Guest group chat: Everyone going, in one conversation.
Mela gives every event a group chat for its hosts and the guests who are going, so people can plan and talk before and after the event without sharing phone numbers.
Free for every host and guest.
Overview
“Who’s coming from Lalitpur?” “Is there parking?” Questions like these used to need a separate Viber or WhatsApp group and everyone’s number. On Mela the chat comes with the event, and only the people going can see it.
How it works
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RSVP to an event
Once you’re going, the event’s group chat opens for you on the event page and in the app.
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Say hello
Ask about parking, share a ride, or find the people you came to meet.
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Hosts can answer everyone
Hosts are in every chat for their event, so one answer reaches everyone at once.
Only the people who are going.
The chat’s members are the event’s hosts and the guests who are going. Guests on the waitlist or waiting for approval join the moment they’re in, and a guest who cancels leaves.
Talk to everyone. Share your number with no one.
The chat works through Mela accounts, so other guests see your name, never your phone number. Messages arrive as they’re sent, on the web and in the app, with a push notification when you’re away.
Your chat, on your terms.
Busy chat? Mute it and read when it suits you. If a message crosses the line, report it and the Mela team will look at it.
Also included
Private messages too
Guests can also message the hosts directly, away from the group.
Mute any chat
No notifications until you want them; the messages wait for you.
Hosts in every chat
One answer from a host reaches everyone going at once.
Guest group chat, in short.
- Every event on Mela has its own group chat.
- Only the hosts and the guests who are going can read and write in it.
- Guests don’t need to share phone numbers to talk to each other.
- The chat works on the web and in the Mela app, with push notifications.
- A chat can be muted, and any message can be reported to the Mela team.
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? Make a test event: it’s free, and you can keep it private.
Only the event’s hosts and the guests who are going. Guests on the waitlist or waiting for approval join once they’re going.
No. Mela’s event chat works through your Mela account, so other guests never see your number.
Yes. Mute an event’s chat and you won’t be notified about new messages; they’re still there when you open it.
Report the message from the chat and the Mela team will look at it. The event’s hosts are in the chat too.
Yes. Besides the group chat, guests can send the hosts a private message from the event page.
More ways Mela helps you host
- Free event pagesA page for your event, and one link to share it.Learn more
- RSVPs and waitlistsGuest limits, approvals and a waitlist that moves up by itself.Learn more
- QR code check-inScan guests in at the door with your phone’s camera.Learn more
- AnnouncementsUpdates for your guests, sent to the right people.Learn more
- Event photosGuests find the photos they’re in with one selfie.Learn more
Host your next event on Mela.
Free for every host. Create an event, send one link, and see who’s coming.