Guide
Digital wedding invitation vs PDF: what should you choose?
Most Indian families now send the invitation on WhatsApp anyway. The real choice is between a PDF or image card and an invitation that opens as a page. Here's how they compare.
| PDF or image card | Digital invitation (web page) | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening it | Downloads a file; small text needs zooming | Opens in the browser and fits the phone |
| Changes | Make and resend a new file | Update once; the same link shows the change |
| Directions | Address as text | One tap opens Google Maps to the venue |
| Calendar | Guests type it in themselves | Add to calendar in one tap |
| RSVP | Phone calls and messages | Guests reply on the invitation |
| Music, video and story | Not possible | Your song, pre-wedding film and photos |
| Languages | One file per language | A switch between languages |
When a PDF is enough
For a small family function with one venue and guests who know the way, a simple card can be fine.
When a digital invitation is worth it
Choose a digital invitation when you have several functions, guests in different cities or countries, a venue that's hard to find, or details that may change. It also gives the invitation a sense of occasion: your song and story make people stop and open it.
Questions
Can I still print cards?
Yes. Many families send the digital invitation to everyone and print a few cards for elders. A printed QR card that opens the invitation is ₹499.
Is a digital invitation more expensive?
Usually not. One price covers any number of guests, with no printing or courier costs.
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