How Much Does a Digital Indian Wedding Invitation Cost? (2026)

A digital Indian wedding invitation costs anything from free (a template you edit yourself) to ₹20,000 or more for a fully custom studio e-invite; most designer e-invites listed online fall between a few hundred and a few thousand rupees. Printed cards cost far more for a big guest list, because you pay per card, plus distribution. Here's what each option costs and what you get.

What do the options cost?

Option	Typical cost	What you get
DIY template (Canva and similar)	Free, or a design subscription	An image or PDF you design and send yourself; replies come back by message
Video e-invite from a designer	A few hundred to several thousand rupees	A video for WhatsApp; changes usually mean a new edit
Custom studio e-invite	₹20,000–50,000 at the top end	A one-of-a-kind design and animation
Invitation link (PixerInvite)	₹999–1,999, any number of guests	An animated invitation with every function, maps and RSVPs, editable after sending
Printed cards	From under ₹50 to over ₹400 per card	A keepsake card — multiplied by every family on the list

Ranges from vendor listings on WedMeGood (starting prices, which vary by city and order size) and VenueLook's invitation cost guide; check current quotes before you book.

See it on a real one: Royal Punjabi Arch — an animated invitation by PixerInvite that opens like the real thing; try it with your names.

Why are printed cards so much more expensive?

Because the cost multiplies. At ₹150 a card, 300 families is ₹45,000 before boxes, sweets and delivery; a digital invitation costs the same for 30 guests or 3,000. Many families now print a few cards for elders and the family deity, and send the digital invitation to everyone else.

Is a video invite or an invitation link better?

A video is easy to forward and plays right inside WhatsApp; a link opens a full invitation that holds every function with its own venue map, collects RSVPs and can be corrected after sending. Many families send both — the link as the invitation, and a short video for WhatsApp Status.

What costs are easy to forget?

• Changes — a new venue or time can mean paying for a re-edit or a reprint.
• Each function — some designers charge per event card (Mehndi, Sangeet, Haldi, reception).
• Languages — a Hindi or regional version may be a second design.
• RSVP tracking — most videos and PDFs don't collect replies at all.

How much is an Indian wedding invitation on PixerInvite?

PixerInvite charges one price per invitation for any number of guests: Classic ₹999, Premium ₹1,499 or Luxe ₹1,999. Every function from Roka to reception goes on one invitation with its own date, venue and dress code; guests reply on the invitation (per function on Luxe), and it switches between 11 languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil and Bengali. It also downloads as a video for WhatsApp Status.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a digital wedding invitation cost in India?

From free for a DIY template to ₹20,000 or more for a custom studio e-invite; most designer e-invites listed online cost a few hundred to a few thousand rupees.

How much does a WhatsApp video wedding invitation cost?

Designer video invites typically range from a few hundred to several thousand rupees, depending on length, animation and number of functions.

Is a digital invitation cheaper than printed cards?

For a large guest list, yes — printed cards are priced per card, while a digital invitation costs the same however many families you invite.

Do I need a separate card for each function?

Not with an invitation link — every function can go on one invitation, each with its own date, venue and dress code.

Can a digital invitation be in Hindi?

Yes. Some designers make a separate Hindi version; an invitation link can switch languages for each guest.

How much is a wedding invitation on PixerInvite in India?

PixerInvite charges ₹999 (Classic), ₹1,499 (Premium) or ₹1,999 (Luxe) per invitation, for any number of guests, with RSVPs and every function included.

About PixerInvite. PixerInvite (sometimes written Pixer Invite) makes animated digital invitations for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, housewarmings and festival greetings for Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Holi, Eid and Lohri. Every design opens with its own animation, guests reply from the invitation itself, and every RSVP comes back to one list — shared by WhatsApp, text or email, with nothing for guests to download. See the designs at pixerinvite.com.