The Most Common Wedding Website FAQs

Creating a wedding website is actually way easier and a LOT more fun than you might think! Start by choosing a template that suits your wedding style, pop in your specific details, and you're pretty much there. If your wedding website is acting as your wedding invitation too, then there will be no postage stamps to buy, no licking multiple envelopes (gross) and no invites lost in the post! Your wedding website will soon become the central hub for your beautiful big day and your ultimate wedding planning sidekick.

To help that little bit further, we've compiled the most common questions wedding guests might ask and the ones that you should include on your wedding website FAQ page, meaning that all the details your guests could possibly want and need will be at their fingertips. By doing this, we promise you'll eliminate numerous calls, emails and texts from loved ones asking the same questions over and over in the run-up to the big day.

Let’s dive in!

What time does the wedding ceremony start?

You should have included some timings on the invite, but depending on where your chosen venue is located, you may want to give your wedding guest list a heads up if there is a walk involved or if your venue is located off the beaten track. No one likes to run late, so the more information you can give, the better.

What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? Are they wheelchair

accessible? It's important to remember that your guests might be new to the area, so include the full addresses of your chosen venues and ensure your guests have clear directions. There's nothing worse than the feeling of being lost when you're under time pressure, so include a map and little signs dotted along the way to the venue if needs be.

You'll also want to let your guests know how accessible the venue(s) are to ensure everyone, whatever their ability, feels as comfortable as possible throughout.

How do I get to the wedding venue? Will transportation be provided?

State how you're expecting everyone to get to the venues and whether you're putting on any transport. If you are arranging a shuttle bus, for example, tell people where they need to be and when - no one wants to be left behind! Alternatively, share recommendations of local taxi numbers and estimated costs to give your guests an idea of what's available and how much it will be to get home.

Where should we park?

Inform guests if there is parking available at both your ceremony and reception venue and if they can leave vehicles at the reception overnight and/or book a taxi home if they have enjoyed a few celebratory drinks.

What is the dress code for your wedding?

Give your guests an idea of how formal or informal your celebrations will be. If it's black tie, let your guests know they need to dust off their suits and cocktail dresses. Or if you're hosting a destination wedding on the beach, then perhaps a more casual flat-shoe dress code is more appropriate. Don't forget your guests' comfort throughout the whole day is paramount.

Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

Letting your wedding party know if any of the festivities throughout the wedding day are being held outside may have an impact on what guests wear and bring along with them. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and umbrellas (hopefully for the sun, not rain!) will help guests feel prepared and comfortable during the celebrations.

What will your wedding day timeline look like?

A rough timeline will help set expectations and give everyone an idea of what's to come throughout the day. Guests like to know what time the food is served so they can be prepared and possibly eat before they come if needs be. The itinerary doesn't have to be set in stone, just a rough guide to ensure everyone knows where they need to be and what's happening when.

How to RSVP?

If you create a wedding website through Say I do, you can enjoy the smartest digital RSVP feature enabling guests to let you know if they are attending at the click of a button. As simple as this sounds, it's still advised to provide an RSVP deadline so you don't have to do too much awkward chasing.

Can I bring my kids?

This is a common FAQ for guests and needs to be clearly stated from the offset. Whether you are allowing guests to bring children or if you're opting for a child-free wedding, make no exceptions ensuring everyone is treated the same. If children are invited, make sure you've communicated everything parents will need to know; food, timings, entertainment and if there is a childminding service available.

What time does the wedding reception end?

Giving your guests an idea of what time the reception ends will allow them to organise their transport home, or if you're not wanting the celebrations to end and are planning an after-party, then this will enable them to arrange transport to your chosen venue at the appropriate time.

Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

Similarly to children at weddings, be clear and consistent with this one. Whether you're allowing plus ones or not, communicate it from the off to avoid any misunderstandings. Failing to state this on your wedding invitations or website FAQ page could lead to awkward conversations in the run-up to the wedding date.

Could you give me a link to your wedding gift registry?

Give your guests as much guidance as possible when it comes to wedding gifts. Whether you've decided to go with a wedding registry, wishing well or no gifts whatsoever - you'd prefer guests to make a donation towards a charitable donation, for example, provide links with as much detail as you can. Some guests will bring gifts regardless of what you've suggested, so have a gift table ready so that there's somewhere they can leave presents for you.

What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?

Of course, you want there to be a certain level of surprise for your guests on your big day, but giving them an idea of the food and drink will set expectations of what's to come. Some guests may have food allergies or special requests that need to be met; if so, this should be included on the RSVP so any dietary restrictions are recorded and taken into account.

Do you have any local recommendations?

Share some local knowledge with your out-of-town guests so that they can enjoy their stay to the full. Recommend good places to eat, drink and visit so they can explore the local area. Guests may be treating this as a mini break themselves, so they will want to make the most of their time away.

Will there be an open bar or a cash bar?

Being direct about what type of bar you plan to have will let guests know whether to bring cash or a credit card and help manage their expectations for the event.

Will there be other wedding events to attend on the wedding weekend?

It's quite common now for wedding celebrations to spread across a weekend or multiple days, so if you're hosting an after-wedding brunch or any other post-wedding events, this is the time to communicate what the plan is. It may be a little tricky if you're not inviting everyone on your guest list to these events, but it's perfectly acceptable to give out-of-town guests special treatment when it comes to hosting extra events around the wedding day.

Can I post wedding photos on social media?

Guests will likely be taking photos throughout the day, so state if you'd rather people not post pictures online until the celebrations are over or whenever suits you. On the flip side, if you're happy for the celebrations to be shared online anytime, let your guests know if you have a wedding hashtag you'd like them to use - that way, you can keep track of all of the festivities from your guests’ perspective!

If some guests can't attend, they may ask if there will be a virtual wedding celebration that they can enjoy. Whatever you're opting for, let people know their options if they can't be there in person.

What's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions?

If you're hiring a wedding planner, put their contact details down as the primary point of contact should guests have further questions. However, if you're planning the wedding yourself, then you may want to put down the contact information of a close family member or friend who can field the questions for you, especially in the last few weeks leading up to the big day.