Party Invitations and Guest Lists Using iPartyGram

iPartyGram is a new app from TECHtionary that enables you to create events and send stylish, digital invitations to guests for free. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars designing and printing professional invitations, then taking the time to mail them all, iPartyGram lets you create beautiful customized invites, and send them to multiple guests at the same time via email. Perfect for weddings of all budgets, iPartyGram is an easy and fun way to complete one of the most important steps involved in your wedding planning.

The iPartyGram app is also perfect for managing your guest list, as you can use the app to select VIP guests. This could be special members of the groom and bride’s families, the best man, the bridal party, and whoever else you’d like to include. When VIPs log in to iPartyGram, they can add their own photos to the event for other guests to see.

When sending invitations through iPartyGram, you can include detailed information about the venue, and separate notes and instructions. This is the perfect time-saving opportunity, as you can provide your guests with information about the dress code, menu and any gift requests in one go. Doing so helps you save time sending further messages or answering multiple questions later. As you can create as many invitations as you want per event, and send each invitation to multiple people at a time, you can send out separate invites to separate groups of guests. For example, the invitations you send to the groom or bride’s main parties might also include details of the bachelor or bachelorette parties, while invitations you send to friend and family who have volunteered to help out on the day might include different instructions.

As well as choosing the information you want to include in your invitations, you can also customize their appearance, choosing the background that you think suits your wedding the most. Whether you want a traditional-style invitation, or would like to do something a bit different, the wide range of styles available with iPartyGram means you’ll be able to find the image that’s right for you.

Once you’ve sent the invitations, you need to find a way to keep track of your guests’ RSVPs. To do this, you can use one of TECHtionary’s other apps, iFlipTips, which enables you to store information on digital flashcards. Simply create one folder for confirmed, one for declined, and another for outstanding, and you can easily view which guests you still need to chase. Alternatively, you can also try creating a spreadsheet and color-coding it according to whether a guest has said yes, no, or you’re still waiting to hear.

Finally, you can use iPartyGram as a record of the build-up to your wedding. Guests marked as VIPs can add photos, so you can show guests the edited highlights of your bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as images of your wedding preparations. It’s a lovely way to keep the whole wedding party involved in the run up to the big day, and set the tone for a fun event with friends, family and each other.

Party Planning on a Budget via iPartygrams

Planning a part on a budget can be a challenge, but there’s no reason you should have to forgo festivities just because you can’t spend a lot of money on an event. If you’re planning a budget-friendly party and want to save cash, you can take several steps to have a successful event without breaking the bank.  





Budget and save The most important step you can take when planning a party is to decide on a budget, then stick to it. You might be tempted to spend more in order to host the perfect event; however you will regret the extra expenditure after the party is over. If you’re watching your bank balance, don’t buy anything you don’t need. Before you make any party-related purchase, stop and think “Is there a way I could do this for less money?” before you make a decision. Finally, if you’re planning a party in advance, start saving a few dollars every week in a designated “party fund” to minimize the impact the party will have on your finances closer to the time.  

Venue One of the major costs associated with large parties comes from hiring a private venue for the event. Hosting the party at home instead of at an external location could save you hundreds of dollars, and will save you a trip to and from the venue too. Of course, one of the reasons you might consider hiring a venue is because you have limited space, so you have two options: you can reduce the number of guests, or invite everyone to a restaurant, bar or other public location suitable for large groups.  

Food and drink Food and drink is another major cost associated with throwing a party, and it’s easy to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on alcohol, soft drinks, and food, only to have most of it left over at the end of the evening. To limit the cost, try asking people to bring their own food and drinks instead of gifts. Alternatively, you can tell guests in advance that you’ll be providing one drink per person, and people can bring their own drinks if they’d like more.  

Entertainment You don’t have to spend anything on entertainment; instead, use your creativity to keep guests occupied. Introduce a theme for the party, and plan some fun party games in advance. You can also use services like Spotify and iTunes to create your own home-made playlists for free.  


Planning If you’re hosting a big event, ask family and friends in advance whether they can help out with greeting guests and serving food and drink on the day. Instead of posting physical invitations to guests, try using the iPartyGram app to send invitations for free via email. The app’s invitation feature also contains a section where you can remind guests to bring their own drinks, or to tell them about the party’s theme. Decorations are fun, but you’re likely to only use them for this one event, especially if it’s themed, so try sourcing them from discounted stores. If you’re feeling creative, you can also try making your own.

Party Planning Checklist Essentials via iPartygrams

Having a party planning checklist can make the difference between a party you’ll never forget, and a party you wish you could. If creating your own party planning checklist feels like too much hassle, or you’re worried you’ll forget a crucial detail; here is a list of essential party planning items that will make or break your event. Months before Months before the party, you need to get important details in place. These include how much money you can afford to spend on the party, whether you want to hire a venue and, if so, where it’s going to be, as well as who you’re going to invite.
1. Work out a budget
2. Decide on a date, a time, and a venue (and book the venue, if applicable).
3. Decide on the guest list.
4. Plan a theme, if you intend to have one.
5. Send out invitations, giving details of the date, time, and place of the party, as well as additional details like whether the party is themed, and whether guests should bring anything with them. You can do this using iPartyGram, which sends free email invitations to guests telling them everything they need to know about the party.

Month before The basics are in place, and it’s time to start paying attention to the details. 1. Decide what food you’re going to offer. 2. Ask friends/family for help during the event if necessary. 3. Make a shopping list of items, food and drink you will need to purchase for the party. 4. Purchase non-perishable items you need. This might include paper plates, plastic cutlery, soft drinks, and decorations. 5. Decide on what party games you want to play.

1. Start creating favors or party bags, if you plan to offer these to guests.

Week before The countdown to the big day has started, and the week before the party is one of the most important planning times. The more you get done earlier, the more relaxed you will feel about the preparations. 1. Confirm that the people who have offered to help can still volunteer. 2. Follow up with guests who haven’t RSVPed yet. 3. Create a music playlist for extra entertainment.

1. Organize the layout of the party room (this applies to events in homes and in professional venues).
2. Confirm catering and food choices.

6. Pick your outfit if the party is going to be formal.

1. Create an agenda. This is especially helpful if you are hosting a more formal party, as it gives you a structure to focus on during the evening. An example party agenda might look like this:

7-7.30: Guests arrive and drinks. 8-8.30: Guests seated at dinner table and first course served, etc.  

Day before The day of the party is nearly here, and you still have time to do a lot of preparations in advance to minimize the amount of stress you feel on the day of the event. 1. Clean your home (if the party is going to be at your home) and organize the layout of rooms guests will be using. 2. Put away any items you don’t want your guests to see, or things you want to keep safe, including in the bathroom. 3. Start putting up decorations. 4. Designate specific tasks to each of your volunteer helpers.

Day of Hopefully you’ve prepared enough in advance that you don’t have much to do on the day of the party. Your main tasks will involve ensuring that the food and venue are ready. 1. Finish any last-minute decorations. 2. Start preparing for the post-party clean-up by making space in the fridge, and readying trashbin liners. 3. Put out perishable food items and drinks about an hour before guests arrive.

In summary, great parties begin with great planning.