How to Make a Wedding Website
Designing An Informative "Wedsite" For Your Wedding Guests
Jul 24, 2008
When deciding whether or not to attend a wedding, many guests have questions that they would like answered, but don't want to bother anyone with a phone call or email. Setting up a website for your wedding can answer a lot of questions, and help you avoid ettiquette snafus. Additionally, it can provide your guests with a way to RSVP online, receive the latest information and updates, and learn all about the couple. The following ideas can help you create a website that makes life easier for you and your guests.
Website Hosting
There are many options for brides and groom who woulsd like to host their own website. Some may choose to design their own website, but others may not have the time or skills to do so. In those cases, a wide variety of websites exist to make things easy on the bride or groom. There are many free options, such as MyWedding.com, that allow you to choose from a variety of templates, but limit the amount of customizing you can do. Other sites charge a small monthly fee for hosting, but will provide you with more personal options. Consider what you are looking for most in a wedding website, and narrow down your options accordingly.
Information To Include On Your Wedding Website
If you are considering listing your wedding website on your invitations, a wise idea, a website should have all of the information on the inviation, as well as the information that wouldn't be fit for the invitation itself. For instance, many cultures frown upon listing wedding registry information on an invitiation, but listing it on the website is socially acceptable. Include the date and time of the wedding, as well as the location and links to maps or directions. If using a website with an RSVP option, make sure to list the website on the RSVP material being mailed to the guests.
Make sure to include information that will pertain to out-of-town guests, such as hotel recommendations, and local places for dining and sightseeing. If your wedding is an event for only adults, your wedding website is the perfect place for listing child care options and whether or not you will be providing a sitter. If not, consider listing local resources for finding child care or list a national referral agency, such as SitterCity.com.
Weddings range from black-tie formal to a picnic in a park. Perhaps you'd like everyone to show up in Hawaiian shirts? Stating the requested attire can help your guests dress appropriately for your event. What will the reception be like? Your wedding website will tell Aunt Margaret that she should bring her dancing shoes or Uncle Ted that you'll be playing bocce ball on the lawn.
Lastly, don't forget to include some information about you as a couple, as well as that of your bridal party. People enjoy reading about how you met, along with some interesting anecdotes. Perhaps post a few pictures from your engagement session. Avoid being overly personal, or rambling on about details that not everyone should. Above all, remember that websites are public, and anything you share can be viewed by anyone at any time.
