You already know that the invitation – to any event – will let your guests now what type of party they will be attending: formal or casual, beach or ballroom. While you want to make a statement with your invites, sometimes it’s hard to find a stylish and affordable one.

Pingg, a new online invitation company, offers beautiful e-vitations for free! Yes, that’s right, for free!

It’s so simple: Pick your occasion and then choose from hundreds of designs for the right image. (Their photos are beautiful.) Simply add your event details, guest list and click send. For a small fee you can send the e-vitation by text message. Your guests can RSVP online and there’s an event Web page to help you keep track of them. You can also add a link to your registry and upload photos and video.

While I’m still a fan of sending a more traditional (read: tangible) wedding invitation to your guests for the big day, I think Pingg e-vitations are a great source for invites for every other wedding-related party: engagement party, the shower, bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid luncheon and post-wedding brunch.