Wedding Stationery Explained: Maps and Directions Cards
What is it?
Pretty much what it sounds like! A visual guide to where your venue is located in reference to all of the other spots your guests may need to visit (rehearsal dinner, hotel.) It can also serve as a guide to your favorite local hangouts, so while you’re prepping for the wedding on the day of, your guests can be enjoying your city. If you don’t want to go for a full on map, a directions card allows you to succinctly inform your guests of any important information. For example, if it’s tricky to get from your ceremony venue to your reception venue, a directions card is a great way to ensure nobody gets lost!)
When should I send it out?
It should be included with your invitation, which we recommend sending out 8-12 weeks before the wedding.
What information should I include?
At a minimum it should include directions from your ceremony site to your venue site. If you’re doing a map, it should have your ceremony and reception places marked. However, you definitely don’t need to stop there, especially if you’re doing a map. Having hotels marked, points of interest for your guests, and even place that are special to you, like where you first met, or where you currently live, are all great options. The sky is the limit!
Why should I care?
This can be a really fun addition to your suite. It is helpful and informative for your guests, but beyond that, it’s a great way to add creative flair to your invitation suite. We especially love creating custom illustrations for all of your favorite spots - the variations are endless, and it’s a great way to expand on your wedding style without having to cram it all into one invitation card. It’s also a great keepsake for you, after the wedding is over.
