What You Need To Know About Wedding Detail Cards
Your wedding invitations are the first thing guests will see before your big day, but what about all of the little details you want to share? From your wedding website to accommodations for out-of-town guests, you'll want to give your loved ones a list of all the information they might need. That's where detail cards come in.
What is a detail card?
A detail card is a small card that you include in your wedding invitation suite. It's the place where you can list things like your wedding website, registry information, accommodation information, and any other pertinent details that you don't want to include on your actual wedding invitation.
Using a detail card in your invitation suite also allows you to get creative with unique paper types, colors, and fonts. It's also a place where you can add more personalized details, like photos of yourselves and your venue. You can use this opportunity to speak directly to your guests and let them know how excited you are for them to celebrate with you.
When do I need to include one?
You should include a detail card when the invitation itself is not sufficient to give guests all of the necessary information. That can be directions to the ceremony, response card information, accommodations, dress code, etc. In other words, if there is key information that guests will need to know and it doesn't fit on the formal invitation, you'll need a detail card.
What to include on the card?
The best part about wedding detail cards is that they can be as creative or as simple as you’d like. Here are some things you might want to consider including on your card:
Your website: If you have a website set up, let people know what the URL is! If it has details about your wedding, they can go there instead of asking you continuously.
Directions: If your wedding is somewhere that people need directions to get to, include them on the card!
Dress code: People will appreciate knowing whether they should dress up, dress down or just come as they are.
Hotel information: If you have reserved a block of rooms at a hotel or if guests can stay with you in the place where you are hosting the reception, let them know this information.
Registry: Guests won't know where to find your registry unless you tell them!
Start Time: Don't let guests show up late because they didn't know when you wanted them to be there. This is vital for ceremonies and for receptions too!
End Time: It's just as important to let them know when the party ends. This is especially true if you have any guests that have a long drive home or have early morning flights.
Hopefully, these tips will help you create the perfect wedding detail card for your special day. Now that you have a general idea of what goes into creating it, make sure to get started early, and don't forget about having fun! Happy wedding planning!
