Most couples end up using more than one kind of invitation. This comparison helps you decide which one carries the details, which one makes the impression, and where your budget goes furthest.
At a glance
| Website invitation | Video invite | Printed card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | ₹599–₹1,499 one-time | ₹1,500–₹5,000+ | ₹50–₹500+ per card, plus delivery |
| First impression | Animated opening, music | Cinematic | Tactile, traditional |
| Change details later | Yes, same link | New video needed | Reprint |
| Directions & calendar | One tap | No | No |
| Size on WhatsApp | A link | 10–50 MB, compressed | Photo of the card |
| Personal greeting | Each guest’s name | Same for all | Handwritten names |
Website invitation
Best for: sending to everyone, especially guests who need directions, timings for several functions and reminders.
It keeps the wow of a video, because premium designs open with an animation such as a theatre curtain rising, palace gates opening or a ring box, and play your song. It also stays useful: guests tap for Google Maps, add the event to their calendar and watch the countdown. If the sangeet moves to 8 PM, you change it once and every guest sees the new time.
Video invitation
Best for: Instagram reels and a one-time emotional reveal.
Videos are lovely to watch once. They are hard to use afterwards: guests can’t tap an address, the file gets compressed, and any change means a new video. Many couples post a short video on Instagram and send a website invitation for the details.
Printed card
Best for: close elders and family traditions.
Nothing replaces handing a card to your nani. But printing and delivering hundreds of cards is expensive and slow. A common approach is to print a small number for elders and pooja, and send a website invitation to everyone else.
Our recommendation
- Send a website invitation to every guest. It carries all the details and makes a strong first impression.
- Print a few cards for elders and rituals.
- Post a short reel if you love social media.
Want to see how a website invitation feels? Open the live demos on Momentix. Read next: the complete guide to digital wedding invitations.