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E-invitation vs printed wedding card
Updated 2026-11-08
An e-invitation is faster, cheaper per guest and easier to share with relatives far away; a printed card is a keepsake and is often expected by elders. Many families now do both: a video e-invite for everyone on WhatsApp and printed cards for close family and elders.
Cost
Printed cards cost per card plus delivery; an e-invitation costs the same whether you send it to ten guests or a thousand.
Speed and reach
An e-invite reaches guests in other cities and countries instantly, and can be re-sent if lost.
Keepsake and tradition
A printed card can be kept and is part of tradition in many families; a video can be kept too, but feels less formal to some elders.
Updates
If a time or venue changes, a new e-invitation can be sent the same day; printed cards would need a reprint.
Questions
Is an e-invitation enough on its own?
For many guests, yes; for elders and close relatives, add a printed card, a call or a visit.
Can I print a frame from the video?
You can take a screenshot of the preview, but for print use a designer or printer; InviteFlix exports video for invitations and print files for albums.
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