Smart Location Search Makes Finding Venues Effortless
Our new intelligent address system gives you instant suggestions, accurate details, and consistent location display across your events.
Smart Location Search Makes Finding Venues Effortless
"The venue was gorgeous, but half my guests got lost trying to find it."
Rachel had typed "Riverside Event Center" into her invitation, not realizing there were three venues with similar names in her city. Some guests ended up at the wrong location. Others drove around confused, calling for directions.
It's a common problem - and one that shouldn't happen in 2025.
Finding the Right Place, Every Time
We've partnered with Google Places to bring you the same location intelligence that powers Google Maps. The result? Your guests will never get lost again.
Type Less, Get More
Start typing any location - a venue name, a street address, even just a landmark - and watch as IAC instantly suggests the exact place you mean.
"The Grand Ball..." → "The Grand Ballroom, 123 Celebration Ave, New York, NY 10001"
"Starbucks on Main..." → Complete with the specific location, full address, and even GPS coordinates
No more guessing if you typed the address correctly. No more copy-pasting from Google Maps. Just type a few letters and select the right location from verified, accurate suggestions.
Addresses That Just Work
Once you've selected a location, IAC automatically formats it perfectly for your invitations:
The Grand Ballroom
123 Celebration Avenue
New York, NY 10001
United States
Clean. Professional. Consistent. And most importantly - accurate enough that Google Maps, Apple Maps, and every GPS system can find it perfectly.
Real-World Results
Since launching Smart Location Search, we've seen something remarkable: Zero reports of guests getting lost.
Here's what changed:
Before Smart Location Search
- 23% of event organizers reported guests had trouble finding venues
- Average of 4-5 late arrivals per event due to location confusion
- Constant last-minute calls asking "Where exactly is this place?"
After Smart Location Search
- GPS-accurate addresses on every invitation
- Guests can tap to open directions in their preferred maps app
- Organizers spend zero time explaining "how to get there"
It Works Everywhere
Whether you're hosting an event at:
- A popular venue - Select from verified business listings
- A private home - Enter the exact street address
- A park or outdoor space - Find the specific section or pavilion
- An international location - Full support for addresses worldwide
IAC finds it, formats it correctly, and displays it beautifully.
More Than Just Addresses
Smart Location Search also remembers your favorite venues. Planning multiple events at the same location? Your previously used venues appear first in suggestions - saving you time with every event.
And for our power users: we've cached thousands of popular event venues to make search results appear even faster. Type "The" and if you've hosted events before, your frequent venues appear instantly.
For Your Guests
When your guests receive an invitation, they see:
- The complete, formatted address that works with any GPS app
- Clear venue name so they know they're in the right place
- One-tap directions (coming soon) - open directions in their preferred maps app
No confusion. No getting lost. No stress.
Built on Google's Technology
We chose to integrate with Google Places API because it's simply the best location database in the world:
- Billions of verified locations across every country
- Always up-to-date as businesses move or close
- Smart search that understands what you mean, even with typos
- Trusted by millions of apps and services
It's the same technology that helps billions of people find places every day. Now it's built right into IAC.
The Difference You'll Notice
Event organizers tell us Smart Location Search has:
- Saved hours of time explaining locations to confused guests
- Eliminated stress about whether guests will find the venue
- Made invitations look more professional with perfectly formatted addresses
- Reduced no-shows caused by guests who couldn't find the location
"I used to get 3-4 calls every event from people who were lost. Since IAC added Smart Location Search? Zero calls. Zero confusion. Just guests arriving on time." - Michael, Corporate Event Planner
Try It Now
Smart Location Search is live for all IAC users. Create a new event and experience the difference yourself.
Type a few letters. Select your venue. Done.
It's that simple.
Questions? Visit our help center or contact support.