Anyvite – because I’m almost too old for Facebook events

A new online event planning and invitation service, Anyvite, just launched yesterday. I agree with TechCruch that Evite could stand to be a tad less cluttered and more user-friendly, so I gave Anyvite a try. I can only use Facebook to send invitations for so long…

The website is clean and easy to navigate. Registration took no time, and creating an event was just as easy. The Google-powered search bar on the side of the event creation page is a nice touch – it automatically enters the address and contact information for the selected site (and can display a map as well). The other features are relatively standard…you can upload photos or video, invite friends by email or from your address book, etc.

Another plus is the ability to RSVP to the event directly from your email, without having to navigate to other pages. Other handy features include one-click additions to your calendar (Google, iCal, or Outlook), automatic emails when event information is updated, and a mobile site. I’m sure I’ve missed something, but I definitely recommend giving Anyvite a try.