# Wix Events: Creating an RSVP Event Using the Wix App

Source: https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-an-rsvp-event-using-the-wix-owner-app (updated 2026-03-26)
Related: Wix developer documentation, https://dev.wix.com/docs/llms.txt; Help Center index, https://support.wix.com/en/llms.txt

Create events such as parties, seminars, or weddings, where guests RSVP to let you know that they are attending.

> **Tip:** You can also [create ticketed events](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-a-ticketed-event-using-the-wix-app) and sell tickets. Learn more about the [difference between RSVP and ticketed events](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-understanding-different-types-of-events).

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## Creating an RSVP event

Enter all the details to create your event. When you're done, you can either save it as a draft to display at a later date, or publish it to your site.

![A screenshot showing an example of an RSVP event](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2021/11/09/84ebf024-e417-44a1-8277-6c49c6a6d150/c88471b4-7e9f-4659-b680-dfd2e7d701f0.png)

### To create an RSVP event:

1. Go to your site in the Wix app.
2. Tap **Manage** ![](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2021/04/12/3fc0f98c-0997-47b3-b7bd-6ae31a67e078/ce9c0fe5-f60d-4448-8fc2-9ba4cf636f93.png) at the bottom.
3. Tap **Events** under **Business**.
4. Tap **Create Event** or **Create New Event**.
5. Tap **Collect RSVPs**.
6. Tap **Add Event Image** and take a new photo or upload one and tap **Next**.
7. Enter the name of the event.
8. (Optional) Enter a short teaser to describe the event.
9. Connect this event to one or more event categories:  
   1. Tap **Add Category**.  
   2. Tap to select existing categories or enter the name of a new category.  
   3. Tap **Done**.
10. Tap the **Date & Time** toggle to show or hide the event's date and time:  
   * **Enabled:** The date and time appears in the event details. Set up a single or recurring event:  
         * **Single Events:** Enter the start date and time and optionally tap **Add End Date and Time** to add an end date and time.  
         * [**Recurring Event**](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-a-recurring-event-2644272)**:** Create an event template used for multiple dates.  
   * **Disabled:** A TBD message appears in the event details. Edit the text in the **TBD Message** field (e.g. Event time will be sent soon).
11. Tap the **Location** toggle to show or hide the event's location:  
   * **Enabled:** The location appears in the event details. Select whether the location is a physical location or online. Enter the event address or online location title.  
   * **Disabled:** A TBD Message appears in the event details. Edit the text in the **TBD Message** field.
12. Add an "About Your Event" description, which appears on the Events Details page:  
   1. Tap **Add Description**.  
   2. Enter your text and click **Done**.
13. Tap **Next** at the top right.
14. Select a save option:  
   * **Save as draft:** The event won't be displayed yet on your site. When you're ready, publish it to display it.  
   * **Publish:** Your event may be visible on your site depending on your event display settings on your [desktop site](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-choosing-which-events-to-display-on-a-site-page) or in [Spaces by Wix](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-customizing-events-display-in-the-member-apps#customizing-your-list-of-events).

> **What's next?** After saving the event, you can [add a schedule](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-an-event-schedule-in-the-wix-owner-app) so your participants know what to expect.

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## FAQs

Click a question below to learn more about RSVP events.

**Can I duplicate an existing event?**

Yes. You can save time when creating a new event by duplicating an existing event. 

  
1. Click the More Actions icon ![](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2021/06/13/40e76f2a-cd57-46f6-a7ed-bd2479e27c1d/468e84a7-ee4b-4523-8bbf-3d6a85caf1c6.jpg) next to the event.
2. Select **Duplicate as draft** / **Duplicate & Publish** (recurring events only).  
![](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2022/11/30/27798597-0b47-4bce-966b-9889dde92f6b/27d881f5-eafc-49c4-9f4a-925e4bc62fa9.png)

**Can I add an event schedule?**

Yes. You can add a schedule that outlines where and when different activities take place. This can be very helpful if you're organizing a festival or conference which is made up of separate performances or lectures.

 To add a schedule, you need to complete an event and save it. Once it's saved, you can select the event and [create a schedule](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-an-event-schedule-in-the-wix-owner-app).

**How can I open and close registration for my event?**

You can close registration at any time if you don't want guests to be able to purchase tickets. When you're ready, you can open registration from the same place in the app. 

  
1. Select the relevant event.
2. Scroll down and tap **Registration Settings**.
3. Select a registration status.  
    
![](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2022/11/30/b4cb4df9-3456-4d6b-bf0a-e837b033ff97/4dbce303-9044-488a-874d-05d4ad5a3ced.png)

**Can I host an video conferencing event from my phone?**

Yes. You can host an online event using your phone. Your guests will connect through your site. Learn how to [create a video conferencing event using the Wix app](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-events-creating-a-wix-live-video-conferencing-event-in-the-owner-app).