The Blog
Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
Evite vs Hobnob
Since the launch of Evite in 1998, online invitations have come a long way. Online invitation services have had to adap…
Video: Cutting Someone Off When They Talk Too Long
See how to cut someone off when they're talking for too long already! Video Transcript Nick: And hello! This is Nick and…
Sample Event Pages
These are actual event pages that have been used for parties using The 2-Hour Cocktail Party format. You can get ideas f…
Mixily: Best Practices for Collecting RSVPs
When people ask me which RSVP platform to use, I tell them Mixily. I've used it for hundreds of events at this point. It…
Site Map and Article Index
Here are all of the articles and resources on this site as of March 2023. Key Concepts Tutorials Case Studies Party Supp…
Illustrations in The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
Hello audiobook listeners! Here are all of the illustrations in my book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. These were all creat…
How to Host a Crypto Meetup for Web3 Nerds
Alex Zub lives in Austin, Texas. He wanted to meet people in the crypto space. So he decided to host a 2-hour cocktail p…
Kim's First Cocktail Party
Kim is a home cook and dinner party enthusiast. She splits her time between Vancouver and Cape Town. Kim LOVES to entert…
Speed Icebreakers: How to Do Them
I love this module. I’ve done it at my birthday parties and with a group of 20 at my home. Nagina has done it, too, …
Icebreakers for Adults: Party Games and Activities That Actually Work
I've run icebreakers at hundreds of parties. Here's the exact activity to open with, when to run each one, and how to ha…
Guest Bios: My Secret Weapon
Guest Bios make it easy for your guests to start conversations and create new connections. They also make people feel sp…
Contact Management for Your Party Guest List
How can you keep track of people to invite to your party? And what's the best way to make notes about your past guests t…
