Is this a new trend?

[RitaZ.]

We received an "email wedding invitation", I have never seen one before. The groom is DH's friend and the invitation has a link that takes you to a web site with all kinds of information about the couple, pics, rsvp link, gift registry, etc.

DH thought it was a great idea, I thought it was odd not to send an actual invitation.

Is this something new?

 

[mariessas_mom]

Never seen it before myself. Seems a bit impersonal!

 

[WDWLVR]

I could see doing it for a "save the date", but not for the actual invitation. Kind of tacky in my book, but to each their own.

 

[vald1977]

We did something like this but not in place of an actual invitation. It was a link you could send to people invited to the wedding and you could put pictures, your "story" and then info that guests woiuld need such as addresses of the reception and ceremony, nearby lodging, etc. I would never dream of doing this in place of an actual written invitation though. Besides only about half of the people I know even have internet access. How would those without get invited?

 

[dianeschlicht]

I think everything is going this way these days. I think it is a great way to save a little money. We got married more than 35 years ago, and I think any way you can cut out costs is great!

 

[disneysnowflake]

I guess it's better than the phone call invitation I received last weekend. The bride's cousin told us when and where it would be and that they'd like cash as a gift.

 

[Mishetta]

OMG!! I can't believe what disneysnowflake just posted!!!

Anyway, regarding e-mailing the invitation...I think that's too impersonal too.

 

[Lewski709]

How tacky! I've certainly never seen it before. YIKES.

 

[delikado]

I've seen a few couples use a "wedding website," but only in addition to actual invitations. I think it's a good idea, since the website allows guests and friends to post messages to the bride and groom, and also provides important info like directions, bridal registries, etc. I don't think it's particularly tacky, but I would prefer to get a nice invitation in the mail. Regardless, I'm sure it's a good money saver!

 

[lilboo]

Originally posted by delikado
I've seen a few couples use a "wedding website," but only in addition to actual invitations. I think it's a good idea, since the website allows guests and friends to post messages to the bride and groom, and also provides important info like directions, bridal registries, etc. I don't think it's particularly tacky, but I would prefer to get a nice invitation in the mail. Regardless, I'm sure it's a good money saver!

My thoughts exactly.
I understand all the "pros" of the electronic invitation but call me old-fashioned, I still like the idea of real invitations. Of course the wedding website (in addition to real invitations) is, I think, a great addition to the headaches of wedding planning.

 

[mom2boys]

Originally posted by disneysnowflake
I guess it's better than the phone call invitation I received last weekend. The bride's cousin told us when and where it would be and that they'd like cash as a gift.

I hope your response went something like this: "Gee I think we are busy that day - when did you say it was?"

 

[castlegazer]

No - its not a trend for actual invitations and would be considered completely faux pas in my book. It is a trend to do a wedding website and to send out save-the-date cards.

 

[onecoolmama]

Originally posted by disneysnowflake
I guess it's better than the phone call invitation I received last weekend. The bride's cousin told us when and where it would be and that they'd like cash as a gift.

My BIL sent formal invitation and put in the invitations that they wanted cash gifts. I thought that was tacky enough..but to call you and then on top of that tell you the gift you are expected to buy...TACKY!

 

[Mimi Q]

I've never heard of it.

 

[DukeStreetKing]

Email them a picture of their wedding gift from you.

 

[Disney Doll]

I like the idea of a weding website so you can see the registry or send messages or whatever, but I still like a paper invitation.

What is with those "save the date" things???? They drive me crazy. An invitation to tell you that you're going to get an invitation?????

When we were getting married, we told the out-of-towners viia telephine when the wedding was, in case they needed time to make plans.

 

[RitaZ.]

Originally posted by DukeStreetKing
Email them a picture of their wedding gift from you.

ROTFL

I think DH thought the email invitation was "great" because he was probably having a flashback to the time when we chose our wedding invitations. I thought the man was going to go into a coma induced by boredom, he looked like he was in physical pain.

I'm neutral on the idea of email wedding invitations, I can see the point of saving money though. I would still like to receive an invitation, maybe they'll do that later on.

 

[TiggerPiglet]

I would actually be concerned of people deleting it by accident. I can't tell you how many times I delete something that people I know send me.

 

[KristaTX]

I understand how it seems impersonal to some people, but I actually like the idea of e-mail invitations. Especially if I'm not extremely close to the person. E-mails are easier to keep up with and refer back to later. Plus I get tired of having invitations in my piles of deal-with-it-later mail. The less paper (future trash) I have come into my house, the better.

Krista

 

[marlasmom]

Sending out info on registries is unbelievably tacky.