HostedInvite Guide
Open invite vs private guest links
Public event pages, Open invites directory, and Spotlight private links—when to use each.
5 min read · Updated 2026-07-16
Public page (one link for everyone)
Spark and Glow center on a single URL. Perfect when the same invite works for the whole list—birthdays, casual parties, many weddings.
You control whether the page is public (anyone with the link) or more locked down in your host settings.
Open invites directory
If your event is live and public, you can list it on HostedInvite’s Open invites directory so locals can discover it. Great for markets, community events, and open celebrations—not for private weddings.
Private links (Spotlight)
Each guest gets a unique /i/… URL that greets them by name. RSVPs attach to that guest. Ideal for formal lists, plus-ones rules, and seeing who opened their invite.
You can still keep a public page for people without a private link, depending on how you configure the event.
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