How To Include Directions With Your Invitation

The last wedding ceremony I attended was out of town in a church I had never been to. I neglected to google for directions before I left, and since it was the day of the wedding, it seemed no one was answering their cell, so finding the place was quite a hassle. In this modern age of computers and GPS navigation built into our cars and phones, bad directions should be a thing of the past. Unfortunately though, they are not.

Have you ever missed, or arrived late, to a wedding because of inaccurate or insufficient directions? Do you have difficulties understanding the short instructions included in most invitations on how to find the venue? When planning your wedding, be sure to avoid these problems by following a few simple rules:

It is important to include a directions card along with the invitation set. Out of town guests or those unfamiliar with the area will be thankful for the assistance. These inserts should not be photocopies, but should be printed on similar paper (if not the same) and in the same style as the rest of your invitations. Budget-conscious brides often opt to digitally print their direction cards.

Make the instructions as clear and understandable as possible. If it is a location that people are likely to miss or mix up, then include a small map of the specific area.



Include a complete address (including zip code) of the venue so those "technologically inclined" guests can input the info into Google Maps or their favorite GPS gadget.

Don't forget to print the name of the venue and the phone number on the directions card. Guests need to know both what to look for and how to call for directions if needed.