SimplEvitations
The Client
SimplEvitations is an innovative new way to send wedding announcements and invitations. Their goal is to make certain each bride is completely satisfied with the simplicity of this process without compromising elegance and good taste, at a fraction of the cost of traditional invitations.
The Solution
The site was programmed using a combination of Ruby on Rails, HTML/CSS, XML and Flash. Visitors can upload photos, music, and add text to create their own personalized invitation.
Invitations can be created and previewed for free. After a visitor is happy with their invitation, the site then integrates with PayPal to accept payments and allows the invitation to be sent to an email invitation list.
The site also features options to allow guest RSVPs, sending Thank You emails after the wedding, and managing multiple secondary events – each with their own unique invitation list.
Visit www.simplevitations.com to view the website and try creating your own invitation.
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