Video invitation or image invitation: which one should you send?

Short answer

Send an image if the event is small or the details are simple. Send a video for a milestone event where the mood matters, such as a wedding or a big birthday. Either way, put it on a page with RSVP and directions, because neither a picture nor a video can take a reply.

How do they compare?

Which one do guests prefer?

It depends on the guest. Older relatives often prefer a clear image they can read slowly and forward. Younger guests enjoy a short video. If your guest list is mixed, a still card with a short video as a second page works, because a page can hold several images.

What do both need?

• The facts as text on the page, so they can be copied and corrected.
• A Directions button and a way to reply.
• A check on a phone, on mobile data, with the sound off.

When should I pick a video?

• A wedding, an engagement or a milestone birthday.
• When you already have a video from a designer or a freelancer.
• When the invitation is part of the celebration, such as a family greeting.

When should I pick an image?

• A small family dinner, a kitty party or a housewarming.
• When speed matters more than style.
• When you want the free Starter page, which takes one image card with directions and the host call number.

Can I use both?

Yes. A page can show your image and your video, so you do not have to choose. Lead with the one most guests will open first, and keep the date and venue in text.

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