Times, they are changing. Yes, even in the world of weddings.
From purchasing the garter to choosing the photographer, brides (and grooms!) are online and as the internets many advantages have begun to take over almost every aspect of wedding planning, a single question has been popping up more and more:
can I use the Internet for my wedding invitations?
As wedding website designers we have answered numerous emails from brides asking if an email announcement to visit their wedding website cant just supplement the wedding invitation but actually replace it. Its an interesting idea and one with the potential to save a lot of time and money.
First, consider the many purposes of a wedding invitation. Most obvious is the fact that the recipient understands who is invited. Also important is the inclusion of maps and directions, RSVP information, reply cards and essential wedding details.
Furthermore, the wedding invitation is an expression of the couples personal style and can serve as a memento for friends and family to remember the day.
Considering all these essential functions, the question, then, is whether the traditional wedding invitation can be replaced by a simple email invitation to visit the couples site online.
Certainly, a creative and informative wedding website can serve the majority of the purposes mentioned. In fact, wedding details might be more specific and useful on a website given the amount of space that can be devoted to each subject. You can easily give details and links to important wedding locations, schedules, maps, etc. With our designers, you can certainly express your own unique style and theme on a wedding website.
From the announcement of your engagement right through to the honeymoon period you will have the ability to announce and present all the joyful experiences that you will come across leading to your happy ending, that special day.
Save money on wedding invitations (certainly the most compelling argument). The cost of an online invitation, including one designed by a reasonably priced professional, should be considerably less than invitations to an average sized wedding factoring in the cost of the printing, postage, and reply cards.
Save the time of selecting and sending written invitations, especially if you were going to have a wedding website anyway.
Make things a little easier for those guests who already do a lot online:
Receive RSVP responses via email.
Include links to maps and directions.
Have wedding details laid out for guests to avoid the bother of answering the same questions over and over and also include a gift list.
Include important links so guests can find the information they need on such things as local attractions, accommodations, and travel (particularly useful for destination weddings).
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