Fact: You can’t have an amazing party without an amazing guest list. Although it may be tempting to invite the usual suspects or make it an open invitation, being intentional with the guest list can go a long way. Here are some guidelines to ensure the conversation is flowing, the energy is buzzing and the party is a hit.
Before you send out invitations, figure out how many you can comfortably entertain based on the size of your venue and your budget for food and drinks. Keep in mind that a certain percentage of your guests won’t be able to come. The final number depends on how far in advance you send out the invites and how close you are to those on your guest list, but planning for a 20% decline rate is a good rule of thumb. Don’t over-invite, but at the same time, plan to comfortably fill the space you’ve designated for the event, whether it’s your dining room table or your whole house. After all, a party in a mostly empty room doesn't feel much like a party!
Ever walked into a party where you didn’t know anyone except the host? Awkward. Even worse? Walking in and seeing your ex after a not-so-pretty breakup. Unless the guest in question is a confirmed extrovert, make sure anyone you invite will know at least one other person at the party. And don’t ask for trouble by inviting two people together who may prefer to stay apart. If you’re not sure, ask the person you’re closer with if they’re okay with you inviting the other one. If you can’t pick a side, let them know they’re both invited so they can decide for themselves whether to come or not.
There's a time and place for getting the gang together for a night of reminiscing, but consider gathering people from different parts of your life. A fun party is about making space for old friends who can have chance to catch up—and for people to mingle and get to know each other. Because there's nothing like a party to bring people together.
A room full of individuals who may get along doesn’t guarantee the right energy. Invite a couple of charismatic, chatty friends who are comfortable talking to anyone, whether they're equally chatty or shyer and need a chance to open up a bit more. (See above: That's why inviting different friends is great!)
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.