Events
What are Events and Activities?
WishlyBox splits calendar items into two types on separate sub-tabs: • Events — date-based occasions like birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. They can recur and have reminders. • Activities — social occasions like parties, dinners, or outings. Activities support invitations with RSVP, location, dress code, and can be saved as drafts. Both are managed on the Events page. Tap the "Events" or "Activities" sub-tab to switch between them.
How do I create an event?
Go to the "Events" tab, make sure you're on the "Events" sub-tab, and tap "+". Enter the event name, select a type (Birthday, Holiday, Anniversary, or Custom), set the date, and add an optional description. You can link the event to a specific contact — useful for tracking friends' birthdays. The Free plan allows up to 5 events.
Can I set up recurring events?
Yes! When creating an event, enable the recurring option and choose the frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Yearly is perfect for birthdays and anniversaries — the event automatically advances to the next occurrence after the date passes. You can also set a custom recurrence pattern.
How do reminders work?
When viewing an event, tap "Add Reminder" to be notified before the date. Options include 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, or 1 month before. The Free plan allows up to 2 reminders per event; Premium and Family plans offer unlimited reminders. You'll receive notifications via push, in-app, and email (depending on your notification settings).
How do I send invitations to an Activity?
Open an Activity (not an Event — invitations are for Activities only) and tap the invitation icon. Select contacts from your friends list, add an optional personal message, set the location, start and end time, dress code, and RSVP deadline. Invited friends receive a notification. You can also add guest invitations when creating the Activity.
How do I respond to an invitation?
When you receive an invitation, go to your Events page where received invitations appear at the top. Open the invitation to view details (location, time, dress code, message from the host), then respond with Accept or Decline. There is no "Maybe" option — the host sees a clear headcount of confirmed attendees.
What is the Mini Calendar?
The Mini Calendar is a visual monthly overview at the top of your Events page. Dates with upcoming events are highlighted with dots, making it easy to see your schedule at a glance. Tap any highlighted date to jump to the events for that day.
What are Event Special Lists?
Event Special Lists let you create curated gift lists for specific events — like a wedding registry or birthday wishlist. This is a Premium/Family feature. You can organize items by room or category (Kitchen, Bedroom, etc.), set quantities, and share the list via a public link. Guests can browse and reserve items without needing an account.
Can I save an Activity as a draft?
Yes! When creating an Activity, you can save it as a draft instead of publishing immediately. Drafts are only visible to you and can be edited and published later when you're ready. Note: the "Save as Draft" option is available for Activities only, not for Events.