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What Is a Wedding Website? A Complete Guide for Couples
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What a wedding website actually does, what to put on it, and when to share it with your guests.
A single home for every wedding detail
A wedding website is a private or semi-private web page where your guests can find everything they need to know about your celebration. Instead of answering the same questions by message, you share one link — usually printed on your invitations or sent with your save-the-dates.
It sits alongside your stationery rather than replacing it. Invitations set the tone; the website holds the practical information that would never fit on a card.
What a wedding website usually includes
Most couples include a mix of essential and helpful information:
- The date, venue and timings of the day
- Directions, parking and transport
- Accommodation suggestions nearby
- Dress code guidance
- RSVP details and dietary requirements
- Gift list links
- Answers to common guest questions
Template builders versus bespoke design
Free template builders are a quick option, and they work well for many couples. The trade-off is that your website looks like thousands of others and the layout decides how your information is organised.
A bespoke wedding website is designed around your venue, stationery and the specific details your guests need. It is worth considering if you are planning a multi-day celebration, a destination wedding, or you simply want the website to feel like part of the day.
When to launch your wedding website
Many couples share the link with their save-the-dates, especially for destination weddings where guests need time to book travel. At the latest, it should be live when invitations go out, so guests can RSVP and find details straight away.
You can keep adding information as plans are confirmed — accommodation first, then the order of the day closer to the date.
Keeping guest information private
Wedding websites often contain addresses and timings, so it is sensible to think about who can see them. Options include not listing the site in search engines, password protection, or invitation codes that unlock RSVPs for each household.