How do I send digital party invitations?

Choose a design that suits the kind of night you are throwing, then fill in the date, time, place, and anything guests need to know before they arrive. Import your guest list from a spreadsheet, your email, or your Greenvelope address book, and add custom questions if you want meal choices or a plus-one count. Send yourself a test, then send by email or text message (in supported countries). RSVPs, open rates, and answers land in your dashboard as they come in.

How far ahead should I send invitations for a dinner party?

Two to three weeks suits a dinner party or a casual weeknight gathering, three to four weeks anything larger or on a weekend, and four to six weeks anything in the holiday season, when calendars fill early. Under a week is fine for a spontaneous night if your guests are local. Set the RSVP deadline about a week before the date so you can shop and cook to an accurate headcount.

Can I ask guests about food allergies or what they want to eat?

Yes. Add custom questions to the RSVP and guests answer as they reply, so meal choices, allergies, and dietary needs arrive in one place instead of across a dozen text threads. You can ask anything in the same way, whether that is a song request, what someone is bringing to a potluck, or whether they are staying for dessert. Answers sit next to each guest on your list.

What do I do about guests who never RSVP?

Send a reminder to only the people who have not replied rather than nudging the whole list. Reminders can be scheduled ahead of an RSVP deadline or the event date, and you can message any subset of your guest list at any point, which is also how you handle a late change like a venue switch or a weather call.

How much does it cost to send party invitations through Greenvelope?

A single mailing is a flat one-time price starting at $19, set by the number of people on your guest list, with no subscription required and no per-guest charges. If you entertain often, an annual membership covers unlimited mailings for one year as long as each mailing is for a separate occasion.

How does Greenvelope calculate people?

Each person (with or without email) added to the mailing list counts as (1) person. For example, "The Smith Family" of John, Jill, Tim, and Lauren would count as (4) people.

What if I am unsure how many people I need?

In this case, we recommend purchasing a smaller package initially. You can then easily purchase additional people from within your mailing on an as needed basis.

Can I send in multiple batches?

Greenvelope allows you to resend invitations or send invitations to new contacts at any time.

What if I need multiple versions of my card?

The best way to set this up would be to have two different mailings. You will need to purchase a separate "single mailing" package for each version.

Do you offer RSVP tracking?

Yes! Greenvelope's robust RSVP tracking makes planning effortless. You can collect RSVPs, track plus ones, gather meal selections, send RSVP reminders, set up seating charts, and more.

Can I also send my invitations via text message?

In addition to email, you can send your Greenvelope invitations and cards via SMS text message, WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, or a sharable link.

Do you offer digital thank you notes or save the dates?

Yes, in addition to our digital invitations and RSVP tracking, Greenvelope offers both save the dates and thank you notes. Each mailing type provides easy-to-use features, such as address collection on save the dates and individual customization for thank you notes.

What if I need to update my invitation after I've sent it?

You can do that! One of the many benefits of digital invitations is that you can add additional information, update your card, or quickly follow-up with guests with ease.

Can I send a sample to myself?

Yes! When you arrive at the 'Send' step after designing your mailing, your account information will automatically be added so you can easily send yourself a test and make sure everything looks exactly how you want it.

Our Help Center is always available to help guide you through the process and answer common questions. If you have additional questions, our in-house customer support team is available 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM PDT Monday - Thursday and 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM PDT Friday via support@greenvelope.com or 1-888-737-5635.

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Personalization Choose a customizable invitation design, curated from our indie designers, then update font, color, photos, layout, and more.
Importing Guest List Easily import contacts from a spreadsheet, directly from your email, or by using your Greenvelope address book.
Messaging Stay connected with your guests through easy-to-use event messaging that is perfect for last-minute updates and check-ins.
Address Validation Prior to being sent, each email address will be automatically verified to ensure optimal delivery and minimize bouncebacks.

Track RSVPs View ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ responses, open rates, and survey responses in real-time. RSVP collection has never been so easy.
Survey Questions “Chicken or fish?” “Do you have a song request?” You can easily collect all the information you want—no matter the question.
Daily Updates Opt to receive emails with the updates that are most important to you, from RSVP notifications to daily open rate summaries.
Auto-Reminders Schedule and send reminders to subsets of your guest list to alert them of an upcoming RSVP deadline or event date.

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Founded in 2008 with the mission to create digital invitations that provide all of the elegance of traditional invites without any of the waste, helping event hosts be more eco-friendly is at the core of what we do. Since then, our hosts have helped save an estimated 2 million pounds of paper by going digital.

Through partnerships with the National Forest Foundation, Mountains to Sound, the National Park Foundation, and 1% for the Planet, our online invitations will continue to do more than just save paper. Together we can invite a greener future.