Premium Birthday Invitations That Don't Break the Bank
Jul 17, 2025
Premium Birthday Invitations That Don't Break the Piggy Bank
When it comes to birthday invitations, parents face an expensive choice: pay premium prices for basic features, or settle for free templates that look like everyone else's. Animated video birthday invitations break this false choice by offering premium quality at transparent, affordable pricing.
The Hidden Costs of "Popular" Platforms
Evite markets itself as convenient, but their premium features come with premium price tags. Want custom designs? That's extra. Need advanced RSVP tracking? Another fee. By the time you add the features that actually make a difference, you're paying significantly more than expected.
Paperless Post takes a different—but equally expensive—approach with their coin system. You buy "coins" to send invitations, and those coins disappear quickly. Sending invitations to 20 guests for a birthday party can easily cost $25-45 in coins, especially if you want anything beyond their most basic templates. The coin system makes it difficult to predict actual costs, and many parents discover they've spent far more than intended.
The Premium Features You Actually Need
Real premium birthday invitations should include:
Personalization that goes beyond template text
Animated video that captures personality and excitement
Music and sound effects that make invitations feel like entertainment
Mobile-first design that looks great on phones
Reliable RSVP tracking without complicated interfaces
Traditional platforms charge extra for these features or bundle them into expensive subscription plans that most parents don't need for a single party.
Transparent, Per-Invitation Pricing
BLAST uses a simple model: one fee per invitation created, with unlimited sends to your guest list. No coins to buy, no subscriptions to manage, no surprise charges for "premium" features.
Want to send follow-up reminders? Included. Need guests to forward the invitation to family members? They can, at no extra cost to you. The animated video, music, sound effects, and RSVP tracking are all part of the single invitation fee.
This pricing model means you pay once per invitation and get access to all features—animated video recording, fun audio themes, sound effects, and unlimited sends to your entire guest list.
The Real Cost Comparison
For a typical birthday party invitation:
Paperless Post: $25-45 in coins (depending on design choice)
Evite Premium: $22-40+ (for advanced features)
BLAST: One transparent fee with animated video, audio, and all premium features included
The difference isn't just cost—it's predictability. You know exactly what you'll pay before you start, with no hidden fees or surprise coin purchases.
Premium Quality Without Premium Hassle
True premium birthday invitations should feel special to create and exciting to receive. When your child records their own animated video invitation with music and sound effects that match their personality, you're creating something genuinely premium—not just expensive.
The audio component is especially powerful. Fun background music and sound effects transform a simple video message into entertainment that guests actually want to watch and share.
Value That Extends Beyond Price
When you factor in the time saved from better RSVP rates, the joy of creating something personal with your child (complete with their favorite sounds and music), and the positive responses from guests, animated video invitations deliver value that goes far beyond their price point.
Premium doesn't have to mean expensive. It just means getting better results for your investment.
Ready to skip the coin systems and subscription traps? Create premium animated video birthday invitations with music, sound effects, and transparent per-invite pricing. Your child's excitement and personality included at no extra charge.