Creating Your Invitation (Complete Guide)
Learn how to customize your invitation with your own style, step by step.
Creating Your Invitation
Found a template you like? Now let's fill it with your own information to create a unique invitation!
Opening the Editor
First Time Creation
- Find a design you like on the homepage or templates page
- Click the "Create Free" button
- The editor opens automatically
Editing an Existing Invitation
- After logging in, click the Dashboard menu
- Select My Invitations from the left menu
- Click the Edit button on the invitation you want to modify
Understanding the Layout
The editor screen is divided into two main parts:
Left - Content Input
- Where you enter names, dates, venues, and more
- Upload photos or change colors
- Add, delete, reorder, and hide sections
Right - Preview
- See how your invitation actually looks as you build it
- Displayed in a mobile phone frame
- Updates instantly as you make changes
Managing Sections
Your invitation is made up of multiple parts (sections). In the left sidebar:
- + Add: Insert a new section wherever you want
- Drag: Freely reorder sections
- Eye icon: Show or hide a section (hide without deleting)
- Delete: Remove sections you don't need
You can use up to 16 section types in total. Let's go through each one!
Section Guide
1. Hero
The very first screen guests see when they open your invitation.
What to enter:
- Title: e.g., "Jimin ♥ Wooyoung Are Getting Married" (for a first birthday, something like "You're Invited to Seojun's First Birthday")
- Subtitle: e.g., "Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM"
- Main names (groom/bride for weddings, the child's name for first birthdays, etc.)
- Hero photo: A photo taken on your phone works fine (horizontal photos recommended)
- Photo position: Adjust whether the names appear at the top, center, or bottom of the photo
- Text color/size: Adjustable individually
Choose a photo where faces aren't too close-up and both people appear together. Horizontal photos fill the screen beautifully!
2. Greeting
A warm message to your guests.
What to enter:
- Title: Default is "Our Invitation"
- Greeting message: Rich text editing supported (bold, italic, etc.)
- Host names (shown depending on category)
3. Date and Time
Tells guests when the event takes place.
What to enter:
- Title: Default is "Event Date & Time"
- Date: Select from the calendar
- Time: Choose AM/PM and the hour
- Description: e.g., "Dining is available from 11:30 AM, before the ceremony"
- Show calendar: Turn on to display a calendar on the invitation
4. Timeline
Shows the event schedule in order.
How to enter:
- Add a timeline item
- Enter the time and description for each item
- Drag to reorder
Example:
- 11:30 - Guest arrival and dining
- 12:00 - Ceremony begins
- 12:30 - Congratulatory song and speech
- 13:00 - Photo session
5. Gallery
Displays photos related to your event.
6 layout options:
| Layout | Description |
|---|---|
| Grid | 3-column grid arrangement |
| Slider | Swipe left/right slideshow |
| Masonry | Pinterest-style irregular layout |
| Polaroid | Casual instant-photo style |
| Carousel | Card-style slides (center emphasis) |
| Inline | Single-row horizontal layout |
How to upload photos:
- Click "Add Image"
- Upload multiple photos at once
- Drag to reorder
Photo size: Up to 10MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
Uploading too many photos can slow down your invitation. 5-10 photos is ideal.
6. Location
Tells guests how to find your venue.
What to enter:
- Venue name: e.g., "Grand Hyatt Seoul"
- Address: e.g., "322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul"
- Floor/Room: e.g., "Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor"
- Transit info: Subway and bus directions
- Parking info: Availability and hours
- Map: API-based map or upload a custom map image
Be sure to include walking time from the nearest subway station and parking availability. It makes finding the venue much easier for guests!
7. Couple Profile
A brief introduction of the main couple (or honorees).
What to enter:
- Title: Default is "About Us"
- Person 1 name/bio
- Person 2 name/bio
Names entered in the Hero section may be filled in automatically.
8. Contact
Phone numbers guests can call with questions.
How to enter:
- Click "Add Contact"
- Select the relationship (e.g., Groom, Groom's Father, Bride's Mother for weddings; Child's Father/Mother for first birthdays, etc.)
- Enter the name and phone number
- Drag to reorder
Phone numbers are formatted automatically when you enter digits only (e.g., 01012345678 → 010-1234-5678).
9. Gift Money / Account Info
Shows account numbers for sending gift money (congratulatory money).
How to enter:
- Click "Add Account"
- Select a bank (KakaoBank, Shinhan Bank, Kookmin Bank, etc.)
- Enter the account holder's name and account number
- Select the affiliation (groom/bride side, etc. for weddings)
Guests can copy the account number instantly with the "Copy" button next to it.
10. Guestbook
Where guests can leave congratulatory messages.
What to configure:
- Title: Default is "Guestbook"
- Description: e.g., "Please leave us your congratulations"
- Allow photo attachments: Turn on to let guests attach a photo with their message
- Require approval: Turn on so messages are published only after admin approval
- Max character count: Limit the message length
Inappropriate content can be deleted from the dashboard. Guests set a password when posting and can only delete their own message using that password.
11. RSVP
Lets guests let you know in advance whether they can attend.
What to configure:
- Title: Default is "RSVP"
- Description: e.g., "Letting us know your attendance helps a lot with meal preparation"
- Display style: Choose inline, modal, or popup
Information guests provide:
- Name, phone number
- Attendance status (Attending/Not Attending/Undecided)
- Side selection (groom/bride, etc.) - for events that need to distinguish between two sides, like weddings
- Number of guests: adults, children, and infants entered separately
- Meal preference
- Congratulatory message (optional)
12. Guest List
Displays confirmed guests on the invitation.
- Automatically shows RSVP attendees
- Add VIP guests (with photo/role)
- Add guests manually
- 3 display styles: chips, list, credits
See the Guest List Guide for details.
13. Gift Wishlist
A registry feature that lets guests reserve and purchase gifts.
- Register products with a purchase link (up to 20 items)
- Flow: guest reserves → confirms purchase → host verifies
- Premium-only feature
See the Wishlist Guide for details.
14. Info Guide
Displays additional information as a slideshow.
How to enter:
- Add a slide
- Enter content for each slide
- Guests can swipe through multiple slides of information
Example uses:
- Dress code guidance
- Detailed parking instructions
- Photo booth/event information
- COVID-19 safety guidelines
15. Countdown
Shows the time remaining until the event.
4 styles:
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
| Simple | Text-based countdown |
| Card | Card grid layout |
| FlipClock | Flip animation numbers |
| Typo | Typography-focused style |
Automatically calculated based on the date entered in the Date and Time section.
16. Photo Drop
A space where guests can share photos they've taken themselves.
What to configure:
- Title: Default is "Photo Drop"
- Description: e.g., "Please share your photos from the event"
Guests can upload their own photos, letting everyone gather memories together after the event.
Changing Colors and Design
Find the Theme Settings tab at the top of the left editing panel.
Theme Presets
Choose from presets like Minimal, Classic, Modern, Elegant, Romantic, Pastel, and Gold, or set your own custom colors.
Changing Colors
- Click "Primary Color"
- Pick your preferred color (color picker + direct hex input)
- The entire invitation's colors update at once
Changing Fonts
- Click "Font Selection"
- Choose your preferred font
- Use the size slider to adjust the overall text size
- Override font/size individually per section
Background Pattern
- Choose from a variety of background patterns
- Full background or border-only display
- Fixed background option while scrolling
Background Video
- Animated effects like flower petals or snow
- Loop playback setting
Background Music
- Preset music (Romantic, Modern, Traditional)
- Custom music URL supported
- Autoplay, loop, and volume settings
Scroll Animation
- Slide: Sections slide in as they appear
- Blur-Fade: Fades in from blurred to sharp
- Can be turned off
Choosing a Layout
Changing the layout changes the overall mood of your invitation. Which ones you can pick depends on the template's category. For personal events, these are the most commonly used:
Basic, Arch, Celebration, DateReveal, ElegantArch, GoldBorder, ModernMinimal, Party, Polaroid, Romantic
The layout is determined when you choose your template, and affects the Hero screen and overall structure.
Saving
How to Save
- Click the Save button at the top of the screen
- Confirm the "Saved" message
- Now you can come back and view it anytime, anywhere
Clearing your browsing history also clears any unsaved draft. Click Save often!
Preview
- The right side of the screen is the default preview
- Click the Preview eye icon at the top to view it full screen
- Press ESC to return to the editor
Frequently Asked Questions
My photo won't upload
- Check that the file is under 10MB
- Check that it's a JPG, PNG, or WEBP file
- Check your internet connection
- Try reducing the photo size (sending it to yourself via KakaoTalk automatically compresses it)
I can't save
- Check that you're logged in
- Check your internet connection
- Refresh the page and try again
- If it still doesn't work, contact customer support
I want to reorder sections
Drag a section in the left sidebar to the position you want.
I want to temporarily hide a section
Click the eye icon to hide it without deleting it. You can show it again later.
Need Help?
If you're having trouble creating your invitation, reach out via Contact Support!
Next Steps
Once you've finished creating your invitation: