MARIECARD GUIDE
Mobile invitation planning workbook: 20 checks before publishing
The most common invitation problems are not visual. They are missing details, untested links, and information that was never confirmed. This workbook follows the guest journey and works for weddings, first birthdays, birthdays, and small events. Your checked items stay in this browser and are not sent to MarieCard.
Content reviewed: 2026-10-08
PRACTICAL WORKBOOK
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1. Establish one source of truth
Dates, times, venue names, and addresses often live across contracts and message threads. Create one final set of facts confirmed by the family or event contact and use it everywhere.
If the venue has multiple halls, floors, or entrances, the building name is not enough. Include the hall, floor, arrival window, and any check-in instructions.
- Match the written date with the correct weekday
- Use one clear time format and include the time zone when relevant
- Compare the map result with the real entrance
- Separate ceremony and meal times when they differ
2. Explain the final 500 meters
A map can reach the building but still miss the parking entrance, shuttle pickup, station exit, or indoor route. Directions should complete the last part of the journey from the nearest useful landmark to the event door.
For guests using wheelchairs, strollers, or mobility aids, confirm elevators, steps, ramps, accessible restrooms, and the distance from parking or transit.
3. Decide what belongs on a public link
A recipient can forward a public invitation. Share identifiable photos, phone numbers, account details, and children's photos only when they are necessary and the people involved understand the audience.
Do not copy a generic greeting without review. Add one or two details that sound like the couple or host, and separate the personal message from practical information.
4. Test as a first-time guest
Ask someone who did not help build the invitation to find the date, venue, parking, and contact method within 30 seconds. Creators already know the answers and can easily miss gaps.
Open the page on both Android and iPhone when possible. Test the messaging preview, map buttons, phone links, copy controls, gallery, and image viewer instead of reviewing only the editor.
5. Plan for after the event
An invitation is both an event guide and a public page containing personal information. Decide when the link should expire and what photos or contact details should be removed after the event.
MarieCard applies a public expiration policy after the event date. The live link and editable account data have different purposes, so review the Privacy Policy and Terms as part of planning.
Frequently asked questions
Is my checklist saved to my account?
No. Workbook progress is stored only in this browser's local storage and is not sent with your invitation or account data.
Must every item be complete before publishing?
The workbook is a quality aid, not a mandatory gate. Skip items that do not apply, but always verify the event facts, public information, and destination links.
Who should perform the final review?
Use one family member who knows the event facts and one friend seeing the invitation for the first time. Together they can catch both factual and usability problems.