To begin with, e-vites for your wedding is solely based on your discretion. This type of invite format is becoming more popular, and with that the designs of the invites are spanning more levels of formality. Some companies do charge a fee for electronic invites, as they are the ones who build and send out the invite.
If you are unsure of which method to use, go traditional with mail-out invites and to be eco-friendly, find invites that are from recycled materials. E-RSVP is easy for most, but again, if you invite grandma and she doesn’t e-mail, the phone or traditional RSVP mail-back response is your best bet.
Many people do not like the idea of electronic invites. Many find it impersonal and yes, bad etiquette. If you are planning to do e-vites, make sure you are sending them to guests who wouldn’t mind receiving them. People who are known to communicate through e-mails and texts or long distance friends or relatives that are computer savvy. If you are big on eco-friendly methods, e-vites are good. Ask both sets of parents who you may be able to send out e-vites to. Usually moms, dads, grandparents and some aunts and uncles like to get a traditional invite. Again, ask a member of the family who can tell you what method would be appropriate for certain guests.
Use your own discretion when choosing how you will invite your guests. If your wedding is less formal than e-vites are great. Also, if your theme and motto for your wedding is to save money, paper and/or the planet go with an e-vite or recycled products invite. Maybe even let people know that you are going eco-friendly, this may help others to understand. Don’t forget about your save the dates either. Save the dates through e-cards are a great idea too and they won’t get lost, it will save again on the paper and postage. Not into doing save-the-dates over the net, maybe opt to make the small reminders yourself. Michaels and many other craft stores offer great classes, or if you are creative you can pick up the materials and do it yourself. It’s always nice to craft something by hand to give to your guests. In some cases you may need to do both mail and e-vite invitations to cater to those that don’t do e-mails or use the internet, or simply if you know somebody is a traditionalist and will be offended by not getting a paper invite.
E-vites are still not considered that great for etiquette. However, if you do an e-vite in the traditional stylization of a mail-out invite (same format and stlyes, not flash invites), it is less likely to be poorly received. If you want to save on cost or paper, put your e-mail address, phone number or wedding website, in order to have guests RSVP without having to send back the RSVP card. RSVP cards cost extra, along with the postage stamp you and your groom include to have them mail it back to you. RSVP through e-mail or phone ensures nothing gets lost in the mail and you know exactly who is coming.
Either way you choose, remember to have fun, ask as professionals in the industry for hints and ideas. Jessica’s will gladly help to guide you in planning and choosing for your wedding too. Just give us a call!
Have a fantastic day!
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