I have a true story to tell. One that involves my aunt, uncle, and grandfather. They were invited to a wedding in San Diego and had to travel from Los Angeles. They didn’t have a GPS system, so they pretty much have to rely on written directions. No map was included in the invitation. They were lost for 3 hours, never made it to the reception, reluctantly made it back home. They didn’t get to share in the memories of a cousin’s wedding.
When you’re about ready to send those invitations out, you should always keep in mind to attach a map. Those from out of town will surely appreciate it. If your wedding is out of town, everyone will appreciate it even more. I can’t stress the importance of having a map included in your invitation or even emailed out.
Now that I made you think about that, consider having your your map made. I have found 2 in mind:
- www.weddingmapper.com – this is a free service and a great tool. It’s very easy to use, it does all the research and you can also make a free wedding website. The concept it DIY. You can also map sites of hotels, local amusements, restaurants, you name it….great for out-of-town guests. I even used it for my wedding. In my experience, I did get a little stuck trying to figure out how to print it though, but through their customer service and emails, they helped me out in no time.
- www.idoweddingmaps.com – this service is a little different. They create map for you and you can purchase a pdf file of a map or printed ones already, so you don’t have to worry about the technicalities. Some people just want to have it all done for them without the hassle. On the downside, you can’t target all the local spots on the map like weddingmapper.com. But if it’s basic info that you want on a map, then this website is for you.
I hope you got some idea or direction (LOL) as to how you want to map your wedding location out. Please don’t forget the map!
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