Can NeatPass extract wedding details from a PDF invitation?

Yes. NeatPass uses on-device AI to read PDF invitations and extract the venue name, date, time, and address. You can import the PDF through the Share Extension or File Picker. Review the extracted details and adjust anything the AI missed before creating your pass.

Will the pass show on my lock screen when I arrive at the venue?

Yes. Apple Wallet supports location relevance. Once you add the venue coordinates to your pass, it appears on your lock screen when you are near the location. You need location services enabled for Apple Wallet.

Can I create wedding passes for guests as a couple?

Yes. You can create a pass manually with venue details, customize the design to match your wedding theme, then share the .pkpass file with guests. Each guest adds it to their own Apple Wallet for venue directions and lock screen alerts.

Does this work for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers too?

Yes. You can create separate passes for each wedding event with different venues, dates, and times. Each pass gets its own location alert, so the right details appear at the right place.

What if the venue address is not recognized by the AI?

You can always add or edit the location manually. Search for the venue by name or address in the location picker, or drop a pin on the map. The AI extraction is a starting point that you can refine.

Add Wedding Invitations to Apple Wallet for Venue Alerts

Wedding invitations are beautiful, but they are terrible at being useful on the day. The venue name, address, ceremony time, and reception details are buried in a PDF or a physical card somewhere. When you actually need them, you are scrolling through email or digging through a pile of papers.

An Apple Wallet pass puts all of that on your lock screen. Venue name, date, time, and directions - visible with a glance. Even better, Apple Wallet supports location alerts: the pass appears automatically when you arrive near the venue.

The PDF Invitation Problem

Most wedding invitations arrive as PDFs in email or as physical cards. Both have the same problem when the day comes.

Buried in email

Finding the right PDF means searching through months of messages

No quick reference

Checking the time or address means opening a PDF viewer every time

No navigation help

The address is text you have to copy and paste into Maps

Easy to forget details

Was the ceremony at 3:00 or 3:30? Which building is the reception?

How Venue Location Alerts Work

Apple Wallet passes support location relevance. When you add a venue address to your pass, iOS monitors your proximity to that location. When your iPhone detects you are near the venue, the pass appears on your lock screen automatically.

This means your wedding pass surfaces right when you need it. Pull up to the venue, and there it is: the venue name, ceremony time, and any other details you added. No searching through apps, no opening PDFs.

Location alerts

Location alerts use GPS and WiFi positioning. They work without cellular data. Learn more in the help article on location alerts.

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For Guests: Add Your Invitation

If you received a wedding invitation as a PDF, you can convert it into a Wallet pass in a few steps.

Import the PDF invitation

Open the PDF in your email or Files app, tap Share, and select NeatPass. You can also use the File Picker inside NeatPass to browse for the file.

Review extracted details

NeatPass uses on-device AI to read the invitation and extract the venue name, date, time, and address. Check the results and correct anything that needs adjusting.

Add the venue location

If the AI extracted the address, confirm the location on the map. If not, search for the venue by name or address and add it manually. This enables the lock screen alert.

Customize the design

Choose colors that match the wedding theme if you like. Add any extra text fields for details like table number, dress code, or parking info.

Add to Apple Wallet

Tap Add to Wallet. The pass syncs across your devices via iCloud. It will appear on your lock screen when you arrive at the venue.

See all import methods for different ways to get your invitation into NeatPass. Once created, follow the guide on adding passes to Wallet.

For Couples: Create Passes for Your Guests

If you are the couple getting married, you can create a wedding pass and share it with your guests. Each guest gets venue details and location alerts on their own phone.

Create a new pass manually

Open NeatPass, tap Create New Pass, and enter your wedding details: venue name, date, time, and the venue address.

Add the venue location

Search for your venue by name or address. Add it as a location so guests get lock screen alerts when they arrive.

Design the pass

Choose colors that match your wedding theme. Add your names, the ceremony and reception times, dress code, or any other helpful details.

Share with guests

Export the pass as a .pkpass file and send it to your guests via email, iMessage, or any messaging app. Each guest adds it to their own Apple Wallet.

The guide on customizing pass design covers all the color and layout options available.

Multiple events, multiple passes

Create separate passes for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception if they are at different venues. Each pass gets its own location alert, so the right details surface at the right place.

Why a Wallet Pass Works for Weddings

A Wallet pass is not just a digital version of the invitation. It adds practical features that paper and PDFs cannot match.

Lock screen venue alerts

The pass appears automatically when you arrive near the venue

Date and time at a glance

Ceremony time, reception time, and date visible without opening anything

Works without internet

Pass displays even in rural venues with poor cell coverage

Custom design options

Match the wedding colors and theme for a personal touch

Your pass works offline even in locations with no cell signal. Add it to your lock screen widgets for even faster access.

Beyond the Wedding Day

The same approach works for every event in the wedding season. Create separate passes with their own venues and times.

Rehearsal dinner - Different venue, different time. Its own pass keeps things clear.
Bridal shower - Guests get location alerts for the host's home or restaurant.
Engagement party - Share the pass early so guests have the details ready.
Bachelorette or bachelor party - Especially useful for destination events with unfamiliar venues.

All passes are created on-device. Your invitation details are never sent to a server. See the privacy FAQ for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your Invitation, Always Ready

Wedding days are busy enough without searching for venue addresses or checking ceremony times in your email. A Wallet pass keeps every detail one glance away, and location alerts make sure it surfaces right when you arrive.

NeatPass requires iOS 18.1 (iPhone 12 or newer recommended) and costs $4.99 as a one-time purchase. See the guide on supported barcode formats for more on what NeatPass can handle.

Planning more events? See how to add your conference badge to Apple Wallet or set up hotel location alerts for travel. Also explore creating custom Wallet passes for any occasion.