When it comes to wedding stationery, your invitation says everything, but your wedding details card, also known as an enclosure card, is what lets guests know they’ll be taken care of for the duration of the event. This little but crucial piece of paper serves as a road map for your guests, providing all the logistical details that won’t fit your main wedding invitation. Consider it your opportunity to reduce confusion, cut down on questions, and make it as easy for those you love to get the most out of the day.

If you’re not sure what should even be included on your wedding details card, let us break down everything you should include.

1. Wedding Website (The Ultimate Information Hub)

First and foremost, don’t forget to include your wedding website URL in your wedding details card. This is the richest and deepest font of information for your guests. From your story of love to engagement photographs, travel tips, RSVP form, and registry, your website is the one-stop location for your wedding.

What to link to: The hyperlink only. Keep it short, easy to read, and typo-proof. It’s not that you have to write a paragraph — just:

“For further information, please visit our website: www.EmmaAndRyan2025. com”

2. Transportation & Parking Details

Stave off the panic of “Where do we park?” and “How do we get there?” by arming your guests with the transportation details they’ll require.

What to include:

• Parking Info: Let users know if there’s parking available on the premises (valet information is not required). Be sure to mention any passes or fees needed.
• Shuttle Services: If you’re doing guest shuttles, share times and pick-up and drop-off locations.
• Ride-sharing details: If you wish, you can then include a note that the venue is accessible by Uber/Lyft/local taxis.
• Public Transport: Don’t forget to mention where the closest bus stops or train stations are in the city venues.

3. Accommodation Information

If you have out-of-towners visiting, this is a nice thing to do as well as a logistical lifesaver. Please provide them with clear choices to make it easier to plan their trip.

What to include:

• Hotel Blocks: If you have booked hotel blocks, provide the hotel names, addresses, telephone numbers, booking codes, and the date reservations need to be made. Visiting that.
• Suggested Hotels: While none were booked as room blocks, you may want to recommend some hotels in the area at various price points.
• Hotel Trans: Inform us of any hotels offering shuttles or group trans.

Example:

“Accommodations are being held at the Grandview Hotel under ‘Taylor-Jones Wedding. To reserve, call (555) 123-4567 by June 1.”

4. Dress Code in Wedding Details Card

You want guests to know what to wear, but a little guidance in the right direction is always welcome. List your dress code to ensure your guests will be dressed appropriately for your event.

What to include:

Keep it short and specific—like:

‘‘Formal Attire,’’ ‘‘Black Tie Optional,’’ ‘‘Garden Party Chic,’’ or ‘‘Cocktail Attire.’’

Nix the vague sounds; guests will know if they’re bringing out the tux or the sundress.

5. Event Timelines Beyond the Ceremony

The main wedding invitation only lists the ceremony time, but your wedding details card can delve deeper into the schedule: Everything from prenuptial activities to when the last dance will take place.

What to include:

• Cocktail Hour: Hours and if it is off-site.
• Reception Time & Location: This is very useful if the reception location is different from where the ceremony took place.
• After-Party: If there’s a late-night party, inform guests of where and when.

This allows guests to pace themselves and anticipate what will happen throughout the party.

6. Registry Information

Generally, wedding gift registry information is not noted directly on the invitation. Instead, it’s your wedding details card that’s the rightful spot to make the reference — quietly and politely.

What to include:

Mention where you’re registered:

• “You being here is the best gift. If you’d like to show your support, we are registered at Crate & Barrel and Amazon.”
• Or lead them to your site:
• “Info on gift registry found on the wedding website.”

7. RSVP Information (If Not Using a Separate RSVP Card)

If you’re eschewing old-fashioned RSVP cards in preference for digital responses, the details card serves as an instruction manual.

What to include:

• If attending an RSVP invitation: e.g., “Please reply by September 1.”
• Website Instructions for RSVP: i.e., “Please RSVP at www. OurWeddingSite.com. com.”
• Allergies or Special Requests: How to inform you (the host) of any restrictions.

This is also where you might want to add a note if you are accepting RSVPs in other forms than online like, such as by phone, email, or text — especially for a more laid-back affair.

8. Child Policy (If Applicable)

This is a delicate one, so phrase it carefully. Whether you’re hosting a kids-free bash or leaving a little bit of room for the littles, let your intentions be known.

What to include:

Gentle phrasing works best:

“We love your little ones, but this is an adults-only celebration.”

Or,

“Welcome, children over the age of 10.”

This ultimately bypasses any uncomfortable follow-up conversations.

9. Health & Safety Protocols (If needed)

Post-pandemic, people are more likely to find health and safety info on details cards. This could include asking you to get vaccinated, whether to wear a mask, and respond to health-screening questions.

What to include:

Direct, non-alarming language like:

“We ask all guests to be fully vaccinated.”

Or,

“Masks will be available for guests who would like to wear them indoors.”

Plus, use your wedding website to point guests toward the latest policies.

Final Thoughts

When creating your wedding details card, keep in mind that you want to inform, not inundate. Please keep it to the basics, keep the language simple, and always refer guests to your MWE for anything else that falls outside the card. Whether you’re arranging a black-tie ballroom affair or a casual backyard gathering, a well-curated details card helps your guests feel informed and excited, so all they have to do is show up and party with you.