How To Share Your Wedding Website

Prepare Your Wedding Website for Sharing

First things first, before you start sending out links like confetti, let’s make sure your wedding website is ready to shine because nobody wants to click on a link and find an incomplete site that says "TBC" everywhere. For that reason, it’s worth waiting until you’ve locked in ALL the important details before you share anything more than a save-the-date.

Once you are ready to go, just double-check that all the essential information is present and correct, including the schedule, venue details, accommodation options, travel information and RSVP. At this point, if you do have any fun extras, like a playlist or photos to include, now’s the time to add them!

Include Essential Details for Guests

We would always recommend thinking about what your guests need to know: is parking tricky? What’s the dress code? Is Uncle Bob’s celery allergy being accounted for? Adding these practical details to your wedding website makes life easier for everyone, including you—trust us!

Add Personal Touches to Make It Memorable

Your wedding website isn’t just a functional tool; have fun with it! Make sure you add a few personal touches, like fun facts about your relationship, photos, and, of course, the story of how you met. Your friends and family will appreciate the extra effort and feel more connected to your story and the upcoming celebration.

Ways to share your wedding website URL

Once your site is looking all-kinds-of-fabulous, it’s time to share it with your guest list, and you've got a few different options for how you share it.

Create a custom URL: The best wedding websites will give you the option of creating a custom URL of your choice. A custom URL can be shorter and more memorable, AND it will always look neater when printed or added to digital invitations. Use a custom QR code: To make things really easy for your guests, you can create a custom QR code that links directly to your wedding website. This can be printed if you opt for a formal invitation suite, included in the save the date, or given out at your engagement party if you're super organised!

Sharing Your Wedding Website Digitally

When it comes to sharing your website, there are no rules—the digital world is your oyster, and you can mix and match to suit your guests. Whilst most of your friends and family might be digital natives, don't forget your less tech-savvy guests - your Auntie Joan might not have a clue what to do with a QR code! Therefore, here are some alternatives…

Share via email invitations:

Email is one of the easiest and most direct ways to share your wedding website. Write a short, friendly email that includes the link to your site, and let guests know that it's where they can find all wedding-related details. The only downside to sending your wedding invitations this way is that they might get caught in an overzealous spam filter Use messaging apps for instant sharing: If email feels too formal, messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger are a quick and casual alternative. They're also a great way of checking in to ensure an email invitation hasn't gone astray. Share the link to your website in a group chat, send it individually to your friends and family to add a more personal touch, or set up a broadcast if you don't want everyone to be plagued by pings! Share it to a Facebook Event: Facebook might not be at the top of your list when you're weighing up how to share your wedding website, but a private Facebook event can be a great place to share your site. This way, only invited guests will be able to see the details, and the event won't be searchable.

Sharing Your Website Through Printed Materials

Sometimes, the old-school way is still the best, especially when it comes to older family members. A printed invitation or save the date also means that your guests have a physical reminder of your wedding website as well as other important details.

Add the link to save-the-dates and wedding invitations: Your save-the-dates and invitations are the perfect place to share your website. Include the custom URL or QR code in a subtle but noticeable spot, either at the bottom of the invite or on a separate insert. Include your wedding website link in your wedding programs: If you’re creating printed wedding programs, go ahead and sneak your custom URL or QR code in there too! It’s especially helpful for guests to be able to access the schedule throughout the day and check out the who's-who of your wedding party!

Tips for Sharing Your Wedding Website Securely

Your wedding website likely contains personal information, so it’s important to share it safely.

Choose a password-protected website: Ensure that only your guests can access all the important details by adding a password to your wedding website. Just don’t forget to share the password along with the link! Ask your guests to maintain your privacy: It should go without saying that your site is designed for your guests and isn't for them to reshare, but it's still a good idea to remind them not to share the link or any of the wedding details with anyone else.

Your wedding website is more than just an easy way for guests to RSVP; it’s also a way to share your excitement on the run-up to the big day and keep everyone in the loop. Whether you’re sending a sleek email or printing it on your invites, there are countless ways to spread the word. So, happy planning and happy sharing!