How to Find a Time With a Date Poll
Updated September 24, 2026events
A date poll lets your guests vote on a few options before you commit to a date. When you pick the winner, it becomes the event date and each vote becomes that guest's RSVP.
Step-by-step guide
1
Create an event and choose Poll guests
Open Events and choose New event, then set the time to Poll guests. The invite asks guests to vote instead of RSVP.
2
Add the options
Add two or more dates you're considering, each with an optional time.
3
Share the link and collect votes
Publish the event and share the link. Guests mark which options work for them, and you see the tally as votes come in.
4
Lock in the winner
Pick the winning option. It becomes the event date, each guest's vote for it becomes their RSVP, and the invite switches to normal RSVPs. You can then email everyone the final date with a calendar file.
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Tips
- Offer three to five options; more makes it harder to agree
- Include times when they matter, like lunch versus dinner
- Lock in the date soon after most people have voted
- Email guests the final date so they can add it to their calendar
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. Date polls are on every plan, including the free Starter plan.
Do voters need an account?
No. They vote from the link in any browser.
What happens to the votes?
When you lock in a date, each guest's vote for that option becomes their RSVP, so nobody has to answer twice.
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