A practical guide to every section your wedding website needs, from the basics to the details your guests will actually search for.
why your wedding website matters
Your wedding website is the single place where everyone, from family flying in from interstate to friends juggling busy schedules, can find exactly what they need. A good one saves you dozens of messages asking 'what time does it start?' or 'where are you registered?'
Here's what to put on yours, section by section.
your story
Start with you. Guests love reading how you met, how the proposal happened, and a few photos that capture who you are as a couple. It doesn't need to be long. A few paragraphs and two or three photos is enough to set the tone.
the wedding day logistics
This is the most visited section of any wedding website. Include the date, ceremony time, venue name and address, and whether the reception is at the same location.
Add the dress code clearly. 'Cocktail attire' or 'black tie optional' answers a question every guest has but rarely asks out loud.
your RSVP form
Your RSVP is where planning gets real. A digital RSVP gives you a live guest count without chasing anyone down. Set an RSVP deadline and keep the form short: name, attendance, dietary requirements, and nothing else.
If you want a deeper guide on deadlines and follow-ups, we wrote one: see our guide to wedding RSVPs below.
travel and accommodation
If guests are travelling from out of town, point them in the right direction. A few hotel recommendations near the venue, a note about parking, and directions for those without GPS are genuinely appreciated.
your registry or wishing well
Link out to your registry or wishing well details. Guests will look for this. Save them the awkward ask by making it visible and easy to find.
an FAQ section
Think about the questions you've already been asked and answer them all in one place: can I bring a plus one? Are kids welcome? Is there parking? What happens if it rains? An FAQ section dramatically reduces the messages you'll receive in the months before your wedding.
a note on keeping it updated
Your website isn't a one-and-done. Update it if the ceremony time shifts, if you add accommodation options, or once you've confirmed RSVPs and want to share final details. Guests check wedding websites multiple times in the lead-up, and a current site shows them you're on top of it.
faq
common questions
When should our wedding website go live?+
Ideally before your save the dates go out, so the link can be printed on them. At minimum, have it live before your invitations are sent, since most couples print the website address on the invitation.
Should we password protect our wedding website?+
If you're sharing personal details like your phone numbers or registry, a simple password or access code adds privacy without inconveniencing guests. Print it on the invitation alongside the link.
What's the most important section of a wedding website?+
Logistics. Date, time, venue address, and dress code get more visits than every other section combined, so put them front and centre rather than burying them below your story.
Do older guests actually use wedding websites?+
More than most couples expect, especially when the link is short and printed on the invitation. For the few who won't, a quick phone call to collect their RSVP covers the gap.