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How to Make a Digital Wedding Invitation with RSVP
A digital wedding invitation (e-invite) replaces the printed card with one link guests open on their phone. Here is how to make one with an online RSVP, from gathering the details to tracking replies.
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1. Gather your details
Have these ready before you start; it is the difference between a twenty-minute job and an evening of back-and-forth.
- Your names as you want them shown, the date, and the start and end times.
- Ceremony and reception venues with full addresses.
- The order of the day: ceremony, cocktails, reception, first dance.
- Entourage and principal sponsors (ninong and ninang), spelled the way they like.
- Dress code and two to five motif colors.
- An RSVP deadline, usually four to six weeks before the wedding so you can give your caterer a final count.
- Optional: couple photos, and a GCash, Maya or bank QR code for monetary gifts.
2. Pick a design and write it
Choose a template that matches your motif; our six designs range from ivory and gold to sage, burgundy and midnight navy. Then fill in the text. If you are stuck on the message, our wording guide has formal, casual, Tagalog and Taglish samples.
Keep paragraphs short. Most guests will read your invitation on a phone, often inside the Messenger or Viber browser.
3. Set up the RSVP
An online RSVP is the main reason to go digital. A good one should:
- Work without the guest creating an account or installing an app.
- Ask only what you need: name, attending or not, and an optional message.
- Collect every reply in one place you can export, instead of scattered chat messages.
On The RSVP, guests reply in a short form on the invitation itself. You see responses on your private, password-protected manage page and can download them as an Excel file for your coordinator.
4. Publish and test it on your phone
Before sending, open the link on your own phone over mobile data, tap through the envelope, check the map pin and submit a test RSVP. Ask your partner or a parent to do the same on their phone. With The RSVP, publishing is free for 10 minutes for exactly this; unlock it for ₱399 once when you are happy.
5. Share it in Messenger and Viber
- Paste the link into chats. A good e-invite shows a preview card with your names and date, not a bare URL.
- For titos, titas and sponsors, send a personal message with a personalized link so the envelope opens with “Dear Tita Marites”. It feels much closer to handing over a printed card.
- For family group chats, post once and pin the message.
- Keep a few printed cards for lolos and lolas or anyone who does not use chat apps, and for principal sponsors if your family expects it.
6. Track replies and follow up
A week before the RSVP deadline, check the list and message anyone who has not replied. Because a digital invitation can be edited after sending, you can also update the venue, schedule or dress code later; everyone sees the change on the same link.
7. When to send it
| What | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Save the date e-invite | 6 to 8 months before; earlier for destination weddings |
| Full invitation with RSVP | 2 to 3 months before |
| RSVP deadline | 4 to 6 weeks before |
| Reminder to non-responders | 1 week before the deadline |
A save the date can be the same link: publish early with the names, date and city, then fill in the venue, entourage and RSVP details as they are confirmed. You unlock once, and every later edit is included.
Ready to make yours?
Open the builder, no sign-up needed. You will see the invitation update on a phone as you type. Questions about cost? See pricing.