Details Card Wording
Wedding Arrival Time Wording
Use wedding arrival time wording for practical information that would clutter the main invitation. Put the key instruction first, then add only the detail guests need.
The details card is where practical information can be direct without overcrowding the invitation. Use these wedding arrival time wording examples to tell guests when to arrive before the ceremony starts, then edit the placeholders to match your venue and plans.
Where to use this wording
Wedding details card, information insert or wedding website
Wedding Arrival Time Wording examples
Formal
Please arrive by 1.30pm for our 2pm ceremony.
Modern
Guest arrival: 1.15–1.40pm. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2pm.
Warm
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the ceremony to allow time for parking and seating.
Short
Doors open at 1.15pm. Please be seated by 1.50pm.
Friendly
Ceremony starts at 2pm sharp, so please aim to arrive no later than 1.30pm.
Alternative
Arrival from 1.15pm / Guests seated 1.50pm / Ceremony 2pm.
Frequently asked questions
What should guests learn from wedding arrival time wording?
Use the details card to tell guests when to arrive before the ceremony starts. Put the key instruction first, then add only the practical detail guests need to act on it confidently.
Should I tell guests when to arrive as well as when the ceremony starts?
Yes if punctuality matters. Give a recommended arrival time that allows for parking, seating and venue checks, while keeping the official ceremony start time separate.
Does wedding arrival time belong on the details card or the wedding website?
For wedding arrival time, use the details card when guests need the information close at hand and the website when it is longer or likely to change. Wedding details card, information insert or wedding website is the natural placement; repeat only the one essential instruction if missing it could cause a problem.