How to Tell Your Love Story on Your Wedding Website

Sharing your love story on your wedding website is the perfect chance to let your guests learn more about you and your partner ahead of your big day. You could also see it as a way to catch guests up on important details about your life together and your relationship journey to date. It’s rare to have the opportunity to go back and reminisce, plus writing your love story can be a fun and creative way to express your feelings and share your story with others.

Your unique love story is what makes your wedding day special and sets the tone for the day, so don't be shy about sharing it with your guests! It’s also a way to remind wedding attendees why you’re getting married in the first place. Include important details about your relationship, such as how you met and fell in love. But if you're wondering where to start with creating your wedding website love story, keep reading for everything you need to know and for a few writing tips on how to tell your unique love story on your website.

Crafting your unique love story

An excellent place to start is to identify your relationship milestones and think about how your love story began and where you are now in your relationship. How you met: Was it love at first sight over the water cooler at work, or did your relationship build over time? Your first date: Share details about your first date. What did you do? How did you feel? Milestones: Include key moments like your first weekend away together, moving in, meeting each other’s families, etc. The proposal: Give all the details about the proposal story. Who, what, where, when, and how did it happen?

Incorporate photos alongside your story for visual storytelling. In fact, why not use a slideshow or a timeline feature where guests can click through different events?

Structuring your love story

Decide on a format, whether you want to tell your story chronologically, by theme, or a mix of both. By using a combination of first-person and third-person perspectives, you can then create an outline of the details you’d like to share.

You may want to break up your story into sections like “How We Met,” “Our Proposal,” “Meeting the Family,” and “Relationship Timeline” to make it easier for wedding guests to read and for the story to flow. Use headings to separate sections and make the story easy to follow. Ensure your story is engaging but not too long; guests will appreciate a well-told story that doesn’t take too much time to read.

Writing your love story

We would recommend writing your love story as inspiration strikes. However, creating an outline of the details you’d like to share will help break up the story into sections and seem less daunting if you're not sure where to start. Or you can use the Say I do Love Story Generator to help!

Keep your love story genuine, authentic, and true to your relationship. Consider what details to keep private, and make sure you and your partner are comfortable with the information shared. You could always include both your and your partner's perspectives on key moments; this can be a fun way to show different viewpoints and add depth to the story. Finally, definitely add quotes from each other to highlight special moments or feelings!

Getting inspiration

Take inspiration from real couples’ stories to get started, and use these examples to spark your inspiration, but don’t be afraid to get creative and add your own personal touches. One great tip is to read your words aloud to each other and have fun laughing and reminiscing about fond memories you've shared along the way. Reflect on how far you’ve come and hint at the exciting journey ahead. This adds a sentimental touch and connects your past with your future.

Just remember to take your time creating your love story, enjoy the process, and write a few drafts before settling on the final story.

Refining your love story

Choose from one of many wedding website templates Say I do have on offer, and let the design guide you as to where and how much you should add to your wedding website’s love story. Use the website template to help you decide what to put on the page and preview how it looks on the screen, remembering to check both the phone and desktop.

One of the most important things when it comes to finalising it is to make sure the story flows well and is easy to read. Have a friend or family member review it for clarity and any typos. They can also check that the tone and style are consistent throughout the story. If you and your partner are both writing sections, it will more than likely reflect both your writing styles, so try to edit your thoughts together for a cohesive story.

Publishing your love story

When you’re ready to publish, go ahead and use the “Our Love Story” section on your chosen wedding website builder to create your page. You can also utilise helpful features like a photo timeline template and image uploader to break up the text and add visual interest to your story.

Once your page and website are done and dusted, share the link to your love story on your wedding invitations and social media. QR codes on invitations are actually really useful for easy access to your website, so don't miss that step! And if you feel like it, you can post teasers and snippets on social media with visuals like photos and videos and direct guests to your website. This comprehensive approach ensures you direct people to the right places and engage your guests, making them feel part of your journey and excited for your big day.

First things first, though, before you start writing, take a walk down memory lane together. Look through old photos, videos, cards, and letters to remember your best relationship moments. Have fun reminiscing about the key moments you've shared together throughout your journey, and reflect these special times on your wedding website's love story. Keep it light-hearted, meaningful, and unique to the two of you, and you'll be spoilt for content in no time!