Five Reasons To Send Paperless Wedding Invitations
Choosing the precise marriage invitation is extremely important. The wedding invitation is the initial introduction to the couple that people will experience. Invitations should set the atmosphere for your wedding ceremony. They should convey your style and your love. So what can eco friendly wedding invitations offer that paper invitation lacks? Is there a persuasive argument to RSVP email as a complement or on its own? Here are five good quality reasons to use an online wedding invitations.
Money-
The average couple in the US spends $20,398 on their wedding ceremony. It is a joyous occasion and deserves attention and money. Wedding experts say that you should plan on spending 5-10% of your wedding budget on invitations. That put the cost of invitations between $1000 and $2000. Without sacrificing the elegance, eco friendly wedding invitations can save you money. The cost of RSVP email is a fraction of traditional invitation which makes them great supplements too, see recent comments at our blog wedding invitations. Elegant, personalized online wedding invitations cost less than $40.
Ease and Time
Sending an online wedding invitations can save you a enormous amount of time. Most can be designed, created and sent within a couple of hours. Look for RSVP online that are easy to build in a few simple steps, without sacrificing the elegance or personal touch that each couple desires. One bride I talked to told me that she spent 2 weeks making and addressing her own paper invitations. The invitations were beautiful. She said that she was sad to know that for lots of recipients, it would be something that would not be appreciated for the amount of time and originality spent. I asked if she could begin over again and if she would do something different?
Her answer was a hesitant no.
Pictures
One of my favorite things about receiving a marriage invitation is to see pictures of the couple. Most invitations have one picture built-in; some have as many as 4 or 5. Imagine receiving a online RSVP with 20 pictures of the pair along with pictures from their life, courtship and engagement. With paperless wedding invitations this is possible. Pictures really speak about your personality, your connection and your love. For more thoughts on picking the right pictures, check out this blog posting http://www.myinvitationlink.com/blog/2009/04/picking-the-right-pictures-for-your-wedding-evite
Environment
Send less paper and complement with paperless wedding invitations. Paper invitations are sent, viewed and then thrown away. Less than 5% of your guests will store your invitation after the wedding date. Contrast that to email RSVP. No paper used, no paper wasted. Yet invitations on recycled paper have to be mailed. The most eco friendly announcements are email RSVP. Reduce the amount that traditional announcements create and use online invitations for weddings as a eco friendly option. If you are concerned in having a eco friendly wedding, RSVP email is the only choice.
You’re Already Online
I asked a friend of mine if he and his fiancé would consider using online wedding invitations by email instead of the traditional invitations. He replied that the email invitation felt too relaxed, lacked class and didn’t represent his wedding well. I showed him some samples. He was impressed and talked to his fiancé, but said that they decided to go the traditional way. Then I started to watch the irony unfold. Invitations to his bachelor party were posted on his Facebook account (I heard that she did the same for a bridal shower). Then a couple of days before the wedding, his Facebook status was a blanket invitation to the reception with the address. I never mentioned it to him because I did not want to embarrass him or make an uncomfortable situation, but I did wonder why email invitations were too informal, but Facebook was okay. Our social culture is more and more informal, but traditionally, weddings are very formal events. We are comfortable on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, but are our intended guests? A few guest will still need a traditional invitation, while others are fine with an eVite. Don’t hesitate to split your list. Some of your friends are going to love your email wedding invitations. You are already on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, these friends will love your wedding invitations.
