Evite, and other Free Online Invitation and Party Planning Websites

Online Inivitation Websites 

Evite

Evite seems to be the biggest online invitation website around. They allow you to create custom invitations or to use one of their templates. They also have photo sharing, and RSVP management. However, a lot of people don't like Evite because the invitations they send out don't show any of your event details. Instead you have to click on link to get the details.

Purple Trail

Purple Trail boasts that it can do everything that Evites does, plus more with no advertisements on your invitations! With Purple Trail you can send invitations and reminders through email, print, SMS, voice or social networks like Facebook.

My Punch Bowl

MyPunchBowl has a tool that helps you pick the perfect date for your party, automatically sends out your invitations, manages all your RSVPs for you, and allows you and your guests to share Flikr photos and YouTube videos after the party.

Man Vites

ManVites was created with men in mind. You won't find any girly invitations here. The options to send are "Drink Beer," "Watch Sports," "Poker," "Bachelor Party," "Cougar Hunting" and more.

Pingg

Create both online and traditional paper invitations with Pingg. They will print stamp and mail your paper invitations. They will also manage your RSVPs and you can all share your photos here after the party!

Made It

With MadeIt you can create your own personalized invitations, share photos after the party, and connect with your friends. Here's a sample custom made video invitation from Made It.

Good Invitation

GoodInvitation is a free online tool that you can use as often you want. Choose from many different themes and templates. You can also create a Movie Trailer Invitation, where you choose the words and the end result is voiced-over what appears to be the opening to an epic film.

Events Listed

This website is not live yet, but you can sign up to be involved in the beta launch!

Socializr

Socializr was created by Friendster founder, Jonathan Abrams. It also integrates with MySpace, Facebook and other social networks. Cool!

Invitastic

A bare bones invitation site, but easy to start using.

Zoji

Invitation sending made easy. They even allow guest voting for the best day for the event!

Renkoo

Renkoo allows you to arrange events with your friends by email, IM, or SMS. Very flexible event planning platform.

Enclude

Enclude allows you to create quality customized invitations (featuring your photos too) and also allows you to share photos with everyone who came afterwards.

Shindigg

Currently in beta but they are actively seeking out user feedback on their service and features.

Planypus

They claim to be the "wiki for your social life."

Skobee

An event planner for "everyday" plans.