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How QR Codes Can Improve Invitations
You can put a lot of time and energy into planning events. The last thing you want is to be chasing up guests to RSVP on time.
This is where a QR code invitation comes in — make the whole thing a hassle-free experience.
- Easy RSVP: Guests can respond instantly with a quick scan of the QR code
- Access to additional information: Include links to maps, gift registries, event schedules, and more.
- Save space: Keep your invitation design simple, with more detailed information saved digitally in the QR.
- Engage and entertain: Enhance guest experience with interactive elements such as videos or photo galleries.
Guide to Adding QR Codes on Invitations and RSVP
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Design your invitation
It’s a good idea to start with the invitation design itself. Think about the important elements to include on the physical invite and what you can save for the QR link. Leave space to incorporate the code.
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Generate a QR for your invitation
Use our QR code generator. You can tailor your code to your needs. Use an Event QR Code to link to a digital RSVP or information about the event. Or, you can just use a URL QR Code to link directly to a website.
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Match your QR code with the rest of the invitation design
Make use of our design tools to personalize your code and bring the appearance in line with your invitation. Add a matching color scheme, play around with size and form, and add a border or a frame.
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Add the QR to your invitation
Download your finished code. Then, incorporate the QR code into your invitation design, ensuring it complements the overall aesthetic. Test it to ensure it works. Then, send the invites to the printers!
Best Practices for QR Codes on Invitations
Make sure your QR stands out on the invitation
Place the QR code in a clear, unobstructed area of the invitation to ensure it can be easily scanned.
It’s a good idea to use a color that contrasts with the background of the invitation, while keeping it consistent with the overall color scheme.
Use a high-resolution image of the QR code to avoid any scanning issues due to pixelation.
“Scan to RSVP”
It’s often surprising how effective a short instruction can be. Include a brief piece of text with your QR code, such as “Scan to RSVP” or “Scan for Details”, and watch as more people scan their invite.
You can easily add an instruction like this to your invitation using our QR Code Generator.
This tip doesn’t just work for RSVP QR Codes — you can try this technique with any QR.
Use the QR to give guests what they need
A QR code on an invitation should be useful for the person scanning it.
For example, if they need to sign up to attend, it should send them to a digital RSVP checkbox.
If event details are more useful, direct them to a page showing this information.
You can include any kind of content you think guests might need or interact with.
Test before printing your invites
The last thing you want is to print a load of invitations with faulty codes on them. Always test QRs to make doubly sure they work on various devices and QR code scanning apps.
It’s worth saying that QR codes generated on our site almost never encounter any issues. But, you can never be too sure, so always test them anyway!
Ready to make your business stand out? Design your QR code today!
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Wedding invitations
A fantastic idea for wedding invitations is a QR code for RSVP, allowing guests to confirm immediately by scanning and tapping. You could also use the QR code to link to the couple’s wedding website, complete with the event schedule and registry.
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Birthday party invitations
A birthday invitation with a QR code is an ideal way to share important information about the party. Include the time, date, address, or even direct guests to a Google Map location of the venue.
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Corporate events
Make your corporate event invitation interactive with a QR code leading to an online RSVP form and event details.
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Baby shower invitations
Try putting a QR on your baby shower invitation. Scanning could open a photo gallery of the expecting parents and gift registry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn how to add a QR code to an invitation with these steps:
- Generate a QR code using our online QR Code Generator.
- Download the image.
- Import the QR into your invitation design using graphic design software or a template.
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Use graphic design software to create your invites. Once you’ve generated your QR code, import the file into your invitation design project.
Ensure the QR code complements the design by placing it strategically. It should be clearly visible but not intrusive.
Use design elements to blend the QR code into the overall aesthetic of the invitation.
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QR codes are an excellent option to share information about your wedding. Putting them on invitations is the modern way to effectively collect RSVPs and provide guests with details.
The 2 most popular options are to link the QR code to an RSVP form or to a landing page or website with details about the wedding.
You could also use the QR to direct guests to your gift registry or food menus, for example.