A digital invitation in plain words
A digital invitation is an invitation you send as a link. Behind the link is a small web page with everything a guest needs: who is celebrating, what the occasion is, when and where it takes place, how to get there and how to reply. Guests open it in their phone's browser – no app, no account, no download.
That sounds simple, and it is. But compared with a printed card, a link can do a few things paper cannot: it can open with an animation and music, show a live map, collect replies and photos, and be updated after it has been sent.
Why more families choose a link
Cost and time. There is nothing to print, address or post. You can prepare an invitation in an evening and send it the same night.
Replies without phone calls. Guests tell you in a short form whether they are coming and how many people they are bringing. You see the answers in your panel instead of collecting them from a dozen conversations.
Information that stays correct. If the start time, the address or the parking advice changes, you edit it once and the link everyone already has shows the new version.
Distance does not matter. A relative in another country receives the invitation at the same moment as a neighbour.
One platform, many celebrations
Davetiyelink began with Turkish family celebrations, where guest lists are long and invitations travel through WhatsApp groups. Today there are templates for:
- Weddings – from classic ivory and gold to modern, minimal designs
- Engagements
- Henna nights (kına) – with warm, festive designs, some with a curtain opening
- Circumcision celebrations (sünnet)
- Birthdays
- Corporate events
Each template uses your own texts, photos and music. You can preview everything before a single guest sees it.
What a good digital invitation includes
A digital invitation does not need every feature to work well. It needs the right ones, in the right order:
- The essentials first: names, occasion, date, time and venue, readable at a glance on a small screen.
- A way to get there: the full address and a directions button that opens the map app, plus a note about parking if it helps.
- A way to reply: an RSVP form with a clear deadline.
- Optional extras: a schedule, a few photos, a countdown, music.
Everything else is decoration. Decoration is welcome – as long as it does not push the date and address out of sight.
Features on Davetiyelink
- Animated opening: depending on the template, an envelope, wax seal, curtain or door opens before the invitation appears. It is short, can be skipped and plays once per session.
- Music: choose a ready-made track or add a YouTube or mp3 link. A visible button lets guests mute it.
- Map and directions, with a separate field for parking information.
- RSVP panel: guests give their name, attendance, number of people and an optional note. On the Standard plan and above you can download the list as a CSV file.
- Memory wall and guest book: guests leave photos and wishes, shown after your approval.
- QR photo collection: on the day, guests scan a code and upload their pictures to your invitation.
- Bilingual text and guest interface: write your text in two languages and choose a Turkish, English or German guest interface.
Who it suits
A digital invitation suits almost anyone who shares news by phone: couples planning a large wedding, parents organising a circumcision celebration, friends throwing a birthday party, companies inviting customers to an event. It is especially practical when guests live in different cities or countries, or when the guest list is long.
Do you have to give up paper?
No. Many families combine both. They send the digital invitation to everyone and print a small number of cards for grandparents or guests who do not use smartphones. You can also print the invitation's QR code on those cards, so even the printed version leads to the live details and the map.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Hiding the essentials. If guests have to scroll through a long story to find the date, the invitation is working against you.
- No reply-by date. Without a deadline, many guests postpone their answer.
- Sending without testing. Open the link on your own phone first and check the map, the music and the date.
- Forwarding without a message. A link with a short personal greeting gets far more attention than a bare link.
- Sending too late. Local guests usually need three to four weeks' notice; guests coming from abroad eight to ten weeks.
Pricing
You can start for free. The Starter plan costs 0 ₺ and covers up to 10 guests. Standard (1,000 ₺) covers up to 1,000 guests and adds CSV download, Premium (2,500 ₺) has no guest limit, and the Corporate plan costs 5,000 ₺. Prices are in Turkish lira and are the same wherever you live.
How it works
- Choose a template for your occasion.
- Enter names, date, time, venue and your invitation text.
- Preview the invitation on your phone.
- Share the link and follow replies in your panel.