Weddings
How to make an online wedding invitation
An online wedding invitation is a single mobile page: your names, the date, the venue with a map, a few photos, and a form where guests confirm they are coming. It takes about ten minutes to build and it replaces printing, stamps and chasing replies by text.
Gather the details before you start
Almost all of the time spent on an invitation goes into hunting for information, not designing. Collect it first and the rest is quick.
- Full names as you want them to appear
- Ceremony date and start time
- Venue name and exact address
- Reception details if they are in another place
- Dress code, if you have one
- Two to five photos you love
- The date you need replies by
Choose a design that matches the day
Pick the template that feels closest to your wedding rather than the one with the most features. Colours, photos and wording are editable in every design, so the layout is the real decision.
Look at the design on a phone before committing. Nearly every guest will open the link on a phone, often in a group chat, so that is the view that matters.
Write wording that answers questions
A guest reads an invitation with three questions in mind: when, where, and what is expected of me. Answer those in the first screen and put the story, playlist and travel notes below.
Keep the tone yours. Formal wording suits a church ceremony; a relaxed line works better for a garden party.
Add RSVP and share the link
Turn on the RSVP form and ask only what you need: attendance, guest count, and anything the caterer requires. Every extra question lowers the reply rate.
Then share the link in WhatsApp, iMessage or email, or print the QR code on a card for older relatives. Guests never install anything.
Frequently asked questions
- Are online wedding invitations acceptable?
- Yes. They are now common for weddings of every size, and many couples send a digital invitation to everyone and a printed keepsake to a handful of close family members.
- How far in advance should I send it?
- Six to eight weeks before the wedding for local guests, and three months or more if people need to travel or book time off.
- Can I change details after sending?
- Yes. Edit and publish again — the link stays the same and everyone sees the update.
- What if a guest does not use smartphones?
- Print the invitation page or the QR code on a card, and enter their reply into the guest list yourself.