funniegrrl
02-02-2006, 10:14 AM
Evite (http://ww.evite.com) is a great web site for electronic event invitations. I was interested to see this article about additional features. I know the "how much alcohol should I have for the party" question comes up here occasionally, so I thought I'd post.
Feb 1, 7:19 PM EST
Evite adds drink calculator, other tools
By ANICK JESDANUN
AP Internet Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The events invitation site Evite is adding features for planning parties, giving hosts such tools as a drink calculator to figure out how much alcohol to buy based on whether guests are light or heavy drinkers.
Hosts enter the duration of the party and the number of light, average and heavy drinkers attending. They also specify whether they'll serve beer, wine, liquor or any combination. The tool then calculates the number of cases or bottles needed.
A chart is provided to substitute alcohol with soda or juice, but amounts must be manually calculated.
Another tool lets hosts automatically set budgets for food, drinks, decorations and entertainment, based on the number of guests, duration and the party type - baby showers and birthdays are among the options.
Evite, traditionally a site where guests can RSVP and see who else might be showing up, is now also providing recipes, wine-pairing guides and checklists as part of a redesigned site launched this week.
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Feb 1, 7:19 PM EST
Evite adds drink calculator, other tools
By ANICK JESDANUN
AP Internet Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The events invitation site Evite is adding features for planning parties, giving hosts such tools as a drink calculator to figure out how much alcohol to buy based on whether guests are light or heavy drinkers.
Hosts enter the duration of the party and the number of light, average and heavy drinkers attending. They also specify whether they'll serve beer, wine, liquor or any combination. The tool then calculates the number of cases or bottles needed.
A chart is provided to substitute alcohol with soda or juice, but amounts must be manually calculated.
Another tool lets hosts automatically set budgets for food, drinks, decorations and entertainment, based on the number of guests, duration and the party type - baby showers and birthdays are among the options.
Evite, traditionally a site where guests can RSVP and see who else might be showing up, is now also providing recipes, wine-pairing guides and checklists as part of a redesigned site launched this week.
© 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy.
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