How to make a digital wedding invitation (that families actually open)
Most wedding invites today go out on WhatsApp anyway. The problem: a PDF or a forwarded video looks the same for every guest, gets lost in family groups, and tells you nothing about who is actually coming.
A good digital wedding invitation fixes all three: it feels personal, it’s easy to open on any phone, and it collects RSVPs for you. Here’s what to put in it, what to write, and how to send it.
In this post (5 parts)
What to include in a wedding e-invite
- The couple’s names and the families’ blessings.
- Every function — Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet, Wedding, Reception — each with its own date, time and venue.
- A map link for every venue (guests will ask otherwise).
- A dress code if there is one.
- A contact number for travel or stay questions.
- An RSVP, so you know numbers for catering.
Wedding invitation wording you can use
Traditional
With the blessings of our families, we joyfully invite you to celebrate the wedding of Aanya and Vihaan. Your presence will make our day complete.
Warm and simple
We’re getting married! Come dance at the sangeet, cry a little at the pheras and eat a lot at the reception. It wouldn’t be the same without you.
Hinglish, for close family and friends
Shaadi pakki, tareekh pakki, ab bas aap ka aana pakka kar dijiye. Aapke bina mehfil adhoori hai!
Make every guest feel personally invited
In India, how you invite matters. “Dear Sharma ji & family” lands very differently from a forwarded PDF.
That’s the idea behind ShaadiNama, our digital wedding invitation. You fill in your wedding once, and every family gets their own link with their name on it. They open an envelope, see the couple, every function from Mehendi to Reception, the venue map and a countdown, and reply to the RSVP. Their answers come to your page, and you can download the list for planning.
- Single invite (₹299) — one personalised link, for one guest or one family.
- Unlimited guests (₹999) — a personalised link for every guest, with RSVPs, open for new guests for a year.
- Optional WhatsApp alerts tell you when a guest opens their invite and when they reply.
How to send it on WhatsApp (without annoying anyone)
- Send it personally, not just in the family group. A one-to-one message gets opened.
- Add a short line above the link: “Aapke liye ek chhota sa invite 💌”.
- Call the elders and then send the link. Some relatives still expect a phone call (or a printed card). That’s okay.
- Send a reminder a week before, with the venue link again.
Digital invite vs printed card
You don’t have to choose. Many families print a small number of cards for elders and send digital invites to everyone else. Digital invites save money and paper, reach guests abroad instantly, and can be updated if a venue or time changes.
Questions people ask
How do I make a digital wedding invitation online?
Pick a template, add the couple’s names, every function with date, time and venue, and an RSVP. With ShaadiNama you fill it in once and every guest gets their own named link.
Can I send a wedding invitation on WhatsApp?
Yes, it’s the most common way today. Send it one-to-one with a short personal line, and a reminder a week before the wedding.
How do I collect RSVPs for an Indian wedding?
Use a digital invite with RSVP built in. Each guest replies from their own link and you see the list in one place, instead of counting replies across chats.
How much does a digital wedding invite cost on DilSeCraft?
ShaadiNama costs ₹299 for a single personalised invite and ₹999 for unlimited guests, each with their own link and RSVP.
