{"id":72225,"date":"2020-08-21T15:34:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T22:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withjoy.com\/blog2\/?p=72225"},"modified":"2022-06-29T11:58:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T18:58:40","slug":"invite-guests-to-virtual-wedding-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/invite-guests-to-virtual-wedding-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Invite Guests To Your Virtual Wedding Events with Joy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Virtual weddings, wedding showers, and even bachelor and bachelorette parties have become popular amid COVID-19, as couples turn to virtual celebrations for the safety of themselves and their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual weddings, whether over Zoom or other livestream platforms, can be just as beautiful and interactive as in-person celebrations, and deserve a beautiful invitation to convey the significance of the event. However, if your plans are changing last-minute, you already purchased printed invitations once and want to avoid an additional expense, or you simply prefer the convenience and eco-friendliness of online invitations, printed stationery may not be for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, you can create and send beautiful invitations for your virtual wedding (for free!) using Joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Online Invites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the main benefits of online invites is that you can select an invitation that matches your wedding website<\/a> theme, for a cohesive look and feel across all of your guest communications. If you don\u2019t want your invite to match your website, that\u2019s no problem either. Select any theme you desire for your invite, the sky’s the limit on creativity and customization! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are sending invites for other virtual wedding events, such as a wedding shower, you can also select a different theme for that invite specifically, to convey the nature of the event. Tip: if you are planning a virtual shower, or someone is planning one for you, check out our guide on how to throw a virtual wedding shower<\/a> for everything you need to know for a special and fun virtual event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do online invites save money compared to printed wedding stationery, they provide flexibility if your plans happen to change again. Say you switch the time of your wedding, or you decide to switch streaming platforms. Send another update to your guests that arrives quickly and conveniently in their inboxes, all with the same design as your original invite. Joy\u2019s online invitations and eCards are completely free, so you can send as many updates to guests as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, while socializing virtually has become the norm for work meetings, happy hours, and family gatherings, virtual events may still be confusing for some of your older or less tech-savvy wedding guests. By sending online invitations for your virtual wedding that arrive to your guests quickly, you allow plenty of time ahead of your event for guests to ask questions and get any technical assistance they may need to ensure everything goes smoothly on your big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send Invites For Your Virtual Wedding <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now, how to get started sending your invites? Here\u2019s a quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Populate your Joy guest list<\/a> with your guests\u2019 information and email addresses. If you have already created your guest list in a separate spreadsheet, never fear, you can import it into your Joy guest list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Select everyone in your Joy guest list that you want to send an invitation to. For your virtual wedding, this may be all your guests. However if you want to send invites to additional virtual events such as a wedding shower that has a smaller guest list, select certain guests from your list, such as guests with the \u2018Wedding Shower\u2019 label, and send that invite just to those specific people.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Click Send Invites & Messages<\/em> and select Change the Date eCard<\/em>. We realize this step may seem confusing. Why are we suggesting the Change the Date eCard<\/em>? Well, it is our most customizable eCard, and the only eCard that currently allows you to add a link within the eCard text (which is key to share the link to your virtual event.) You can customize every single text field of the Change the Date eCard<\/em>, even the header text, to reflect the wording you want to use and the details of your virtual event. Don\u2019t forget to add a custom message to the back of the card as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Send away! As your guests receive their invites, your Joy guest list<\/a> will automatically update to track their RSVPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update Your Wedding Website For Your Virtual Wedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your invites have gone out, yay! However, don\u2019t forget to update your wedding website<\/a> to reflect the details of your virtual wedding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the wedding itself, you can livestream your wedding directly through your Joy wedding website with our YouTube or Vimeo integrations. This is an easy option for guests, as they simply visit your site at the time of your wedding to watch your ceremony. Here are some of our materials to help you set up your virtual wedding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n