5 Reasons Why Mailing Event Invitations Is Better Then E-vites

In our high-tech era, it’s easy and fast to send event invitations electronically. All you have to do is to send a quick email or text message. Or you can even create a social media event. Is there still any use for paper invitations in such a world?

We believe that the answer is a big yes. There are very good reasons to send physical baby shower invitations, engagement party invitations, wedding invitations, as well as invitations to official and special gala events.

5 Reasons Why Mailing Event Invitations Is Better Then E-vites

Continue reading to find out why we believe this is the case.

1. Using Physical Event Invitations Says The Event Is Something Special

The mere fact that so many of us rely on e-vites 99% of the time is exactly why paper invitations are becoming popular once again. Sending a physical invitation will set your event apart from the plethora of email and other electronic invitations the same recipients will undoubtedly get at more or less the same time.

A paper invitation says this event is different, more important, and more likely to be a milestone. It makes your guests feel important and tells them that you really would like them to attend this event.

2. Physical Event Invitations Make It More Likely That You Will Get A Reply 

The fact that you went to all the effort to print and send a physical invitation will make most people realize that the event is something special.

They are more likely to have the courtesy to reply because they are aware that you need to know exactly how many people will attend in order to prepare. A response is even more likely if you include an RSVP card in the same envelope.

3. Physical Event Invitations Serve As A Reminder Of Your Event 

Your paper event invitation letter will often end up on a pinboard, fridge, or somewhere else where the mail normally gets opened. Regardless of where this is, it’s typically in plain sight, and as such the invitation will act as a visual reminder that makes it less likely that your guests will forget about the event.

Even with the best intentions on earth, it’s not difficult to forget about an event that you only vaguely remember having seen an email invitation for a while ago.

4. Delivery Of Physical Event Invitations Is More Reliable 

We all used to complain about snail mail in the past. But the fact is that there is an even higher risk that email or other electronic invitations will not reach their recipients. Most people, for example, nowadays have spam filters on their email accounts.

If you send an email invitation to someone you don’t regularly contact, chances are significant that it will end up in his or her spam folder or just not get noticed. The same applies to invitations sent via Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

Under these circumstances, a printed invitation is much more likely to reach the recipients – and also more likely to be taken seriously.

5. Printed Invitation Letters Can Be Made Extremely Beautiful 

Whether they are used for wedding invitations, corporate event invitations, or other types of main event invitations, printed invitations can (and should) be something special. As a matter of fact, all events that require invitations are important enough to go the extra mile for.

Paper invitations can be made to feel and look luxurious, and they are much more likely to make your guests feel special. That alone is enough reason to go the tried and trusted paper route when sending out invitations to your special occasion.

Even if you do not have a single arty hair on your head, there are enough event invitation templates available online to give anyone the necessary inspiration.