— Digital invitations
Digital grand opening invitations
Short answer
What is a digital grand opening invitation and how much does it cost?
A digital grand opening invitation is one link that opens on a guest's phone with your business name, the opening day, a map and an RSVP form. On Digitally Invite, Grand opening is its own occasion and it costs €29.99 one-time, live for 12 months, and the exact price for your country is on the order page. You send the link to customers and neighbours by WhatsApp, text or email.
A digital grand opening invitation is one link you send to neighbours, customers and friends, and it opens on their phones with your business name, the opening day, a map and an RSVP form. On Digitally Invite, Grand opening is its own occasion. The business name sits large at the top, and the host's name goes in the line above it and in the note.
What's on the invitation
- Your business name, and a second name if two businesses open together
- A line above the name saying who is inviting
- The opening day and a countdown to it
- A schedule, for example ribbon cutting, refreshments and music
- Your address on a map with a Directions button
- An RSVP form that asks how many people are coming, and an add to calendar button
- Photos of the place and a song, if you add them
What changes when you choose Grand opening
The name field asks for the business name and prints it at the top. The second field is optional, for a partner business opening on the same day. The invitation is titled for the opening, and that's what guests see in their calendar.
There's no separate host field, because a second name would appear next to the business name. Most owners write "Anna and Mark Hill invite you to the opening" in the line above the name and sign a few lines in the note to guests.
Soft opening or grand opening
A soft opening is a quiet first service for friends, neighbours and a few regulars before the doors open to everyone. The guest list is small and the RSVP matters, because a new kitchen can only cook for so many. A grand opening is the public day. The same invitation works for both, and some owners send one for each.
Why an RSVP helps an opening
Food, drinks and staff are planned around the headcount. Guests say in the form whether they're coming and how many they'll bring, and the replies collect in your guest panel, where you can download them as a CSV file. If the doors are open to anyone walking past, use the form for the invited guests only.
Where to share the link
Send it to suppliers and neighbouring shops by WhatsApp or text, to past customers by email, and put it in your social media bio for the week before. The link is the same for everyone. Your panel shows who filled in the form, not who opened the link.
Opening designs
Ivory, Olive and Bloom are live for grand openings. All three open with a wax-sealed envelope that carries your business initial, and none of the scenes shows anything that belongs to a wedding. Ivory suits a boutique, a studio or an office, Olive's olive branch suits a café or a restaurant, Bloom is light and floral.
Price
It costs €29.99 one-time, live for 12 months, with no subscription. The order page shows the exact price for your country, and the number of guests doesn't change it. After the opening, the link keeps showing your address and map until it closes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add my logo?
There's no separate logo field. Upload a photo with your logo as the cover photo or in the gallery, and the seal carries your business initial.
How far ahead should I send grand opening invitations?
A week or two ahead of the opening day. A short reminder a day or two before helps in a busy week. You send the reminder yourself, we don't message your guests.
Should a grand opening invitation have a gift section?
Usually not. The gift section is optional, and when it's off it doesn't appear on the invitation at all.
How much is a digital grand opening invitation?
It costs €29.99, one time. The order page shows the exact price for your country.