Top Trends in Digital Invitation Card Designs for 2024

Digital Invitation Card, popularly known as e-cards or e-invitations are invitation cards sent for almost all occasions via social media platforms. The invitation design can be personalized in accordance with the occasion and theme of the event. 

They not only save time but also resources that minimize environmental waste. Moreover, sending out a digital wedding invitation is more cost-effective than a printed one. 

The pivotal advantage of sending a digital party invitation is that it does not require your physical presence. The invite can be delivered instantly which allows the guests to respond promptly.

Although digital invitation cards are not acceptable to some guests because of the certain level of hospitality they need, it is the best way to offer invitations in today’s world. 

MyMandap is here with some unique ideas to create a Digital Invitation Card: 

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Animated Invitation- Digital Invitation Card 

Transitional videos have created hype for the guests since the beginning. Consequently, incorporating animations in a digital invite would prove to be a great idea. 

For occasions like weddings, go for an intricately designed animated wedding invitation. Showcase details like the attires of the to-be bride and groom in 3D to inculcate a realistic approach. 

For occasions like birthdays and kitty parties, design a theme-based digital card. Use relevant colors to depict the theme. 

For instance, a princess theme for a baby girl’s birthday party wherein the theme color can be `hues of pink’. The invitation card should incorporate princess detailing with each element. 

If the theme of the kitty party is `glam and shimmer’, then the elements of the animation should have a rotating disco ball, covered in glass facets to give a shimmering effect. 

Similarly, virtual drinks can be added to the card with a glitzy background and a rich color palette. 

Ensure to include the venue, timings, RSVP, and as many details as you would add in a printed card. Remember that a digital card is as integral as a printed one, just with more convenience. 

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Interact with the Guests – Digital Invitation Card

As we know, interacting with the guests and making them feel home-like is one of the pivotal aspects of sending out wedding invitations. 

An innovative and interesting way is to film an interview-style digital card. In the case of a wedding, the to-be bride and groom can have a casual interview wherein they share their feelings and answer questions about the wedding event. 

Instead of just jotting down the details in the invite, the couple would be answering common questions such as location, date, theme, and RSVP instructions. 

For other events like birthdays and kitty parties, the host can answer such questions. The host can talk about some memories and fun facts about previous events. Also, information about what can likely be expected from the event.

For wedding anniversaries, the anniversary couple can interact with each other and share the best memories they had in years together. Mention treasured mementos such as photographs, handmade gifts, or any special presents that hold significant value for their married life. 

Enhance the digital card by including childhood and present pictures of the guest of honor.

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Augmented Reality Invitations – Digital Invitation Card 

Augmented Reality or AR is a technology that blends virtual and physical reality. Through AR, you can include any digital innovation to your invitation by using panoramic pictures at 360 degrees. Whether it’s a 3D model or a virtual tour of the location of the event, this would add a unique touch to the digital invitation card. 

By using AR to provide a virtual tour of the location, you can mark food hotspots like chaat stalls, Chinese food counters, Continental food counters, etc. 

Moreover, a virtual tour of all the aesthetic corners of photography can be included with pictures and videos. 

Alongside these corners, an important location that is to be taken notice of is the washroom. Guests, especially females should be informed about the washrooms beforehand to prevent the last-minute hassle in case of an emergency. 

To make this functional and incorporate AR elements, select any AR platform such as ARCore, Lens Studio, and so forth. Attach a QR code on the digital card that gets activated when scanned through a smartphone.

Personalized Templates – Digital Invitation Cards

Sending out a digital invitation card is a prudent decision. Last-moment plans for most of the part are made to save time, and most importantly money. So, if you have such limitations, go for a personalized invitation template. You can either use an available invitation template or design a customisable layout. 

Such templates are available for a wedding, birthday, anniversary and so on. You can start off with an invitation maker for an appealing invitation design. Plenty of invitation makers are available online, free of cost. 

For a wedding invitation template, select the layout with a background that goes with the vibe of yo

ur wedding. Ensure that the background provides a contrast so that the text stands out. Finally, add details of the wedding, guests and the required elements. 

The final template should be visually appealing and functionally correct on all screen sizes.

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Behind the Scenes Videos 

Creating videos for various functions and compiling them into a digital invitation card makes the guests rejoice and relate to the upcoming events. Also, they feel welcomed for the moments leading up to the big day. 

Incorporate Behind The Scenes (BTS) videos filmed while the making of the online invitation, and planning process. 

For a digital invitation card, incorporate pre-wedding festivity videos such as bachelorette party, pre-wedding shoot, bangle ceremony, prayers at home, etc. 

The same can be done for other events whether it’s a birthday party, thanksgiving invitation, housewarming invitation, or bridal shower invitation. Include decorations and surprises planned for the guest of honor. Moreover, include previous year celebrations and memorable moments. This would lead the guests to go down memory lane and get intrigued by the forthcoming event.