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Sending your invitation by WhatsApp or text: the guide
Your digital invitation is ready. Now you need to send it to everyone without forgetting anyone. Here are the pros of each channel, a message template and the pitfalls to avoid.
Comparing channels
| Channel | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Free, shows a preview of the invitation, handy for guests abroad | You have to send one by one; not everyone uses it; easy to lose in a group | |
| SMS | Everyone receives it, and it's read quickly | Short message; emojis and special characters reduce the length |
| QR code | Perfect on a printed card, a poster or at the entrance | Needs something physical to hand out |
The safest bet: text message. It's read by almost everyone, on every phone, with no app to install.
A cover message
Hi Mark, we're thrilled to invite you to our wedding! Here's your invitation, with the schedule and a button to reply: [link]. Léa and Thomas
Hi Sophie, here's the invitation to Claire's 50th. Please reply by May 1, in one click: [link]
Use the guest's first name: a personal message gets more replies than a group message.
Mistakes to avoid
- Sending the invitation to a WhatsApp group: replies get mixed up and some guests see who else is invited.
- Forgetting guests: start from a written list (first name, last name, phone) and tick people off as you go.
- One link for everyone: you don't know who has replied. Use a personal link for each guest instead.
- Sending late at night: early evening or the weekend is better.
What if we sent it all for you?
That's the idea behind our Design + SMS Sending plan: you enter your guests on your private platform (or paste your spreadsheet), and we text each guest their personal link. You follow the replies live. See how sending works.
Design it online and see the result with every choice. And if you like, we send it to each of your guests.
Create my invitationUpdated October 30, 2026 · SMS delivery: see our invitations