Summer solstice is well-known for being longest day of the year and first day of summer. But in addition to its astronomical significance, it’s also a day in which people around the world seek spiritual renewal and gather to revel together. To celebrate this occasion, Evite co-hosted a luncheon with Marlien Rentmeester, founder of LE CATCH, for some of her closest girlfriends at her beautiful home in Rustic Canyon. Read all about how we brought it life (and get inspired to throw a party of your own)!
Take advantage of the glorious weather and go al fresco! Patio umbrellas keep your guests cool even when the sun reaches its zenith, while vibrant table linens (we used these linens from La DoubleJ) and seasonal flowers bring color to the table. Isa Isa Floral created this lush, textured display of greenery for our luncheon.
Whether you're looking to host a summer solstice soirée, a Midsummer celebration or a classic summer party, a bright, sunny invitation sets the tone for your event. We love the retro vibes of this Summer Solstice Sun Invitation and this Summer Solstice Stars Invitation, both by Phoebe Tillem!
Close your eyes and think of a place abundant in relaxing sunshine, mouthwatering cuisines and people living their lives to the fullest. The Mediterranean is what comes to our minds, so for our menu, we served lavash with mezze plates of şakşuka, hummus and labneh as a starter, with a little gem salad, flaky white fish, roasted cauliflower and a summer succotash as the mains. Fresh lemon tarts were the perfect dessert, but throughout our luncheon, we enjoyed natural white and rosé wines from el VINO.
The solstice is seen by many as having considerable spiritual significance. We brought in a tarot card reader for our party, but you can also create a traditional solstice bonfire complete with dancing and music. Outdoor meditation and yoga are other great options if you aren't into bonfires or tarot!
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.