An online invitation saves printing, envelopes and postage, reaches guests abroad instantly, and can be corrected after it is sent. If you are watching the budget, you can build a complete card without paying anything. Here is how, and what to expect from a free card.

Why couples start with a free card

  • No print bill: paper suites cost money per card, while a link costs the same whether you send it to 20 people or 200.
  • Instant sharing through Messenger, WhatsApp, email or text.
  • Changes are easy: fix a typo or a time and the same link shows the update.
  • More than paper can hold: music, photos, a map, RSVP and wishes in one place.

What the Free plan includes

Being clear about limits up front saves surprises later. On VowForever, the Free plan gives you one card with up to 10 images and 300 views, kept online for 6 months, using the free templates. The drag-and-drop editor, personal guest names, the music library, RSVP, wishes, the bank QR gift box, opening effects, photo album, YouTube embeds and guest signatures are all available on Free.

If your guest list is long or you want more photos, Basic raises the limits to 50 images, 10,000 views and 5 cards kept for 2 years, and Premium to 100 images, 50,000 views and 10 cards kept for 5 years. Compare the details at /pricing before you decide.

Step by step

  1. Sign in with Google or with an email and password. No payment details are needed for the Free plan.
  2. Browse /templates, preview designs on screen or on your phone, and open the one closest to your style.
  3. Replace names, date, time and venue first, since they shape the layout. Add both family ceremonies if you are holding two.
  4. Swap in your photos and adjust the crops.
  5. Add widgets: a map for directions, a countdown, an RSVP form and a gift box if you want one.
  6. Choose background music from the library and an opening effect.
  7. Preview the card as guests will see it, then publish and copy your link.

Making it on your phone

You can build a card from a mobile browser, though a laptop is more comfortable for detailed layout work. If you use a phone, stay on stable Wi-Fi while uploading photos, add images a few at a time, and use the preview often since that is exactly what guests will see.

Design tips that cost nothing

  • Match the template to the venue: greenery for a garden, gold and black for a hotel ballroom, blues for the beach.
  • Use your best three to seven photos rather than every photo from the shoot.
  • Keep each section short; the essentials are names, date, time, venue and how to reply.
  • Make sure text has strong contrast with the background and is readable without zooming.

Common questions

Do guests need to install an app?

No. The invitation is a web page. Guests tap the link and it opens in the browser on their phone or computer.

Can I edit the card after sending it?

Yes. Edit, publish the update, and anyone opening the same link sees the latest version. For an important change like a new start time, also send guests a short message so nobody misses it.

What about older relatives?

Many couples print a few simple cards for grandparents with a QR code on the back that opens the online invitation, or ask a younger family member to help them open the link.

How long does a free card stay online?

Six months on the Free plan, which covers most engagement-to-wedding timelines. If you need longer, more views or more photos, upgrade or extend the card with add-ons.