Quick Answer
There are a couple different ways to message everyone attending an event on Facebook:
- If you are the event host, you can message all guests who are attending by posting in the Event Discussion section.
- You can also individually message guests who are attending by going to the event page, clicking on the guests section, and messaging people individually or in batches.
Messaging Options as the Event Host
If you are the one who created the Facebook event, you have the ability as the host to easily message everyone who is attending or interested in one go. Here’s how:
- Go to your Facebook event page.
- In the left sidebar, click on the Discussion tab.
- At the top, click on Write something to guests…
- This will bring up a box where you can write a message.
- Make sure the toggle is switched to Guests rather than Admins or Editors.
- Write your message and click Post.
This will send a notification to every guest who is marked as Going or Interested. It’s an easy way to reach your whole audience in one mass message.
Some things to keep in mind:
- You cannot send individual private messages to event guests this way – it will be a public post everyone can see.
- People will only get notifications if they have notifications enabled for event updates.
- This is best for short announcements or reminders, not lengthy messages.
Messaging Guests Individually
If you are not the event host, or want to message guests individually, you can still message everyone attending one by one:
- Go to the event page.
- In the left sidebar, click on Guests.
- This will bring up a list of everyone who is Going or Interested.
- Click on the messenger icon next to each person you want to message.
- Type your message and hit enter to send.
This allows you to send private messages to guests. However, doing this individually for a large event would be time-consuming. Here are some tips:
- Use the search bar to quickly find people you know are attending rather than scrolling through the whole list.
- You can select multiple guests by holding down CTRL/Command and clicking on names. Then click the messenger icon at the top to message them all at once.
- Consider filtering the guest list by friends or a specific group like family or coworkers to message batches more easily.
While more tedious than posting as the event host, this gives you the flexibility to individually message event attendees.
Third Party Apps
If messaging guests one-by-one seems too daunting, there are third party apps and browser extensions that can help:
| App | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Social Multi Messenger | Allows you to mass message people on Facebook by adding them to a list. |
| Bulk Messenger | Lets you message Facebook friends in bulk up to 200 at a time. |
| FB Friends Exporter | Exports your friends list so you can message contacts outside of Facebook platform. |
These tools make it easier to message all event attendees without fully automating the process. Make sure to check their security and permissions before installing.
Considerations and Best Practices
When messaging a lot of people on Facebook, keep these tips in mind:
- Don’t spam – only message if you have relevant, valuable information to share.
- Make sure your message complies with Facebook’s terms of service.
- Personalize and customize messages when possible rather than totally identical texts.
- Let recipients opt out of future messages easily.
- State who you are in the message so people know it’s not random.
- Provide a way for people to get in touch if they have questions.
Though Facebook provides the capability to message all event attendees at once, follow best practices to ensure your messages are helpful not annoying.
Conclusion
Messaging everyone who has RSVP’d yes to a Facebook event is possible using tools provided to the event host, messaging guests individually, or using third party apps. Consider the pros and cons of each approach and what will work best for your event and audience. Maintain transparency, give recipients control, and follow Facebook guidelines to ensure your messages come across as informative not invasive.
Here are some key points to remember:
- As the event host, post in the Discussion section to easily reach all Going and Interested guests.
- Individually message guests through the Guest List on the event page.
- Use third party apps to message in bulk if needed.
- Personalize messages and give recipients opt-out information.
- Make sure your messages comply with Facebook’s terms and provide value to attendees.
Using the right messaging approach for your event can help keep attendees informed and engaged. Just be sure to do so in a way that feels helpful rather than pushy. With the proper tools and tactics, you can effectively communicate event details to your guests on Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you email everyone invited to a Facebook event?
No, there is no way to get the email addresses of everyone invited to a Facebook event or mass email the guest list. You can only message people within the Facebook platform, either publicly if you are the event host or privately via Messenger.
Is there a way to message Facebook friends in bulk?
Facebook doesn’t offer a native tool for bulk private messaging. You can post publicly to all event guests if you are the host. Or use a third party app like Social Multi Messenger to message up to 100 Facebook friends at once.
How do I export the list of people invited to a Facebook event?
You can’t directly export the guest list of a Facebook event. However, FB Friends Exporter is a Chrome extension that allows you to export your full friends list with contact info so you can message them offline.
Can I send an email through Facebook to event guests?
No, Facebook doesn’t allow sending emails through their platform. The only way to message event guests is through Facebook tools like public posts or Messenger for private conversations.
Is it possible to auto-message everyone who is going to an event?
Facebook doesn’t allow fully automated messages to be sent. As the event host you can easily blast a message to all guests at once, but not on an automated basis. Third party apps let you semi-automate bulk messaging.
In Conclusion
Facebook provides a range of options for messaging attendees for an event you’ve created or are participating in. Take advantage of discussion posts and mass Messenger messages to communicate efficiently. Be sure your messages add value for your recipients, and follow Facebook guidelines. With the right tools and approach, you can connect with all guests to provide useful event updates and information.