"There's More You Can Do with Invitations! Essential Infection Control Measures for Weddings: How to Alleviate Crowding at the Reception"

2020.09.06 published

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What should be changed for infection control measures?

A major theme for couples holding weddings during this time is, "How to incorporate infection control measures."

Of course, everyone wants to reduce risks and ensure guests feel safe...

✅ Asking the reception staff to wear face shields

✅ Dividing guest tables with partitions

But is this truly comfortable for the guests...? It's a matter worth pondering.

While we want to consider infection control as much as possible, it is still a wedding.

To allow guests to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, how can we implement measures that do not look overly imposing as "infection control"? We need to think about how to make this time enjoyable while maintaining the usual appearance of a wedding.

Is the most congested area the【Receptions】?!

First, one effective approach is to change the style of the wedding reception, which is seen as prone to congestion.

Recently, an increasing number of couples are opting for guest cards instead of a guest book for simplicity in the reception process, and some are scheduling reception times in groups...

Essentially, if we【eliminate the reception】 altogether, we could avoid congestion from lines, eliminate the need for face-to-face interaction, and reduce contact with a large number of unspecified individuals.

(Especially during this time, asking guests to manage the reception can also become a burden, making it better to avoid it!)

Recommended services for reception measures ♩

Especially in this day and age.

There are services designed to reduce infection risks for everyone while allowing the couple to interact with their guests...

One is the "Kuruka" service from Digital Bird, which allows for online (or cashless) invitations, day-of reception, and gift money transactions for weddings. ♡

While there have been services like "WEB Invitations" and "Online Gift Money" before, there were concerns when it came to actually using them, such as "Would people think it's rude to have only an online invitation?" or "Would people think it's cold to ask for gift money via credit card?" These concerns often made the barrier to adoption quite high.

But!

Choosing online and cashless options during this time is not just convenient—if we think about it as "a measure against infections," how does that sound?

Guests who were previously negative about online invitations may feel reassured, thinking, "Oh, the couple is also taking COVID measures!"

What might have previously been viewed as a negative impression—an online invitation or online gift money—could now be seen positively.

A service that is safe and convenient for both guests and the couple ♡

Digital Bird’s "Kuruka" service offers:

✅ WEB invitations

✅ RSVP responses

✅ Online registration

✅ Online gift money payment

All of these services can be completed online. *

The process is as follows:

① The couple creates a WEB invitation.

② The couple sends the WEB invitation to guests via email or LINE.

③ Guests respond to the RSVP and pay the gift money online.

④ On the wedding day, guests scan the QR code sent with the WEB invitation at the venue to complete registration!

⑤ Without needing face-to-face interactions at the reception, they can head straight to the ceremony or banquet hall. *

Since both the reception and the gift money transactions can be completed via the initial WEB invitation, it's very convenient. Everything can be done online, eliminating the chance of a congested reception area and simplifying the process of gift money transactions. ♩

➡ Official website here＊

The WEB invitation "Kuruka" is available without any limits on the number of invitees for just 4,800 yen. *

(Incredible price...!)

If we were to send paper invitations to 50 people:

- Invitation set: 400 yen × 50 people = 20,000 yen

- Postage: 84 yen × 50 people = 4,200 yen

- Reply postcard postage: 63 yen × 50 people = 3,150 yen

In total, it would cost about 27,350 yen, but the online invitation includes online registration and online gift money, all for just 4,800 yen.

By being able to implement infection control measures, we can save over 90% on the costs related to invitations, registrations, and the handing over of gift money! ♡

Since RSVP confirmations and gift money transactions can be done online:

Guests benefit from

✅ Not having to send a reply postcard

✅ Not needing to prepare new bills for the gift money

✅ Not needing to provide envelopes or wrappers for the gift money

✅ Even if they intend to decline, they can pay gift money online right away

✅ Eliminating the infection risk at the reception

This provides benefits for guests, while for the couple:

✅ Savings on the cost of reply postcards

✅ Savings on reply postcard postage

✅ No risk of managing cash on the day

These are the advantages! *

➡ Details on the online invitation service here

<What about cashless gift money?>

Paying gift money online seems convenient, but the couple might be worried about how guests will react.

It's a gesture made with everyone's best interests in mind, but it would be sad if anyone felt a little uncomfortable about "moving gift money online"!

To alleviate these concerns, this kind of message can be included in the WEB invitation: *

If guests think, "If they are going this far with infection control measures, they must be concerned about other things too. I can attend with peace of mind," that would be delightful! *

But still, I feel uneasy without paper invitations...! ＞＜

While Kuruka offers the attractive feature of completing the invitation, gift money payment, and registration all online, there may be brides who think:

“Older guests might find it difficult online...”

“There are many business associates; I’d prefer to give paper invitations...”

For those situations:

✅ "Ureshika," which eliminates the reception

✅ "Marika," which allows for online gift money payments

These services are also available, so feel at ease! ♡

<Ureshika: Ticket Type>

The ticket-type "Ureshika" is included with the invitations. The process is:

① Include tickets with the paper invitations

② Guests scan the QR code on their tickets to RSVP and pay gift money online.

③ On the wedding day, they bring the tickets, and like at a movie theater, present their tickets for registration. ♩

This is a hybrid method combining paper invitations with online registration and gift money! *

➡ Details on the online registration service here

<Ureshika: Escort Card Type>

The escort card type "Ureshika" works as follows:

① Send out the paper invitations (and include a reply postcard for RSVPs).

② On the wedding day, place the tickets with guests' names like escort cards.

③ Guests take their ticket and scan the QR code for registration. *

This can be combined with the WEB invitation "Kuruka" (which requires guests to show the QR code on the day), or it can be used together with the next service "Marika," which allows online gift money payments. *

➡ Details on the online registration service here

<Marika>

"Marika" allows guests to pay gift money online. The process is:

① Include the Marika card with the invitations

② Guests scan the QR code on the card to RSVP and pay gift money online

③ Guests can complete registration in the usual way.

Oftentimes, money is considered very dirty.... Given the current situation, it might be a good option to minimize exchanges while still having a reception to reduce risks. *

➡ Details on the online gift money service here

A message from the service developers to wedding couples nationwide.

This section is not just a service introduction but a message from the president of Digital Bird, who created the online invitation, reception, and gift money services.

***Message to the Couples***

In these times of COVID-19, many may feel anxious about holding a wedding, but for those who decide to move forward despite the challenges, I believe they should have no regrets. Therefore, we hastily developed this online series.

We put a lot of thought into how to make it user-friendly and have even considered how to help older adults use it.

Even after the release, we are committed to continually improving our services so that everyone will want to use them.

I sincerely hope that your wedding will be memorable, and we will do our utmost to support those who are currently struggling.

Additionally, I want to especially convey this message to grooms across the country.

In this chaotic time due to COVID-19, where the shape and goals of weddings seem unclear, it is the groom who should take action to support the bride.

Even if you decide to have a wedding, the bride may feel fatigued and anxious due to external voices and may struggle to take action.

While there’s no absolute solution to infection measures, efforts can still be made to get closer to that goal. Please listen to the concerns on-site leading up to the day, verifying actual wedding infection measures, and eliminate risks one by one. Instead of leaving it to chance, making efforts that allow the bride to feel secure will surely lead to a better future for both of you.

We are cheering for you, so do your best!

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Convenient, and also a measure!

We introduced the heartfelt services from Digital Bird designed to minimize risks from viruses using IT.

This way, we can avoid congestion at receptions while being convenient, making it a win-win for both guests and the couple! ♡

Both Digital Bird and Marry are committed to supporting couples who are getting married!

This is a service that we definitely want the couples about to hold their weddings to know about and consider! ♡

➡ Official website here＊