Evite sends reminders, but only if you turn them on during setup
Evite does send reminders to guests, but the feature is not automatic. When you create an event, you choose whether reminders go out and when. By default, Evite can send email reminders to your guests at intervals you set — typically one week before, three days before, or one day before the event. The host controls these settings, not the guest.
The reminders arrive as emails from Evite to each guest's inbox. Guests do not receive push notifications or text messages through Evite itself, only email. If a guest has not provided an email address or has opted out of Evite emails entirely, they will not receive reminders even if you have turned them on.
This matters if you are comparing Evite to other tools: some calendar apps like Google Calendar send reminders to the person who created the event, while Evite focuses on reminding the people invited. If you need to remind yourself, you will have to set a separate alarm or calendar notification on your own device.
Key Takeaways
- Evite reminders are opt-in during event creation — you must actively turn them on or guests receive no reminders at all.
- Reminders go to guests by email only, not by text or push notification, and only to guests who have provided an email address.
- You choose the timing: one week before, three days before, one day before, or custom intervals you set yourself.
- Evite does not automatically remind the host (you) — you need to set your own phone or calendar alarm if you want a personal reminder.
Where to find and turn on reminder settings
When you create a new event in Evite, the reminder option appears in the event details form. Look for a section labeled "Reminders" or "Send Reminders to Guests." You will see checkboxes for preset times: one week before, three days before, and one day before. Check the boxes for the reminders you want to send.
If you want reminders at different intervals — say, two weeks before or six hours before — Evite allows you to set custom timing. Click the option to add a custom reminder and enter the number of days or hours before the event. You can add multiple custom reminders if you want guests to receive more than one message.
If you are editing an existing event, the reminder settings are in the same place. You can change them at any time before the event, even after guests have already received the first reminder. Changing the settings will only affect reminders that have not yet been sent.
What happens if you do not turn on reminders
If you leave all reminder boxes unchecked, Evite will not send any reminders to your guests. This is the default state — reminders are not automatic. Guests will only know about your event if they check their Evite inbox or if you contact them separately through text, email, or phone.
Some hosts prefer this approach for casual events or when they know their guests well enough to assume they will remember. Others find that no reminders lead to lower attendance or more last-minute cancellations, especially for events more than a week away.
How reminders compare to other calendar tools
Google Calendar and Outlook send reminders to the person who created the event, not to guests. You get a notification on your device at a time you choose. Guests see the event on their calendar if they accept the invitation, but they do not automatically receive reminders unless they set their own.
Facebook Events and Paperless Post both send reminders to guests automatically — you do not have to turn them on. Facebook typically sends one reminder a few days before the event. Paperless Post sends reminders at intervals similar to Evite, but the default is usually on rather than off.
If you are choosing between tools and reminders matter to your workflow, Evite gives you the most control over timing and frequency. The trade-off is that you have to remember to turn them on, whereas other tools may send them whether you want them or not.
Why guests might not receive Evite reminders
Even if you turn on reminders, some guests may not receive them. The most common reason is that they have not provided an email address to Evite. If you invited someone by phone number or social media, Evite may not have an email to send the reminder to.
Guests who have unsubscribed from Evite emails will not receive reminders either. This is a setting on their account, not something you can override. If a guest has marked Evite emails as spam or unsubscribed from the service entirely, reminders will not reach them.
Email delivery itself can fail. Reminders may land in a guest's spam folder, or their email provider may block them. This is rare with Evite, but it happens. If you are relying on reminders for a critical event, follow up with a text or phone call to guests who have not responded.
Setting reminders for yourself as the host
Evite does not send reminders to you, the person running the event. You will need to set your own reminder using your phone's calendar, a to-do app, or an alarm. Add the event to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar and set a notification for the day before or the morning of the event.
Some hosts set a reminder for a few days before to check the guest list and follow up with people who have not responded. Others set one for the day of to confirm final numbers with the venue or caterer. The timing depends on what you need to do to prepare.
If you are using Evite for multiple events, consider setting a recurring reminder in your phone's calendar app to check your Evite inbox every Friday or Sunday. This way you can see which events are coming up and which guests have not yet responded, without relying on Evite to notify you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests turn off reminders once I send them?
Guests cannot stop reminders for a specific event, but they can unsubscribe from all Evite emails in their account settings. If they do, they will not receive reminders for any future events. They can also mark Evite emails as spam, which prevents future reminders from reaching their inbox.
Do reminders go out at a specific time of day?
Evite does not specify an exact time. Reminders are sent sometime during the day you set them for, but not at a particular hour. If timing is critical — for example, you want guests to see the reminder in the morning — send it a day earlier than you think you need to.
Can I send a reminder manually if I forget to set one up?
Evite does not have a "send reminder now" button. You can only set reminders at specific intervals before the event. If you want to contact guests outside the reminder schedule, send them a message through Evite's messaging feature or contact them directly by text or email.
What if I change the event date after reminders are sent?
If you change the date and reminders have already gone out, Evite does not automatically send a new reminder about the change. You should contact guests separately to let them know. Update the event details and turn on reminders again if you want them notified of the new date.
Do reminders work the same way on the Evite app and website?
Yes. Whether you create an event on the Evite website or mobile app, reminder settings work the same way. You turn them on or off, choose the timing, and guests receive email reminders at the intervals you set.