Digital or paper invitations: which is right for you?
Cost, timing, replies and etiquette: an honest comparison of digital and printed invitations, and how to combine both.
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Cost and time
Printed invitations need design, printing, envelopes and stamps, and take weeks. A digital invitation can be ready tonight and costs nothing to send, however many guests you have.
Replies
Paper reply cards come back slowly, if at all. Online replies arrive in one list with meal choices and allergies, ready to export for the caterer.
Changes
If the time or place changes, a printed card is out of date. A digital invitation updates for everyone at once.
Etiquette
Digital invitations are now common for weddings as well as parties. For grandparents who prefer paper, print a few cards with the QR code so they can still reply, or note their answer yourself.
The best of both
Many hosts send a digital invitation to everyone and mail a handful of printed keepsakes. Either way, all replies end up in the same list.
Your invitation, ready tonight
Pick a design, add your details and share the link. It takes about five minutes.
Make your invitation
