Your Wedding Website: The Essential Tool for You and Your Guests

In today’s world, where technology is integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives, why not make it easy for your guests to have all your wedding details conveniently available in one place.

A wedding website is a fantastic resource for all things wedding, starting with a welcome homepage featuring photos of the two of you and the beautiful story behind your journey together. You can set up your website before you send out Save the Dates so you can include the access information early and add to it as needed. Your website can consist of one long page, or several separate pages, depending on the platform you choose. It’s the perfect place to provide all the essential information your guests will need such as ceremony time, event schedule, venue, where to stay if guests are travelling, dress code, and more. And yes, it’s a great stress-reducer! By centralizing all the details in one place you can avoid endless phone calls, texts, and emails from guests with questions! Some of the most popular wedding website platforms currently available are The Knot, Minted, Wedding Wire, With Joy, Wix. Many offer free basic website with an option to pay a small fee for an upgrade (which I highly recommend). This can provide great add-ons to streamline things further.

For example:

• Personalised URL (eg; johnandjaneswinerywedding2022): Isn’t that fun to have your own wedding URL! I recommend securing your wedding website with a password to keep the information to your guests only.
• Accommodation: if it’s a destination wedding or if you have out of town guests, you can set up a page with recommended accommodation and links to booking to make it easy for your guests.
• RSVP Management: your guests can easily RSVP to your invitation online which helps you keep track of attendance, plus 1’s, dietary information & allergies (which many venues require in advance), and where guests are staying, and if they need shuttle transportation day of.
• Gift Registry: most wedding websites will allow you to link to your gift registry, making it easier for guests to find and purchase gifts. You can also include preferred gift ideas or note that you’d prefer them not to bring gifts.
• Photo Galleries: This is a wonderful way to showcase your journey together through photos. Share some of your favourite memories, including those gorgeous engagement photos! You can even invite guests to contribute by sending their favourite photo memories of you and as a couple which you can feature on your site.
• Streamlined Communication: Your website makes it easy to keep your guests informed. Encourage them to check back regularly for updates or new information. Many platforms offer email capabilities, allowing you to quickly notify guests of important changes such as schedule adjustments, shuttle pick up times and locations, or weather updates – all without the need for multiple emails or phone calls.
  

  A wedding website is a great way to not only provide important details to your guests, but this personalised tool can keep your wedding guests engaged and excited about your big day