Can I print the event information? Yes, you can print the event information from your event. On your Invitation page, click on the Print icon in the tool box below the event details and postcard image. It will open a page that summarizes the event information, including an event map if available. Here is what [...]

What is an event fund? How do I add an event fund to my invitation? The event fund module can be used to collect money for your event. It can be useful if you are collecting money to buy a group gift or are sharing event expenses. You can set a suggested amount for guests [...]

How do I add a poll to my invitation? Visit the Manage invitation tab at the top of your event page. In the Modules section of the left menu, click on “Map, Polls, Fund & Bring Along List”. Here you can set up your poll questions and also see whether the poll module is enabled [...]

What is the Bring Along List? The Bring Along List is our version of a “potluck list” or “list of supplies needed”.  It allows the host of an event to list out items they would like guests to bring or contribute. How do I add the Bring Along List to my event page? Visit the [...]

How do I map my event? Visit the “Manage Invitation” tab at the top of your event page. In the Modules section of the left menu, click on “Map, Polls, Fund & Bring Along List”. Here you can see whether the map module is enabled or disabled on your event page. If it is disabled, [...]

Can I add music to my online invitation? How do I do it? Yes you can.  The PurpleTrail design center allows you to add music to your invitation webpage. To add music to an existing invitation that has already been created, visit the manage invitation page for your event.  In the left menu, click on [...]

How do I upload photos to my online invitation webpage? Look for the “Event photos” module on your Invitation page. If the module is not showing on the page, check to make sure you have the module enabled (see “How do I enable and disable modules on my event page?“). Click on the “Upload photos” [...]

How do I enable and disable modules on my event page? Visit the “Manage Invitation” tab at the top of your event page. In the Modules section of the left menu, click on “Hide/show modules”. On this page you can select which sections or modules you want to appear on your invitation page. Once you [...]

How do I copy an event? In the Properties section of the left menu, click on “Copy event”. You will then be asked to confirm that you would like to copy the event. If you click on “yes”, a copy of the event will be created with all the current settings and guest list. This [...]

How do I make an event recurring? You can send reminders by visiting the “Manage Invitation” tab of your event. In the Properties section of the left menu, click on “Make event recurring”.  Here you can select the dates you would like your event to re-occur on, as well as make any changes to the [...]

Can anyone see my invitation? As the host, you can specify who can see your invitation. This is initially set in step 3 of the create an event process. To adjust these settings after your event has been created, visit the “Manage Invitation” tab at the top of your event page. Click on Event Settings [...]

How do I edit the details of my event? After your event has been created, you can edit the details of your event by visiting the Manage Invitation tab at the top of your event. In the event details section of the left menu, click on “Title and description”. On this page you can edit [...]

How do I send out reminders for my event? You can send reminders by visiting the “Manage Invitation” tab of your event. In the Communicate section of the left menu, click on Send Reminder. On this page, you can select who you would like the reminders to be sent to, and when. After you have [...]

How do I limit the number of RSVPs to my event? You can use Limit RSVP to only allow a pre-set number of Yes RSVPs. This can be useful if you have an event with a large guest list or a public event and you have limited space available. To limit the Yes RSVPs for [...]

How do I make my guest list private? To make your guest list private, click on the “Manage Invitation” tab at the top of your event. In the event details section of the left menu, click on “Event Settings”. The first question is “Is guest list visible to all guests?” Change your answer to this [...]

A guest said they did not receive their invitation. Why can’t I send an invitation to the same guest again? In order to send an invitation to a guest already invited, you must use the “Resend invite” page. To access this page, visit the Manage invitation tab at the top of your event page. In [...]

How do I invite guests to my event? After your event has been created, you can invite guests to your event by visiting the Manage Invitation tab at the top of your event.  Simply click on “add guests and send invites”. You can type your guest information one by one or paste a string of [...]

How do I create an online invitation? Step 1: Choose your design. Choose from over 5,000 designs created by our PurpleTrail Design Team. Search through PurpleTrail’s invitation designs by browsing through design categories or searching in the search box and entering keywords. For example, enter “baby shower”, and you will see all the baby shower [...]

Which designs can be used for Online Invitations, Ecards and Announcements? Any design on the website can be used for sending online, with a few types of cards excepted. The types of cards that cannot be sent online are as follows: Tri-fold cards Quad-fold cards Booklet cards You can choose from one of our designs [...]