Considering Going Electronic for Your Invitations?

As much as I adore beautiful stationery, I’m all for simplifying things where it counts—especially when it comes to invitations. I often talk about picking 3-5 key things to splurge on and 3-5 things to save on. So, how many invitations have you actually kept?

Save the Dates, Engagement Parties, Hens Nights, Bachelor Parties, Wedding Invitations—all these need thoughtful designs that reflect your event’s theme. But managing RSVP lists, dietary requirements, plus-ones, and tracking gifts can get overwhelming. Enter online platforms that make this all easier, like Greenvelope and Paperless Post.

Greenvelope vs. Paperless Post: Which is Better for Your Wedding?

Greenvelope

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Greenvelope

I used Greenvelope for our engagement party, and it was a breeze! The customizable designs are easy to work with, and I loved the moodier look I went for (perfect for a September engagement). I also trialed a few designs for our wedding invite, but in the end, I went old-school with hand-written calligraphy and printed them myself (though hand-feeding 200 sheets of handmade paper into a printer wasn’t as fun as I’d hoped!).

Pricing: Starts just over $1 per invite, depending on how many you send. There’s also a premium option if you want something more personalized.

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Paperless Post

I found Paperless Post a bit harder to navigate, and their designs weren’t quite what I was looking for at the time. But many of my friends have used them successfully, and they’ve definitely improved their options since then. They also have a mobile app for easy access.

Pricing: You buy “Coins” to use for packages. I recommend waiting until you know exactly how many invites you need to avoid buying too many. They do offer a free version without premium designs.

Pros and Cons of Going Digital

Pros:

• Easier to thank everyone

• No stamps!

• Faster RSVP responses

• Better response rate (no more chasing people down)

• Automatic reminders for guests who haven’t responded yet

• Updates and reminders are sent automatically

Cons:

• Less personal than a physical invite

• No keepsake for people’s fridges (though you can print one!)

• Limited premium print options (no foiling or embossing)

• You can’t touch them—meaning no “detail shots” of invites on the wedding morning, though printing one copy could fix that!

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Let me know what you think! Have you used a different e-vite platform, or are you going all-in on physical invites?