Wedding planning is one of those things where most of us have zero experience and suddenly we've been thrown into the deep end. Getting married is one of the most exciting moments of our lives, and getting a wedding together is (often) the important (and expensive) pre-cursor. We know just how hard it is to pull all the pieces together for your big day while making sure that each element feels like an authentic reflection of you. Your wedding invitations, along with your wedding website, play a significant role in this -- particularly when it comes to setting the scene before the special day itself.
When choosing the right kind of wedding invitation it's important to consider design, aesthetics, and what kind of tone you are setting for the event. In our books, the best wedding invitations are ones that truly show the personality of the couple. When opening your invite, you want your guests to get a glimpse into your love story and what your wedding day might have in store.
Your invitation is the first opportunity for your guests to get a peak into your wedding, making it an important part of setting expectations and providing a teaser. Whether you opt for a formal wedding invitation or something more boho, vintage, or rustic -- the invitation should mirror the overall theme and tone of your wedding. Aligning your invitation with the event's vibes helps make sure that your guests arrive appropriately prepared and in the right mindset!
So what does that mean in terms of medium? There are many ways to make and send wedding invites. You might opt in for traditional paper form invitations sent via mail, an e-vite, or just a simple online form to communicate critical information and gather RSVPs. Using Sane, you can take a highly unique and personal approach to your wedding invitations by making a digital link-based wedding invite that allows you to easily express the theme of your wedding, share your love story, and gather RSVPs.
At its core, a wedding invitation should effectively communicate the most important details about your special day. Beyond just the date and location, invitations often include information on dress codes, plus-one policies, and specifics about different parts of the celebration, such as the ceremony, reception, and any additional festivities like a welcome party or brunch. A clear and well-designed invitation helps make sure that all this information is conveyed effectively, minimizing any confusion and ultimately helping your day run smoothly.
Wedding invitations also offer a unique way to create a personal connection with each guest. They can be customized to reflect your personal style, your relationship, and the journey you and your partner are on. Whether it’s by adding a meaningful quote, a photo of the couple, or your song, a thoughtfully crafted invitation makes guests feel personally connected to the event and honored to be a part of your celebration.
No one ever imagines just how much work it is to set expectations and get your guests on the same page with you. Taking the time to clearly express your theme (whether it's a vintage wedding or a destination wedding) and clearly explaining how the day(s) will unfold and what to expect in any given moment will set you up for success. If your wedding takes place over the course of more than one day, clearly communicating the itinerary, dress codes, and the nature of each individual event is crucial in managing expectations and making sure you're not responding to 200 texts two days before the wedding.
Sane allows you to easily make and share different creative projects. Whether it's a wedding invitation or a collection of memories from your event — you can think of Sane as your personal studio for creativity. Creating a personal and unique wedding invitation on Sane is easy and can be done in just a few steps.
Sane is a design tool and invitation maker powered by a simple yet powerful spatial editor. You can think of it as an invitation suite where a minimalist digital canvas allows you to easily add different media types, visually organize, and drag to connect items. The canvas works great when it comes to communicating the style and your wedding theme. The tool allows you to add appropriate imagery, music, or even video onto the invitation.
You can easily upload images of you and your partner, visually tell the story of your relationship, and even add your song to give your love story some color. To make sure you are communicating all the important details, you can embed notes and text right onto the canvas or even make a timeline of important details to pay attention to. To gather RSVPs directly on your invitation, just embed a Google form or any other online form directly on your invitation. Sane makes it easy to create DIY wedding invitations that express your unique vibe. You can forget about wedding stationery and just focus on creating.
Once your invitation is ready, you can choose to share it as a private link only with your guests and family members or publish to web for others to be be inspired by your invitation design skills.
With everything else going on when it comes to planning your wedding, we know it can feel overwhelming to get into your creative zone, think about color schemes, and start designing your invitations. We've made a template to help you get started along with our library of resources on creating and sharing spaces. Find our wedding invitation templates here.
1. Open Sane: Sign up or log in at app.sane.fyi to get started.
2. Make a digital wedding invitation: Create a pace, fill in a description, and choose whether to make your card public or private.
3. Add items to the canvas: Click to creatte image, text, links, video, notes, and more. You can make it as personal and fun as you like.
4. Make your card with music: Add Spotify embeds, Youtube videos, and other media to create a unique card celebrating your loved one on their birthday.
5. Share with your loved one in one click: Publish your card for others to see or share as a unique link directly with your special someone.