A Step by Step Guide to Creating a Wedding RSVP Website

There is no doubt that there's probably a million and one things flying around in your wedding planning head right now; from colour schemes to appetisers. There’s one thing though that can truly help you remain cool during the planning process and that is creating a wedding website - think of it as your online wedding planner but without breaking the budget! You may be surprised to hear but stay with us on this one; creating your own wedding website is a simple and super fun process. No, really! You don't need to be a web designer to create a great-looking, user-friendly website AND you can get one live pretty quickly too! So read on for our guide to creating your perfect wedding RSVP website.

Why use an online wedding RSVP?

Wedding websites are the go-to resource for your guests to find all of the information they need ahead of the big day. So it goes without saying that your wedding website should be easy to navigate, especially if you have some family members that might not be particularly tech-savvy! Make sure your wedding website has an easy to follow layout and is simple to navigate so that your information can be communicated clearly and effectively to all. Before you go crazy with colours, fonts, graphics and background music, stop and consider whether all of the bells and whistles might just detract from the practical side of things. Take a step back and imagine yourself as a new guest visiting your wedding website for the very first time - this way you can ensure it's not too cluttered and overwhelming.

Paperless wedding invitations

There's no denying, there's nothing like the joy of receiving a traditional printed wedding invitation, however they cost time and money. Going digital and using a wedding website builder and a handy online rsvp form will save you a lot of heartache during a time of potentially a lot of pressure and a lot at stake.

What to include on your wedding website

It's an exciting process creating a wedding website but before you get too carried away with how it looks, don't forget to include all the need-to-know details. This should cover all of the key event details, from the wedding date, timings, wedding venue, wedding registry, gift registry information and dress code.

Make it your own

That's not to say that once the necessities have been clearly communicated you can't personalise it and really make your wedding site your own. You can still use a wedding website template but put your mark on it so it aligns with your wedding style. Additional information that's really helpful for your guests is recommendations on nearby hotels and how to get to the wedding ceremony and wedding reception. A Google Maps link is really handy to ensure no one gets lost on the day and an FAQ page is also a sure-fire way to avoid receiving lots of repeat questions from well intentioned guests. A brief bio explaining your love story is a really cute addition, you can use the AI powered Say I do Love Story Generator to help you get started, and including a photo gallery with some engagement photos always goes down well too. You could also use this opportunity to introduce your wedding party. This is a particularly nice touch for guests if they are attending on their own as they will be able to recognise some familiar faces on the day.

Tempting templates!

There is such a great range of stylish wedding website templates out there to choose from, all of which you can personalise to match your unique wedding theme. Add your own photos, change the fonts, layout etc. Choose a wedding website design that reflects you both and that you feel will align with your upcoming wedding. From fine art elegance to cool, modern monochrome; there’s a wedding website template out there for everyone!

The joy of digital RSVPs

It's a no-brainer to include an online wedding RSVP form along with your invites, it will save both you and your guest list time, effort and a bit of cash. Say I do offer a great platform for you to create a free website in literally minutes with a fantastic range of templates that you can switch between at any time - we guarantee you'll find one you love. The beauty of collating online RSVP responses via a guest list manager simply means that all your wedding guests need to do is click a button to confirm their attendance and all you need to do is kick back and watch the RSVPs roll in! You can of course ask your guests additional information on the online form such as plus one details, any dietary requirements and what song they'd like to request during the party. You can then see all your RSVPs in one place so you can glean the relevant information from there.

Your very own custom URL

In order to share your wedding website, you’ll need to send the URL link to your guests. Some wedding website builders allow you to create a custom URL or custom domain for your website, or use your own domain name if preferred. Creating a custom URL not only helps to personalise your wedding website, but also makes it easy for your guests to remember the link – even if they don’t have it right in front of them. When it comes to choosing your wedding website URL, we recommend keeping it simple and concise by including your first names or future surname. You may also have the option to apply a password protection to your wedding website. Again, keep this nice and simple, your wedding date for example, because your guests will need to remember it after all!

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Creating a custom email address is cute if you want to keep your personal email addresses separate and to ensure no emails get lost amongst your daily inbox clutter. Outlining how you want to manage social media can be put on the wedding website too; you may want to keep photos offline until a later date but when/ if you're ready for photos to go online go ahead and share a wedding hashtag so you can collate all your guests' photos in one handy place.

Where should you share your wedding website?

Share your wedding website address directly with your guests through your wedding invitations. If you’re planning a destination wedding, you may even want to include the link to your web address on your save the dates to help guests plan ahead for their trip.

Free or paid plan?

Here at Say I do we offer 4 packages to suit your requirements. There's the free version which offers features such as sending invites to up to 85 guests, creating a custom wedding website, guest list & RSVP manager and digital save the dates. However, pay a little more and unlock additional features such as a seating planning tool, unlimited questions on the RSVP and RSVP for other wedding events such as the bridal shower, morning after brunch, after party or rehearsal dinner. We also offer a personalised wedding planning checklist - a perfect digital feature and necessary planning tool for the organised wedding planner!

Wedding stationery

Do not fear, you can still create beautiful looking wedding stationery even if you decide to go fully digital. Your save the date cards, website (goes without saying), invites, RSVPs, even thank you cards can all be digital and matching to align with your unique wedding style. In summary, the process to create a wedding website with Say I do couldn't be any more straightforward. Get started in minutes with their totally free version and unlock additional features as you go, should you need them - no confusing website builder required! It's fun and will save you and your loved ones time and stress. So what are you waiting for?! Get started here.