invitation enclosures, help?!

amylbell

so I am trying to cut costs on the pretty invites I want...is everyone doing a response card/postcard and an enclosure wtih directions.....does it look bad if i just have the wedding info on the invite and make people get their own directions???  here is what I am thinking......many apologizes for it's ginormous size..imagine it in light green.....this is from weddingpaperdivas...any other good locals...hitting paperfling next week

tcook212

Is your wedding local (i.e. not destination)?  If it's local, I don't think you need to include enclosure cards.  I think with the address on the invite, you will be fine and people can get their own directions.  Btw, these are really cute.

dbraulik

I like that invite!I don't think it's bad not to include a map. So many people have GPS' and know about mapquest and google maps that as long as the address is on it, I think you're fine. If you're extra worried about it though, you could always have directions on your website.

sjlarobadiere

It may save money but the older guests or even oot guests may expect a directions page to be in your invite. If I were a guest I would want one...personally it's because I know that mapquest or google dosen't always give you the best directions or even the right directions! I think you could just make it super simple map on one side with worded directions on the other. I'm DIYing mine (like many of us) which can totally cut down the cost.GOOD LUCK!

carrieoz_76

Maps and directions are nice, but not required.  You could also set up an account on weddingmapper.com (their basic package is free) and link to it on your wedding website - that's one thing we're doing.  Then make sure to put your wedding website link on your RSVP insert or somewhere on your invite.

carrieoz_76

Btw, ppl managed to get around even BEFORE gps and google maps if you can believe it.  I actually have a real live actual book of NW maps in my car, and I know other non-internet-connected folks who regularly rely on the same.They'll be able to find your location with just an address even if they don't have a computer.  It's just nice thing for you to add if you want to.

sarack

I also agree that directions are nice but not required. Yes mapquest doesn't always give the best directions but you will likely have some one's cell phone number that is going and you can call them and ask. I don't think its necessary at all. Invites look really cute if that is what you are going for!

amylbell

thanks ya'll..they fit my rustic elegance them...we'll see..thanks for the insight!

sjlarobadiere

Whoa! my answer wasn't liked huh? haha! I just think a map/directions insert makes a nice addition to an invitation suite. I'm doing one because my venue is always hard for ME to find! Plus, I feel like my guests are going to already have to make it out to the west coast for my wedding so I figure give them one less grievance ya know!  

carrieoz_76

steph - I didn't mean to imply that I didn't like your response. I was just trying to point out that people managed to get to weddings before the internet, and even if they don't have the internet, they'll keep being able to do that. I think we forget that, sometimes - especially those young enough to have only ever had mapquest/google maps/gps to rely on for directions.

amylbell

mom says i have to have one...bm says it's a waste of space...maybe i'll split the difference and just give them to the old people and out of towners

sjlarobadiere

LOL! Amy thats a great idea!!!Oh I know you didn't mean that you didn't like my post. I think it's silly to argue of such things! Of course they got around that's why I think a map in an invitation suite is helpful! Amy, make sure you show us how everything turns out!!!

jennyann28

I think, if you decide to use one, that's something that would be really easy to DIY.

KST_

I'm specifically doing some things slightly different in an effort to include some eco choices. I'm not all organic hemp wedding gown, you must bike to the location eco, but small choices still help. One thing I'm doing is skipping response card/postcard and maps. Just including a small business card sized insert directing them to our website for RSVP and map, plus alt address/phone number for those who don't internet. Since my ceremony and reception are at 2 separate locations, I plan on having a basket with some maps to the reception at the ceremony for those who need it or forgot theirs.I think splitting the difference and doing a map for the OOT and older folks is a good compromise. And it's easy to DIY your own directions/map. In fact, you could take the image of the invite and modify it to tie it all together (I can help if you need).