Digital Invitations
Beautiful invites. Easy RSVPs.
Paperless Post
- Premium digital invitations.
- Beautiful designer templates.
- Free Flyer style or premium designs.
- Coins system — pay per send.
- Track RSVPs automatically.
- Best for elegant events.
Evite (free)
- Free with ads.
- $50/year ad-free Evite Pro.
- Casual + festive templates.
- Track RSVPs.
- Most users — your guests likely know it.
- Best for casual gatherings.
When to use digital invitations
- Casual parties, BBQs, gatherings.
- Family reunion invites.
- Birthday parties.
- Anniversary celebrations.
- Save money + time vs paper.
- Auto-track who's coming.
When to use paper
- Weddings — still traditional.
- Formal events.
- Older generation that doesn't check email.
- Save the dates with photos.
- Combine — paper + digital RSVP card.
- Mix works for most senior events.
Other free options
- Punchbowl — Evite alternative.
- Eventbrite — for ticketed events.
- Facebook Events — free, casual.
- Email blast — simplest.
- Use Google Forms for free RSVP.
- Many free options for any budget.
Tips for success
- Send invites 4–6 weeks ahead.
- Reminder send 1 week before.
- Include all event details clearly.
- Set RSVP deadline.
- Follow up by phone for non-responders.
- Have older guests' phone numbers as backup.
Free Evite for casual events
For most senior events — birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, family reunions — free Evite is plenty. Beautiful templates, easy RSVP tracking, free for unlimited sends. Save Paperless Post Coins for elegant events. For weddings or formal occasions, stick with traditional paper invitations. Mix and match based on event formality.