this may sound like a silly question but why do you need to send wedding invitations?

Question

isnt it easier to call or email them and tell the people when the weddings are and the details instead of sending cards in the mail.

Answer 1

An invitation is a more formal, organized way to get all of the information out to everyone.

Answer 2

It is not as formal when it is sent by e-mail. Also, everyone doesn't have an e-mail or check their e-mails daily. I know a lot of older people who don't know how to use the computer or internet. You can call, but do you really want to take the time to make all those calls especially if these people live out of town? Then you have to chit chat with Aunt Susie and find out how little Joe and Jen are doing.. What if some of the people are not home? Do you call back or leave a message? What if their number is disconnected? You will have to track down Cousin Bobs new number. That would take forever. I would rather just send out invitations and response cards and be done with it. Also, there won't be any confusion about what day, time or place of the wedding or who is coming to the wedding.

Answer 3

For my March 08 wedding, it's only the older generation and those who live over seas that are getting a formal invitation..... everyone else has found out by word of mouth, phone calls, txt msg's, and the internet. We're expecting at least 350 guests :)
I think invitations are a personal choice, as is the decision to attend or not. The bottom line is that you do it your way 'cause your going to enjoy it with or without Joe Blogs or Jane Does attendance.
PS: have an awesome day

Answer 4

Actually, these days it's possible to send out wedding invitations via email. I've seen a lot of wedding websites that do it. You can even set up your own wedding website where people can RSVP. I don't personally know anyone who has chosen this route instead of traditional snail-mail invites, but if you're having a casual wedding I don't see anything wrong with it.

Answer 5

An invitation is much more appropriate way to announce your wedding and invite guests. The invitation sets the tone for the wedding. If you want people to think it's a very casual show up if you want to affair then I suppose you could call them. I would never use email.

Answer 6

Because it's considered correct etiquette. Rules that have been in place a long time, to be considerate to others. I however, don't think it's necessary for everyone. A small intimate wedding among close friends and family, is different from inviting people who may not be a part of your daily life. I wouldn't mind getting an invite this way, but a lot of people, especially in my parents generation, would consider it very bad manners. Just remember, manners are a way of showing respect to those around you.

Answer 7

Weddings are typically one of the most formal events of your life. Formal invitations go with formal events. Also, if it's just email, what if people don't get them or accidentally delete or something? Having a physical card is nice for important events.

But, a wedding can be anything you want it to be -- as formal or as casual. It's your wedding and you are setting the tone for your lives together.

Answer 8

People aren't always home to take a call (although there's usually voicemail) and some folks don't have computers (rare, I know). Snail-mail invitations have been tradition for a long time and are still a good way to make sure all the invitees are contacted, and they have a 'hard copy' of the invitation to help remind them (versus scribbling it down on a piece of paper during a phone call or remembering to print out the email).

If someone chooses not to send formal invitations they certainly don't have to...

Answer 9

What you suggest is fine for a regular dinner party, but a written invitation is required for any formal event, a wedding being one. If I got an emailed invite to a wedding, I'd be really put off by that and doubt I'd attend.

Answer 10

People don't always know on the spot if they can come so thats why you don't generally call (unless they don't RSVP to the invitation)
Plus you will need formal numbers, the RSVP means you have each name and plus guest sorted.
And the RSVP cards make planning the tables and all that easier.
Plus it allows you to keep track of menu choices.
And you won;t sound like a whiny kid trying to get people to coem to her party. It's more formal.
In the end it is worth the extra couple of $100 you spend on it as it makes your life easier.

Answer 11

An invitation is formal. Email invitations are becoming more common, but it is a bit informal, and some people like to keep the invitations that come via postal service as keepsakes.