Example dates to offer
- Thursday at 7:00 PM
- Friday at 7:30 PM
- Saturday at 6:30 PM
- Sunday at 6:00 PM
Getting friends to commit
- Offer three or four nights, not a whole month. A short list is quicker to answer, and it feels like a plan is really happening.
- Put a deadline in your message when you share the link, such as "vote by Wednesday and I'll book the table".
- Pick the restaurant after the date. Availability for a big table can decide the night, so check once you have your top two dates.
- Decide who matters most. If it's a dinner for one friend, ask them first and only offer nights that suit them.
How it works
- Add your event and the dates that could work.
- Email your group, or share one link by text or group chat.
- Everyone taps Yes, Maybe or No for each date, with no account.
- See the best date, choose it, and let everyone know.
Questions
How many dates should I offer?
Three or four is usually enough. More than that gets slower to answer, and it spreads the votes thinly.
Does everyone need an account?
No. Friends open your link, add a name and vote.
What if two nights tie?
VoteaDate shows you it's a tie, and you choose whichever suits you best.
Also handy for this
- Potluck sign-up sheet · if everyone is bringing a dish