Getting married is a big deal for most couples, so it is important that everything is perfect. But there are so many things to think about, and it can be difficult to remember everything you need to organise. However, one of the most important things is making sure that your guests know the date and location of the event. Traditionally, these invites were made from paper and sent through the post. However, there is now a more modern alternative in the form of online wedding invitations. If you are on the fence about sending your save the dates via email, keep reading. Here are four benefits of online wedding invitations.

 

1: It will save you money

The first, and arguably the most important reason why you should consider online wedding invitations is because they are cheaper. It’s no secret that tying the knot is expensive, so who doesn’t want to save a little bit of money where they can? The best thing about this is that it won’t even impact your big day! This alternative to the traditional approach will still get people to the event, without all the added costs of the more traditional paper approach. Something many couples don’t realise is that the design isn’t the only thing you need to pay for when it comes to paper invites; the cost of the paper itself, printing and postage all needs to be considered too. Although it is easy to think that the cost of the paper, printing and sending is small in comparison to the cost of the venue, it all adds up.

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2: You’ll get faster responses

One of the main reasons people send save the dates is to get an idea of how many people will be able to attend the event. The sooner you know the numbers, the better as it will allow you to plan accordingly. But one of the main issues with post is how long it takes to send and receive anything. Essentially, it will take a couple of weeks before you even get a response from your friends and family. This is why online wedding invitations are a better option. Everything online is almost instant, meaning there is no wait time. You could send your save the dates and hear back from your guests the same day.

 

3: Delivery mistakes will be a thing of the past

As well as being slow, sending something in the post can also be unreliable. It’s not that uncommon to send something only to find out that it didn’t reach its destination. When it comes to something as important as making sure your friends know the date of your big day, delivery mistakes are not an option! The added stress is something you don’t need as your celebration approaches. Online wedding invitations are sent via email, which is much more reliable. It is almost impossible for an email to get lost because the server will tell you if you have typed in the wrong email address. If you opt to send your save the dates via email, you can rest soundly knowing that all your guests will receive the information the next time they open their email inbox.

 

4: They look just as good

One main concern many couples have is that online wedding invitations won’t look as nice as paper ones. This is simply not true. These emails don’t have to be plain or boring, and can be designed to suit your personality in the same way as traditional save the dates. In fact, virtual save the dates allow you to incorporate other features that would be impossible on paper. For example, it is incredibly easy to include a map detailing the location of the venue or a link to a gift registry.