A paper invitation to a San Diego wedding. What do you think is better evites or paper invitations?

Evite vs Paper Invitations

May 13, 2014 News Tips and Tricks

In today’s computer age, the rules of etiquette regarding Evite vs paper invitations have been ever so slightly changing. Even though the trend is moving us all toward a paperless world, it seems certain occasions still warrant a snail mail correspondence. When throwing an event, whether it’s a private party or corporate event or even a wedding; many tend to ask, when are Evites an acceptable replacement for traditional snail mail invitations? Here is our guideline of when to send Evites, and, when to send a paper invitation.

Evites
Evites are more informal and can be RSVPed if that’s even required, the moment the reader opens the invitation. Here are a few examples of when to send an Evite to your party:

  • A last-minute get together with your closest friends
  • If the event is less than 30 days away
  • Family (who already know that you have a party in the works such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s)
  • If it’s an annual or regular event (birthdays, anniversaries)
  • If more than 80% of the guest list is accessible via email
  • Limited business circumstances such as a meeting being held at a restaurant (and be sure to follow up with a phone call to the person the day of the meeting)

Paper Invitations
There is always a place for paper invitations, especially for a milestone or when holding large scale parties or more formal occasions such as weddings, and events for which invitations may serve as keepsakes. Here are a few examples of when to send paper card invitations:

  • If the event requires more than a simple “yes/no” RSVP
  • If it’s a once in a lifetime event (weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties, retirement parties)
  • Parties that are more formal in tone (when attire such as suits and cocktail dress are the requested dress code)
  • Large-scale Holiday parties

In the end, the decision is up to you, but keep in mind that the invitation is the first impression a guest has of the event, so choose your Evite or paper invitation design and format with care. What do you think about Evites vs paper invitations, leave us a comment below?