My pet peeve is online invitations.
I know that we live in a social media world, where texts and emails exist, but when it comes to invites sent via Facebook or email (especially for a Wedding or formal event) I like to draw the line.
Don't get me wrong I am all for "eco-chic" and saving waste-but only if that is your theme or goal for your event.
When it comes to personal events, as a guest I like to feel special and know that I was deliberately chosen to be included in your event and that you thought enough of me to send me a lovely invitation. Most guests want to feel this way about your event.
I don't want to feel like I was just randomly spammed, or "added" in to fill a seat.
Can you just imagine if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had sent their Royal invitations via Facebook?!?! YIKES!!
You may want to take into consideration some of the following before "blasting off" your e-vite:
- How do you want your wedding to be perceived? First and foremost, your invitation sets the mood, tone and theme to your day. It is the very first impression your guests get of it-so make it a lasting one if you are looking to host a formal affair-how do you feel when a pretty envelope personally addressed to you comes in your mail box? I don't know about you, but it screams at me to be opened, taken into top priority and put in a safe spot where I can be sure to have the details on hand and properly make an RSVP to it's request. You don't want your guests thinking you are cutting corners, cheap or even worse-tacky.
- Are you going to get the "yes" responses and then left hanging? What about the ones that don't respond, or the maybes? How are you going to control your guest list?? Let alone your budget??
- Are people going to treat it as the priority that you see your day as? (I don't know about you, but unless I mark my emails with that little flag thingy icon or set a reminder-I forget)
- Are your Facebook or other social media "friends" really your friends? If they are, don't you think they deserve something a little more personal?
I also believe that a wedding is one of the most important events you will ever host (and most likely the biggest) so I do think that a level of respect and etiquette needs to be kept for both you as the couple and for your guests receiving and responding to your invitation.
How do you feel about sending or receiving Facebook or other social media e-vites? Have you ever received one to a wedding?
Do you agree or disagree with my points?
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Have a fabulous day!
1 comments:
I m with you on this one. I think that nice, old fashioned way is the best. You get the invite in the mail and send it back with your response. Not only is it more personal and makes you feel more considered but it also allows you to have another memory token for that day of your family/friend. The e - vite should be out!! Guess I m ol' skool!!
:)
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