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Start Spreading the News // Creating a Wedding Website
- Kristi Chapman
- Nov 18
- 5 min read
According to the 2025 wedding survey by The Knot, 87% of engaged couples create a wedding website in the beginning stages of their wedding planning. So many couples already know a wedding website is the perfect place to share all the information about their wedding event, much more than what can be provided in the invitations and save-the-dates.
Not only is a wedding website a convenient place to present all your wedding details for your guests, it’s ideal to have for updating the smaller wedding particulars as they become available later or for notifying guests of any changes in plans. And it also provides your guests a beautiful picture of the two of you, not only literally with some lovely photos of you together, but also in a sweet summary of your love story… so far.
The best wedding websites perfectly blend both form and function. They have all the important details logically set up so guests can quickly and easily find all the information they need for your big day. But they’re also aesthetically pleasing, lighthearted and full of personality. Let your website reflect your individuality and radiate your joy!
What to Include in Your Wedding Website
There are a few fundamental pieces of information that should be included in almost every couple's wedding website:
The event basics. Your names, wedding date, ceremony and reception times and locations should be listed first.
The dress code for your event. Remind guests about the expected attire, i.e. black tie optional, casual, etc.
The timeline/schedule of events. Guests welcome a very general rundown of the wedding day’s events, however this step isn’t totally necessary. You’ll give them this information in your wedding program. If you’re having any events before or after your wedding that are intended for all guests, be sure to include those details here.
Travel & shuttle information. Be sure to include relevant information on nearby airports, train stations, parking garages, public transportation options and driving directions, as well as parking instructions at your wedding ceremony and reception venues. If you don’t have it now, you can always update your website with your shuttle schedule (if applicable) as the date gets closer. And if you’ve secured any travel discounts, share them here.
Your hotel room block information, if applicable.
A variety of local activities and hot spots. A little list of local gems is awesome for guests traveling from out-of-town who'll be looking for something to do before or after your wedding event.
RSVP instructions. Provide the RSVP deadline and a link if you're accepting online responses.
Your registry information & direct links to make it easy for guests to choose a gift for you. It’s a no-no to include this info on your wedding invitations, but it’s a yes-yes to add it here! And if cash gifts are welcome, let them know.
A FAQ section. Guests will still have lots of questions! Provide them with any additional info that hasn't already been covered, such as wedding restrictions (ex: "Can I bring a plus-one?"), accessibility issues, dietary needs/menu or logistics.
Once you’ve included all of the above information, add some photos of you as a couple to your website. Insert just a few good snapshots of yourselves together including, of course, at least one of your engagement or proposal photos if you had them taken.
It’s also helpful to include your email address in the event that your guests should need to reach you with a specific question. If you created a wedding email address as a couple, don’t forget to use that one!
Here’s where you really make it personal… Consider including an “Our Story” section on your wedding website. Describe how you met, your first date, your engagement and/or memorable milestones and experiences you’ve shared. And if it comes easy to you, use humor to keep your guests engaged. Just be sure to keep it relatively brief and avoid any spicy details which may embarrass yourself or others.
More Tips for Building Your Site
You don’t have to be a tech wiz to make one! Wedding websites are actually very easy to set up, as the provider you choose will help walk you through it step by step. And best of all, many are free, too! Wedding sites such as The Knot, Wedding Wire, Zola, Joy and Minted all have free options available.
And you don’t have to do it, but it’s really fantastic to have your website reflect your wedding theme, colors and vibe. Why not keep your whole event harmonious and set the tone for your wedding now?
If you’re having an unplugged wedding ceremony, you can request that your friends and family respect your wishes right there on your website. But it's always best to have a reminder at your wedding event as well. And along similar lines, if you've created a wedding hashtag for collecting and sharing those reception pics, add that to your website, too!
Be sure to only include information about wedding events that will be available to all guests. Don’t provide any details regarding exclusive celebrations where not everyone is invited, such as get-togethers with your wedding party, the rehearsal dinner or bachelor and bachelorette parties.
In the past, wedding experts felt that you shouldn't include the option to RSVP to your wedding event on your wedding website, but rather continue using the traditional postcards included within your wedding invitations. This was mainly done to keep all your responses gathered in one place and via one route, but also to keep with formal wedding tradition. It really is personal preference though. Today, RSVPing through a wedding website is widely accepted. If you know most of your family and friends would prefer to RSVP online, then go ahead and include this option on your site and remind guests of the deadline for responding. But consider accepting RSVPs by mail, too, for guests that prefer the traditional route.
Strongly consider using a password to protect your private event information. Your wedding locations and any contact information you’ve provided shouldn’t be easily accessible on the internet for anyone and everyone to find. You don’t need any unsolicited emails or wedding crashers!
Don’t forget to include the address of your wedding website (and password, if applicable) on your save-the-date cards! Also, etiquette has changed drastically in the last few years and now most people feel that it's perfectly fine to print your wedding website address on the back of your wedding invitations, too.
However, if you feel this might still be in poor taste, adding a separate card with this information within your invitation suite is a great alternative. If it’s too late for either option, send emails to your invited friends and family to share the URL of your wedding website and your excitement for the big day!
