Planning the perfect wedding is bound take up a lot of time and energy — though, no more so than when finding the perfect partner! Your wedding website is much more than a digital invitation: it’s a smart way to make sure it all goes to plan.

Your website can be a space dedicated to your love story, captivating visitors with the journey that brought you to this moment. This is your chance to immerse guests in all the buzz and excitement ahead of the event. And when the big day arrives, everyone will appreciate having all the info at their fingertips.

Gone are the days of sending out carrier pigeons to announce your nuptials. While paper invitations hold a timeless charm, they can only convey so much information.

Creating a wedding website is a fantastic way to provide your guests with all the details they need in one easy-to-access place. Beyond just the time and date, you can share your love story, maps to the venue, and even recieve those RSVPs online.

By including a QR code on the invitation, guests will be able to access your website with just a quick scan of their phone. Blending something old and something new, those tangible invitations still make wonderful mementos.

Going digital also gives you a way to communicate up-to-the-minute updates (“We’re moving the ceremony indoors!”, etc). After the “I dos” the website becomes a virtual guestbook, where friends and family place messages and photographs.

Your domain name is forever yours (if you like), so your wedding website has the potential to stay a lasting reminder of your time together — there to update with anniversaries and other special moments as the years go by.

Step 1: Start with a domain

Choosing a good domain name can be an exciting step in the planning. There’s lots of options available, so you’re sure to find one that reflects your personality and the theme of the event.

Many couples opt for a wedding domain based around first or family names. This adds a personal touch and helps guests easily remember and access your website. If your names are long or hard to spell, nicknames might be a fun solution.

Thankfully, these sorts of name combos are often cheap and available, even with the popular “.com”, “.uk” or “co.uk” endings. And yes — you can even choose a “.wedding” domain name, if you so wish!

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, there are hundreds of alternative domain name extensions to choose from, from “.love” to “.vip”. You might even find a location-specific option that’s right for the venue location, like “.london” or “.scot”.

Recipes for romance:

♥ [name]and[name]
Example: elizabethandjames

♥ [name]and[name][year]
Example: rachelandmike2024

♥ [name]together[name]
Example: noeltogetherliam

♥ [name]always[name]
Example: sophiealwaysdaniel

♥ [name][name]wedding]
Example: thomasvanessawedding

♥ The[lastname]s
Example: thesmiths

Do’s and don’ts when choosing a wedding domain:

Before getting your heart set on a domain, do make sure it’s not already taken.

You can use hyphens (a “double barrel”, if you prefer…) but don’t use special characters.

Do make it short and memorable. If you’re linking your wedding website with a QR code on paper invitations, though, the length may be a little less important.

Don’t put the full six or eight digit date in the domain. Even if you’re confident about it, using too many numbers can make web addresses confusing.

Finally, do connect your wedding website to a QR code for guests! Once you’ve got your URL, head to a free QR code generator, like QRCode Tiger or QRStuff. Paste your link and create a scannable code that you can download and include on your invitations and save-the-dates.

Step 2: Choose the perfect wedding template  

Your wedding website is a reflection of you as a couple, setting the tone for the day. With an elegant design, you’re certain to leave a lasting impression on your guests. Of course, you’ll want to start with the basics: date, start time, venue. And the happy couple.

123 Reg’s Website Builder makes life easy with an intuitive interface and dozens of pre-built templates at your disposal. Personalise your site with your own photos, videos, and colour scheme, to add that special touch.

If your wedding has a particular visual theme, you can create a website with colours and shades to match, whether it’s a beach celebration, or chic city soirée, or a rustic barn bash. Think of it as setting the stage. You may even like to place a live countdown for the big event.

A mobile-ready (“responsive”) website is essential — even more so when it comes to big events like weddings. Most guests will be accessing the website on their smartphones and, as the big event approaches, they’ll appreciate having all the info there. With Website Builder, your wed site is certain to look good on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

Step 3: Tell your love story

Start things off with a warm and elegant or witty welcome message that gets guests excited to celebrate with you. You might like to share a story about your first encounter. Was it love at first sight? A chance meeting at a coffee shop? Paint a vivid picture of the moment you said “yes” and the joy and excitement that followed. Highlight key milestones and ambitions for the future. A digital toast!

Now might also be a good time to introduce the wedding party with a few photos and personal details — their names, roles, and how they’re connected to you. You’ll want to let guests know who’s standing by your side on the day.

Perhaps you haven’t had a chance to gather all of your photos and videos yet? Website Builder offers a rich selection of free images to complement wedding themes and styles. You can create stunning visuals even before you have personal content to share.

Step 4: Add the key details

You’ve shared the date and roundabout location for the event, but now it’s time to unveil the precise address where our ceremony will take place, along with all the charming details that are set to make it special.

Specify the dress code. Whether it’s black tie or festive casual, give them a clear idea of what to wear (ie., dress to impress or dress comfortably). Give an outline the day’s flow, from the ceremony start time to the last dance. Highlight key moments from arrival at the ceremony, dinner, speeches, disco…

If you’re hosting any pre- or post-wedding events, like a welcome party or a farewell brunch, this is the place to spread the word.

Travel & Accommodation: Getting There and Staying There

You’ll want to make it as easy as possible for guests to find their way. Website Builder makes it easy to add a map to your wedding website. Simply select the map widget onto your page, enter the address of your venue, and voila!

List the nearest airports and estimated travel times to the venue. Suggest transportation options like shuttles, taxis, or public transport. You might also recommend a few hotels near the venue, with booking links and group rates if possible.

Your wedding FAQ

A Frequently Asked Questions section on your wedding website is a good way to pre-empt common queries from your guests. It saves you time answering the same questions repeatedly and provides all the essential information in one handy spot.

FAQ a tad formal? Try “All About Our Big Day” or “Everything You Need to Know”.

Step 5: Create your digital RSVP — and Registry

One big advantage of a wedding website is that guests can simply click a button to let you know if they can make it. They can also easily add the names of any plus-ones they’re bringing along. And, if anyone forgets to RSVP, you can send them a quick reminder without any fuss.

You can include optional or mandatory text fields to request information about meal preferences (and any dietary needs or allergies), song choices for the evening, and so on.

Your wedding registry

Your registry is the list of gifts chosen for their new life together. It’s a helpful way for guests to choose presents that the couple really wants and needs, eliminating the guesswork. Include a clearly visible button or link, perhaps labelled “Our Registry” or “Gift Ideas,” that takes them directly to your chosen registry platform.

A simple message like “Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift, but for those who wish to give, we’ve created a registry with items we’ll cherish as we start our new chapter together.” Of course, you’ll want to say thank you.

You can easily share the RSVP and registry links with your guests by including it on your invitations along with the link/QR code or by email.

Step 5: Hit publish

You can publish your wedding website in just a few clicks. After that, you can still tweak and update your site as needed. So, don’t stress about perfection – just hit publish and get ready for the celebrations to begin.

Make sure to pop that website link on everything you send out – your online save-the-dates and physical invitations. Guests can then quickly scan their QR code with their smartphone camera to instantly access your wedding website. It’s a simple, modern way to share information and make your wedding planning easy.

Pubishing with Website Builder, you’ll also appreciate the robust website security (preventing any naughty pageboys with hacking skills from changing your venue location…)

Step 6: Share the love

Phew… what a day! Now’s time to share it on social media.

Creating a virtual guestbook is a lovely way for your guests to share their excitement, offer their congratulations, or reminisce about fun memories. It’s the perfect way to keep the good vibes going, long after the celebrations are over.

Encourage guests to share their favourite moments from your wedding day by creating a unique wedding hashtag. It could be a combination of your names, a playful phrase, or a nod to the theme of your wedding.

Wrap up

Today, couples are creating stunning wedding websites with tools like Website Builder. Share your story, show off your favourite photos, and introduce your party, all in one beautifully personalised online space. It isn’t just quick and easy: it’s a smart way to be sure the day goes to plan. With thousands of domain names to choose from, you can have your wed site up and published in minutes, giving you more time to focus on what really matters — celebrating the big day!