A digital wedding invitation can cost nothing, or it can cost a great deal if you commission a custom design from a designer. The price depends on the pricing model: a free invitation carrying the platform's logo, a one-time payment per invitation, a monthly subscription, or a price based on the number of guests. On Koroty, for example, you design, preview and try the invitation on a 48-hour preview link for free, then activate its permanent link with one payment. What matters is comparing the full cost, not just the advertised number.
What pricing models do digital wedding invitations use? #
There are roughly five main models on the market. Each suits a particular situation, and each has drawbacks you won't see on the first page:
| Model | How it works | Advantages | Possible drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free with the platform's logo | You publish without paying, and the platform's logo or banner is shown | No cost, and you can try everything yourself | The logo shows, and sometimes features are limited or the validity is short |
| One-time payment per invitation | You pay once for a specific invitation | You know the cost from the start, with no monthly commitment | What is included differs between platforms |
| Monthly or yearly subscription | You pay repeatedly while the account is active | Suits people who organise many events | Charges may continue if you forget to cancel, and the invitation may stop when the subscription ends |
| Per guest | The price rises with the number of invitees | Can be cheap for small events | Expensive for big weddings, and makes you count every name |
| Custom design by a designer | A designer builds a bespoke invitation | A fully unique design | Usually the most expensive, and each edit may take time or fees |
No model is "best" for everyone. A large family wedding with hundreds of guests is different from a small nikah, and someone organising one event is different from an events planner.
What determines the cost of a digital invitation? #
When you compare options, these are the things that make the difference in price:
- Number of guests: in some models it is the main factor, in others it has no effect at all.
- Removing the platform's logo: many free services charge for an invitation without the logo.
- Included features: RSVP, personal guest links, gallery and music. Some come in the base price, some are sold separately.
- How long the invitation stays online: does it stay after the wedding or get deleted after a while?
- Design: a ready-made template is always cheaper than a design made from scratch.
- Edits: if edits are free there is no extra cost, but if they go through a designer they may be charged.
What hidden fees should you watch for? #
The advertised number is not always what you end up paying. Look at these points before choosing:
- A guest limit: a plan that looks cheap, then turns out to allow only a few invitees, with anything above that at extra cost.
- An expiry date: some invitations stop after a period. They may expire before the wedding if you send early, or disappear afterwards along with your photos and your guests' wishes.
- Edit fees: with custom designs, changing a date or a venue name can mean a new request to the designer and a new payment.
- An auto-renewing subscription: you pay for one event, then the charges continue for months if you don't notice and cancel.
- Locked features: RSVP, personal links or logo removal may all be separate add-ons.
- Changing the design: can you switch design after starting without paying or re-entering your details?
From my experience designing wedding cards one client at a time, what raises both cost and effort most is edits after delivery: a date that changed, a name written differently, a venue that was swapped. So always ask about edits before you ask about price.
What questions should you ask before paying? #
Before paying for any service, ask these questions and get a clear answer:
- Can I try the full invitation and preview it before paying?
- Is there a guest limit, and what happens if I go over it?
- Does the invitation expire, and does it stay online after the wedding?
- Is it a one-time payment or a recurring subscription?
- Is editing after sending free, and does the link change if I edit?
- Which features are included in the price, and which are sold separately?
- What is the refund policy?
- Which payment methods are available?
If you are still comparing digital with paper, the differences are set out in digital vs paper wedding invitations. If you are planning the whole wedding budget, see these wedding budget tips.
How much does a wedding invitation cost on Koroty? #
We prefer to be plain in this section, because a question about price deserves a direct answer:
- Designing and previewing is free, with no account. You try the designs and see your full invitation before deciding anything.
- The preview link is free too: it has every feature for 48 hours so you can try it with your family, and only needs signing in with a code sent to your email, with no card.
- Nothing is deleted when the preview ends. The invitation, its guests and their replies are all kept, and the same link comes back as soon as you activate it.
- Activation is one payment per invitation, with no subscription. It makes the link permanent, with unlimited guests and replies, no mark or banner, and music and the photo album, on the same link, so nothing needs resending. The price for your country is on the pricing page.
- Every invitation after your first paid one is 50% off automatically, which helps if you want one invitation for the engagement and another for the wedding, for example.
Payment goes through Lemon Squeezy, by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. In Jordan it can also be paid by CliQ bank transfer in Jordanian dinars. Because the invitation can be tried for free before paying, there is no refund for a change of mind. A double charge, or a technical fault that prevented publishing, is refunded in full. All the details are on the pricing page.
What do you get on both plans? A single link that opens in any browser with no app, a personal link in each guest's name, an RSVP whose replies appear in your dashboard straight away, edits after sending without changing the link, and the freedom to switch design later without losing your details. The invitation stays online after the wedding until you delete it yourself.
Is the cheapest always the best? #
Not necessarily. A free invitation that expires before the wedding, or a plan that turns out not to cover your guest list, can cost you more in the end than a clearly priced one. The reverse is true too: don't pay for features you won't use. The right measure is the full cost up to the wedding day and after, along with peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions #
Is there really a free digital wedding invitation? #
Yes, some platforms offer a free plan in return for showing their logo. Just check the terms: does it expire, and does it limit the number of guests? On Koroty designing and previewing are free, with a preview link that has every feature for 48 hours so you can try before you pay, then one payment for a permanent link.
Do I pay once or every month? #
For a single event, a one-time payment is clearer and safer because you don't have to remember to cancel anything. A subscription suits people who organise events all the time.
Does the price change if the number of guests goes up? #
It depends on the platform's model. With per-guest pricing, yes. On Koroty activation is one payment for the whole invitation, with unlimited guests and replies.
Do I pay again if I edit the invitation after sending it? #
Not on Koroty. Edits are saved and guests don't see them until you press "Update", and the link stays the same. With custom designs from designers, ask about this before you agree.
Comparing platforms by price #
For a side-by-side look at what Paperless Post, Greenvelope, Evite, Joy and others charge at your guest count, see the best digital wedding invitation platforms.
The bottom line #
The cost of a digital wedding invitation is not a single number but a whole model: whether you pay once or continuously, whether there are guest limits or an expiry date, and whether editing is free. Compare the full cost and ask before you pay. If you want to try before deciding anything, design your invitation and preview it for free and decide once you have seen it with your own eyes.
