What to Put on a Wedding Details Card

The short answer

A details card carries everything practical that would clutter the invitation: how to get there, where to stay, what time to arrive, what to wear, and how to reply.

The invitation says who, when and where. The details card answers the questions guests would otherwise text you about.

What to include

Arrival time — say "Please arrive by 1.30pm for a 2pm ceremony" rather than only the ceremony time.

Travel and parking — the nearest town, whether there is on-site parking, and whether cars can be left overnight.

Accommodation — one or two options with a rough price level, and any room block or code.

Transport — pick-up points and times for any coach or shuttle.

Dress code — two or three plain words, plus a note about grass or gravel if heels are a problem.

RSVP — the deadline and one way to reply. Repeating three different methods slows people down.

What to leave off

Gift wording beyond a single short line, the full running order of the day, and anything that might still change. Put changeable information on your wedding website and link to it.

Wording you can copy

Getting there: Ballyhannon House, Quin, Co. Clare. Free parking on site; cars may be collected the following morning.

Staying over: A limited number of rooms are held at the house until 1 May. Nearby options are listed on our website.

Dress code: Formal — please note the ceremony is on grass.

Replies: Please let us know by 1 June at hello@ourwedding.example.

Size and format

A details card is usually smaller than the invitation — A6 or DL is common — so it tucks in behind it. Keep the same fonts and palette as the invitation so the set still reads as one design.