In this digital era, there are hundreds of ways to announce your wedding besides sending each guest a printed invitation. Many couples are making their own wedding websites that contain the announcement, invitation, RSVP form, maps and photo gallery. There might be some of us who think it is a good idea while others might think that it's not really necessary. Well, besides the pros and cons, take a look at some insights to help you decide whether to have one or not here.
YES, you need to make a wedding website if you are:
1. Going to have a destination wedding
If you are planning to have wedding out of the town and even country, it's probably a good idea to make a wedding website. You can help guests with flight information, hotel recommendation, maps and personalized itinerary. You can also provide photos of your venue to help them visualize the atmosphere and decide what to wear.
2. Saving your wedding budget
Nowadays, there are many websites that provide a free wedding site template, if you do really have a tight budget, opting for a wedding website is a brilliant idea to save all those printing cost. The other good news is, it's eco-friendly as well!
3. In need of RSVP and registry info?
You can instantly receive the information about who's attending and who's not by asking your guest to fill out the RSVP form, with just a few clicks! No more waiting for the mail to get you all of the posted replies.
It is a NO, if you are:
1. Having an intimate wedding
If you're only going to have an intimate wedding party with 100 guests or fewer, printed invitation is the proper way to go. Nothing says, 'your presence is highly appreciated' better than personally sending out physical invites to your loved ones.
2. Within budget for printed invitations
Printed invitation might be costly to make and send, but it's actually quite fun to play with the designs, colors and fonts that represent your wedding and personality. You can also keep one as a keepsake of that special day and preserve it along with your photos as a memento.
3. Inviting guests that aren't tech-savvy
Before you decide on digital or printed invitation, look through your guest list. If most of your guests aren't familiar with gadgets and the Internet, you can save them from the confusion of e-invitation by sending a more traditional one.
