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Alternatives include a printed information card in your invitation, a group chat or email thread, a shared online document, or simply relying on word of mouth. These work well for small weddings or when most guests are close family and friends.
If you prefer not to build a website, start with a printed details card inside your invitation envelope. List the date, venue, timings, dress code, travel and accommodation on one side, and keep it clear and short. Add a contact email or phone number for questions.
For RSVPs, you can use a paper reply card with a stamped envelope, or set up a simple group chat or email list. A shared online document, like a spreadsheet, can work if your guests are comfortable with it, but keep it private and easy to use.
For larger weddings, you could send a separate email or text closer to the date with reminders and last-minute details. Some couples also create a simple one-page PDF and share it by email or messaging apps.
Word of mouth works for very small weddings, but it can lead to confusion. If you have more than twenty guests, a written format, paper or digital, is safer. You can also combine methods, such as a printed card plus a group chat, to cover everyone.
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