideas

Jun 26, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Paperless Post Alternatives for Weddings (Ranked by What’s Actually Free)

Jun 25, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Backyard Movie Night

Jun 24, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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The Real Cost of Paperless Post for Weddings (Do the Math Before You Design)

Jun 23, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Mixily Vs Partiful

Jun 22, 2026 · Comparisons · 8 min read
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Is It Rude to Send Digital Wedding Invitations? An Honest Answer

Jun 20, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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Juneteenth Celebration Ideas

Jun 19, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Summer Solstice Party

Jun 17, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Family Reunion Ideas

Jun 15, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Pride Party Ideas

Jun 12, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Mixily Feature Updates — Spring 2026: RSVP Deadlines, Smarter Reminders & More

Jun 11, 2026 · Updates · 4 min read
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Bachelor Party Ideas

Jun 10, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Rehearsal Dinner Ideas

Jun 8, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Garden Party Ideas

Jun 5, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Fathers Day Ideas

Jun 3, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Summer Party Ideas: 30 Ways to Celebrate the Season

Jun 1, 2026 · Guides · 12 min read
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How to Plan a Summer Block Party Your Neighborhood Will Love

May 29, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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Adult Birthday Party Ideas: How to Host a Birthday People Love

May 27, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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50th Birthday Party Ideas Your Guest of Honor Will Love

May 25, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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Outdoor Party Planning: The Complete Guide to Hosting Outside

May 22, 2026 · Guides · 14 min read
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58

Pool Party Ideas: How to Host a Pool Party Everyone Talks About

May 20, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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Memorial Day BBQ Planning Guide

May 18, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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Kids Birthday Party Ideas by Age and Theme

May 15, 2026 · Guides · 6 min read
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Party Games for Adults: 30 Ideas That Actually Get People Talking

May 13, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Retirement Party Ideas: How to Throw a Memorable Celebration

May 11, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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Bachelorette Party Planning Guide: Everything You Need to Know

May 8, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Baby Shower Planning: Complete Guide

May 6, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Graduation Party Ideas for Every Budget

May 4, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Thank You Note After a Party: Templates for Every Event Type

Apr 29, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas: How to Make Her Day Unforgettable

Apr 27, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Dinner Party Hosting: A Complete Guide to a Night They’ll Remember

Apr 24, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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Engagement Party Planning Guide: How to Celebrate the Couple

Apr 22, 2026 · Guides · 12 min read
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How to Host a Backyard Party: The Complete Guide

Apr 20, 2026 · Guides · 17 min read
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Cinco de Mayo Party Planning Guide: Food, Drinks, and Ideas

Apr 17, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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How to Plan a Surprise Party (Without Ruining the Surprise)

Apr 15, 2026 · Guides · 16 min read
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Bridal Shower Planning Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Apr 13, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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The Power of Recurring Events: Why Hosting Once Isn’t Enough

Apr 10, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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How to Be a Good Party Host: 12 Tips That Actually Work

Apr 8, 2026 · Guides · 12 min read
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Graduation Party Planning: Start Now (The Complete Guide)

Apr 6, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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Easter Brunch Hosting Guide: A Stress-Free Celebration

Apr 3, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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How to Organize a Potluck: Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 1, 2026 · Guides · 15 min read
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Cocktail Party Ideas for Every Budget

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How to Manage Your Guest List Like a Pro

Mar 25, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Housewarming Party Ideas: How to Celebrate Your New Place

Mar 23, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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Spring Party Ideas to Shake Off Winter: 12 Gatherings Worth Hosting

Mar 20, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Evite vs Luma: Pricing, Free Plans, and Which to Use (2026)

Mar 18, 2026 · Comparisons · 8 min read
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Evite vs Punchbowl: Free Plans, Real Costs, and Which to Use (2026)

Mar 16, 2026 · Comparisons · 12 min read
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Evite vs Partiful: Which Is Free, Which Costs Money (2026)

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Wedding RSVP Etiquette: The Complete Guide

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Evite vs Paperless Post: Free Tiers, Real Prices, and Hidden Costs (2026)

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40th Birthday Party Planning Guide: Timeline, Checklist & Ideas

Mar 6, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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How to Plan a Party: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

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Mixily vs Evite: Which Free Event Platform Is Better in 2026?

Mar 3, 2026 · Comparisons · 11 min read
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50 RSVP Response Examples You Can Copy and Paste

Mar 2, 2026 · Guides · 16 min read
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How to Host a Game Night Everyone Will Love

Feb 20, 2026 · Guides · 10 min read
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The Introvert’s Guide to Hosting a Party (Yes, You Can Do This)

Feb 19, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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St. Patrick’s Day Party Guide: How to Host a Celebration Everyone Will Remember

Feb 16, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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Birthday Party Planning: The Ultimate Guide

Feb 13, 2026 · Guides · 12 min read
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Building Community Through Regular Events

Feb 10, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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30+ Invitation Wording Examples You Can Copy for Any Event

Feb 9, 2026 · Guides · 13 min read
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How to Get People to Actually RSVP

Feb 4, 2026 · Guides · 8 min read
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How to Host Your First Event of the Year

Feb 4, 2026 · Guides · 9 min read
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Valentine’s Day Party Planning Guide

Feb 2, 2026 · Guides · 7 min read
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RSVP Etiquette: What Every Host and Guest Should Know

Jan 30, 2026 · Guides · 14 min read
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The Complete Guide to Online RSVPs

Jan 30, 2026 · Guides · 11 min read
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What’s New at Mixily: Feature Updates

Jan 28, 2026 · Updates · 5 min read
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Nick Gray Acquires Mixily

Jan 21, 2026 · Updates · 4 min read
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Jan 21, 2026 · Updates · 4 min read
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Benefits of hosting events off of social media

Apr 27, 2021 · Guides · 8 min read
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Best Books for Event Planners in 2026: 12 Essential Reads

Apr 21, 2021 · Guides · 9 min read
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Community Engagement Ideas: Activities That Actually Bring People Together

Mar 29, 2021 · Guides · 10 min read
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How To Ask Your Community For Help

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Benefits of Hosting Hybrid Events: In-Person + Virtual

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