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How to Create a Digital Wedding Invitation

A step-by-step guide to putting together and sending a digital wedding invitation.

  1. Choose a platform

    Invitation-design apps and dedicated wedding-planning platforms each offer different templates and features, such as a digital guestbook, an embedded map, or a way to collect gift contributions, so check what you actually need first.

  2. Pick and customize a template

    Choose a template that matches your event's tone, then adjust the fonts, colors, photos, and wording to reflect your own style as a couple.

  3. Fill in every essential detail

    Enter the date, time, venue, directions with a map, parking information, and the names and contact details for both the couple and their parents accurately.

  4. Set up a way to receive gifts, if you want one

    If you'd like to accept monetary gifts digitally, add payment or account details for each side of the family, or leave this section hidden if you'd rather not include it.

  5. Preview it before sending

    Open the preview exactly as a guest would see it and check for typos, a working map link, and properly loading photos.

  6. Send the link to your guests

    Share the finished invitation link individually through messaging apps or text, and make use of any built-in RSVP feature to track who's attending.

Why digital invitations have become the default

A well-made digital invitation can include a live map, a countdown, a guestbook, and instant sharing β€” features a printed card can't match β€” while also making it far easier to send last-minute updates if a detail changes.

What still deserves a printed version

Even with a digital invitation as the primary format, many couples still prepare a small number of printed invitations for parents, grandparents, or close family who'd appreciate a physical keepsake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it rude to send only a digital invitation?

Digital invitations are now widely accepted as the primary format for most guests. For closer family members or older relatives, pairing it with a printed card or a personal phone call is still a thoughtful touch.

Can I edit the invitation after sending it?

On most platforms, yes β€” changes to a live link usually update everywhere it was shared, though double-check your specific platform's behavior before relying on this for a time-sensitive change.