Can I upload my own ecard design?

Use your custom-designed save the date or invitation as a digital ecard.

Plan requirement: Standard or Pro plan

Short answer: Yes, you can upload your own image design to use as the main visual for your ecard.

Uploading your design

  1. Go to Ecards > Save the Date or Invitation
  2. Look for the image/photo upload option
  3. Upload your custom design
  4. Adjust positioning as needed

Design requirements

For best results:
- Use high-resolution images (at least 1200px wide)
- Standard formats: JPG, PNG
- Portrait orientation often works best for ecards
- Keep important content away from edges

What you can customize

With your uploaded design:
- The main card image/visual
- Background colors
- Text overlay (optional)
- Button styling

What stays standard

Some elements remain consistent:
- Email template structure
- View Card button
- Unsubscribe link
- Website branding

Design tips

When creating your custom ecard:
- Include your names and date on the image
- Make text large enough to read on mobile
- Use colors that match your wedding theme
- Consider how it looks in email preview

Working with a designer

If you have a graphic designer:
- Share WedSites' recommended dimensions
- Request web-optimized files
- Ask for multiple sizes if needed
- Get both horizontal and vertical versions

Tips

  • Test how your design looks on mobile
  • Send yourself a preview before sending to guests
  • Keep file sizes reasonable for fast loading
  • Save your original design files for future edits

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