So I'm curious to know what people are thinking about on this topic. The war on the invitations. Everyone seems to be on the digital trend now-a-days. Snail mail is starting to die out and I'm sad cause I love getting real letters and cards in the mail. But just cause I do, doesn't mean everyone else does. In fact, it seems more people prefer the use of digital invites instead of the traditional.
So I'm wondering, which do you prefer to use and receive? I have heard some people say that it's ok to use a digital invite except for wedding and holiday cards. While others have said it's ok to use them for any occasion.
I personally have only sent out holiday cards through digital one year before to test it out. I have never used anything such a the "create an event" on Facebook to host a party. Have you used it? Was the success rate better than the typical mailed out invitation?
What I have done in the past and I have liked it was mailed out real invitations, but had people RSVP for the parties on a website that I included in the invite or just have them email or call me. I personally have felt that using Facebook to send out an invite just doesn't feel the same or have the same "fun" as getting a real invitation. But that is just me.
So I want to know what your take is?
1. Do you prefer to host a party using digital invites through sites such as Facebook or Evite?
2. Do you prefer to receive a digital invite rather than a paper one?
I'm really curious to know your thoughts and views on each one. The fall seems to be a huge time of the year for me where I am party planning non-stop it seems like. With my daughter's birthday in October, my son's birthday in November, and now getting a baby shower underway before the new baby comes in January....well, I have been thinking a lot about how people like to do their party planning now-a-days.
Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments!
I'm with you on this one, Rebecca. I prefer the traditional approach when it comes to invitations and cards of any sort. That's mostly because I keep cards. They hold a sentimental value to me that digital invites and cards don't seem to have. Good topic. I wonder what the general consensus is going to be.
ReplyDeleteI completely prefer snail mail with invites to birthday parties and showers! I love putting them on my fridge for a reminder and seeing the unique prints people choose! :)
ReplyDeleteI do both. I send out traditional invites to people's whose addresses I know haven't changed and send an online address those whose addresses I don't have.
ReplyDeleteI do both too but often find with Facebook that people who say 'yes' end up either changing to 'maybe' last minute or not turning up. I think with Facebook people find it more of an informal thing and feel less inclined to 'have' to come. so often if it says 50 people are coming only 30 will show. So I think its good for just get togethers where going out somewhere - not good for catering events for example.
ReplyDeleteBut then I think receiving an invite is just lovely. Infact I have two on my fridge at the moment. I love the look of them and it definitely makes me more inclined to respond because you know people have really gone to the effort.
So I think paper definitely. It shows more effort on someones part. I like that.
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I think invites for weddings, christenings, funerals, other solemn events should definitely be mailed. For less formal get-togethers I think email/facebook is fine.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to receive them by mail. However, to me, an invite is an invite. I don't think I should disrespect the invitation process by replying Yes when I'm not sure or Maybe because I'm "waiting to see if something better comes up". I find it complicated because some people just have too much on their hands to do a formal invitation - multiple kids, tons of activities, kids that need additional attention, and I don't think it's fair to say that they have to do a written invite if it's not really reasonable to expect that. Yes, I keep my written invitations, but I think the majority of people just toss them and why should they waste the money on it?
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on the formality of the event, personally. We sent out save-the-dates, wedding shower invites, and bachelorette invites via email and evite. Our wedding invites and rehearsal invites went out over snail mail. Personally, I find I will respond more quickly to a digital invite (especially something as easy as evite!); though I like snail mail as well, if you want me to turn around and respond in a couple of days, just reach me digitally!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you when it comes to snail mail Rebecca, I love it but I understand that digitalising everything saves time, and a lot of time at that, sort of makes sense to me but it makes me sad that letters and physical invitations are dying, I'll always stay loyal to them though!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Megan on this one. It depends on the formality of the occasion. I have lunch once a month with a fun group of gals. Whoever is in charge of that month usually goes electronic. However for showers and weddings and such, a piece of paper is just so much nicer! Another thought... Thank You notes should ALWAYS be handwritten! ;-) 'Not sure if I am old school or just old, but we all need to send more Thank You notes! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeletei like real invites better, but facebook was great while i was in college/law school because it was easier for a casual get together. i love getting real invites in the mail (or any mail at all!) :)
ReplyDelete-- jackie @ jade and oak
I prefer the traditional invites over digital ones. Digital ones, however, are far more convenient these days because hardly anyone checks their mailbox OUTSIDE as much as they check the one on their computers/phones/etc. For birthday parties and weddings and baby showers and birth announcements... Scrapbook moments deserve a physical item that can be held and felt and all that other stuff. I feel like physical invites and cards and whatnot are more special and creative than device invites. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGetting an invite in the mail is the best. It means someone put some extra effort into the invitation, and the event is a little more special.
ReplyDeleteHeidi’s Wanderings
Generally invites go out to friends and school friends so we either hand out when we see people or ask for them to be placed into the school bags. I still prefer written invites over e-invites, always seem so much more personal.
ReplyDeleteSim @ Sim's Life x
1. Do you prefer to host a party using digital invites through sites such as Facebook or Evite?
ReplyDeleteI prefer making and sending invites through the mail. Reality check: I procrastinate horribly so end up using Evite. Still not down with using FB for events..
2. Do you prefer to receive a digital invite rather than a paper one?
I'm fine with either. I love the beauty of a handmade invite but it's one more piece of paper in my house! lol