Free Wedding Maps

DIY Wedding Maps and Invitations


Create a Google Wedding Map



If you already have a Google account you can create a free online Google Map for your wedding guests and vendors to reference.

Today people like getting a printed map as well as looking at a more detailed map online while in route to the wedding and reception. Anyone can print a Google Map or access it from any smartphone anywhere in the World!

The reasons for having a wedding map online are many:

1. Late wedding changes in location(s) and times can EASILY be updated on an online Google map.

2. The map can be posted and emailed. Also, Wedding Vendors and late invites can be directed to the wedding without length direction information.

3. You don't have to deal with reprinted revisions to your wedding map if you do one online. Time is money and I know a lot of people who have had to throw out printed wedding maps due to wrong locations, routes, dates, times and errors. If you do the map and directions on a Google Map you have total control to change things the even on the day of the wedding.

You can easily create a free wedding map or any custom Google Map in minutes using the free Google Maps. The advantages to this are you have full control over creating the map that is clickable with your links and photos. Also, it is associated with your Google account and not some commercial third party host that could mine and sell any information you give them, or worse get hacked!
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DIY Wedding Map Help

Creating a Wedding Map in Google Earth

Steps to Create a Wedding Map

  1. Open Google Earth:
    • Access Google Earth via the web or download the desktop application (Google Earth Pro).
  2. Create a New Project:
    • In Google Earth Web, click on the "Projects" tab on the left-hand menu.
    • Select "New Project" and choose "Create project in Google Drive" to save it online.
    • In Google Earth Pro, create a new folder in the "Places" panel to organize your map.
  3. Add Locations:
    • Use the placemark tool (the pin icon) to add locations like the ceremony, reception, hotels, and attractions.
    • Add details like a description, website link, or photos by editing the placemark properties.
  4. Draw Paths and Areas:
    • Use the path tool to mark routes, such as shuttle routes or walking paths.
    • Use the polygon tool to highlight specific areas, such as parking or a designated photo spot.
  5. Add Custom Icons:
    • In Google Earth Pro:
      • Right-click on the placemark, select Properties (Windows) or Get Info (Mac), and click the icon to change it.
      • Click "Add Custom Icon" and upload your custom image.
    • In Google Earth Web:
      • When editing a placemark, click on the icon and choose Custom Icon to upload your file.

Where to Find Custom Wedding Icons

  • Flaticon – Search for wedding-related icons like rings, flowers, or cakes.
  • IconArchive – Offers a variety of icons for personal use.
  • Vecteezy – Free and premium wedding-themed icons.
  • Canva – Create or download wedding icons.

Tips for Custom Icons: Use PNG images with transparent backgrounds for a professional look. Optimize icon sizes to 64x64 pixels for clarity in Google Earth.

Sharing and Making the Map Public

  1. Share via Google Drive:
    • In Google Earth Web:
      • Open your project, click the Share button, and change the permissions to "Anyone with the link can view" or "Public."
      • Share the link with guests.
  2. Export as KML/KMZ:
    • In Google Earth Pro, right-click your project folder in the "Places" panel, select Save Place As, and save it as a KML/KMZ file.
    • Share the file via email or upload it to a website.
  3. Embed on a Website:
    • Use Google Earth Web to generate an embeddable link or iframe for websites.

Printing Your Map

  1. In Google Earth Pro:
    • Set your map view and click File > Print. Adjust settings like orientation and layout before printing.
    • Export a high-resolution image by selecting File > Save Image to use in invitations or programs.
  2. In Google Earth Web:
    • Take a screenshot of your map or print directly from the browser.

Updating Your Map

  • Google Earth Pro: Edit placemarks, paths, or polygons directly in the project folder. Save updates to the same file.
  • Google Earth Web: Open the project and edit any element in real time. Changes will be automatically saved.