Every couple hits this question early: printed invitations, digital ones, or both? Having watched hundreds of RSVPs flow through The Vow, here's the honest picture.
Where digital clearly wins
Speed and corrections — a venue change takes one edit, not a reprint. Cost — even lavish digital designs cost a fraction of letterpress. Reach — a WhatsApp link arrives in seconds, wherever your guests live.
And the biggest one: RSVP tracking. Paper gives you a pile of reply cards to chase; a private digital link tells you who opened, who confirmed, who's bringing a plus-one, and who needs a gentle reminder — automatically.
Where paper still shines
A beautifully printed card is a keepsake — some guests frame them. For very traditional families or formal ceremonies, a physical envelope still carries a certain weight.
The hybrid most couples land on
Print a small run for parents, grandparents and the mantelpiece. Send everyone else a personalised digital invitation with its own private link. You get the keepsake and the tracking — without chasing a hundred reply cards.