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Evite Nightmare Leads To Warning From Mortified Mom

Author Phil Harris
A mortified mom recently sent out an Evite for her daughter's first birthday party and it did not go well. (Photo by JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra Images via Getty Images)

This is a social nightmare that could only happen in this age of complete connectivity. A mom recently used… well, tried to use Evite to send out party invitations for her daughter’s first birthday and it did not go as she had planned. Unfortunately, she was not as careful as she should have been about who she invited.

Emily King, who goes by @twodachshundkings on TikTok, was excited to plan her child’s first birthday party and used Evite to share the details with friends and family. However, when using the import feature, she accidentally imported all 487 of her phone contacts…and invited them. Family, friends, co-workers, and people who are basically strangers. Okay, that’s not so bad. Emily could have just sent out a follow-up explaining what happened, right? Wait, there’s more.

King says, “Not only did it invite my boss, all of my coworkers (and) all of the people that have ever been stored in my phone but it sent invitations based (on) how they are stored in my phone.” She warns, “I want you to just take a second and think about everyone stored in your phone and how they’re stored in your phone. And then imagine someone receiving an invitation … ‘Derek Eye Roll.’ He received an invitation (and) ‘Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot.’” Check out the mortified mom’s reaction:

Evite Nightmare

@twodachshundkings

If you recevied an invitation, no you didnt. 🫣

♬ original sound - Em, IV, Montie, & Ren

After saying that she either has to quit her job or get a new identity, Emily King went on to explain how this happened and the aftermath of her blunder in the follow-up post below. As far as we know, Emily didn’t actually change her name or move out of the country. In fact, Evite sent Emily and her husband a $250 DoorDash gift card to help pay for the suddenly bigger party.

The Aftermath

@twodachshundkings

Replying to @samantha i hope this clears things up 🫣 shoutout to @Evite for the giftcard and to everyone who made me feel like i wasnt crazy for wanting to leave town😅

♬ original sound - Em, IV, Montie, & Ren

So it wasn’t the end of the world. Still, it’s not something any of us would ever want to experience. That sort of thing just leads to next-level anxiety. But to sum up, if you’re going to use Evite for your next party, make sure you’re careful about importing your contacts. Or maybe change the way you’ve named people in your contacts list. Just saying…

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

Party Planning: What To Ask Guests To Bring When They Offer

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It’s quite common for guests to ask if they can bring something to an event. This could be for a variety of reasons, like wanting to contribute to the event, showing appreciation for the host, or ensuring that there will be something they can eat or drink that fits their dietary restrictions.

You may want to take them up on it if they ask what you need. But it’s best to avoid requesting certain items from them, such as tableware, reimbursement, or last-minute items that you may have forgotten to pick up. According to Lisa Mirza Grotts, an etiquette expert said, “When a host begins offloading their responsibility to their guests, it becomes burdensome.” Guests who ask to bring things to parties often try to be helpful and positively contribute to the event.

When guests ask, “What can I bring?” it may be difficult for some people to answer. Youy want to be mindful of cultural or family traditions, limited space, or a specific menu for a party or event. It can be tough to tell guests what to bring because hosts might have specific things in mind or some limits on what they can take.

However, there are plenty of things to tell a guest to bring when they ask the question “What can I bring?” Here’s what you should ask guests to bring to a party if they ask.

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