Things You Might Forget to Include on Your Wedding Website

So you're at that stage of the wedding planning process when everything is beginning to take shape. You've made some tough decisions, but you've come out on the other side! You're ready to start creating your wedding website and communicating all the exciting plans to your guests. This is when everything starts to feel VERY real and SUPER exciting!

When creating your wedding website, always try to put yourself in your guests' shoes and pretend you know NOTHING about the day. Of course, you know every single detail, but some of your guests know absolutely nothing, so as easy as it is to get carried away with making the website look amazing, it's essential that you include all the necessary details for your guests to ensure they get where need to be on time and with ease.

From the minute they tap the link or scan the QR code, your wedding website will be the go-to resource for your wedding guests to refer to before the big day. As a result, wedding websites should serve as a one-stop shop to find out information such as the location, timings, dress code, and other essential wedding details. You want to cover all of the practical elements while also making guests feel excited to celebrate your big day.

Read on for a rundown of all the information you need to cove and some you might have already forgotten to include on your wedding website… You’re welcome!

The essentials

There's a lot going on in your head, and you're more than likely juggling many things right now, so it goes without saying but please don’t forget to include your wedding date, timings, and wedding location. Give as much information as possible when it comes to the wedding venue location to ensure no one gets lost; full addresses and maps are your best bet.

Adult-only announcements

If you've decided not to include kids at your wedding, that's fine. Some couples would prefer to host an adults-only wedding, but we’d recommend avoiding direct mentions on your wedding invitation. Instead, address the envelope or email to exactly who it's meant for. (For example, write "Mr. and Mrs. Jones," not "The Jones Family.") Your wedding website is the perfect place to announce that you're keeping the party a grown-up affair.

Dress code details

Whether you choose a laid-back, festival-themed wedding or an elaborate black-tie affair, your guests will need to know what to wear to avoid feeling underdressed or overdressed when the big day comes. It's also worth considering whether your guests will need a change of clothes or footwear, especially if part of your wedding is outdoors or plan on hosting fun activities like games in the garden.

Gift registry information

People will want to get you wedding gifts to celebrate the happy occasion regardless of the size of your wedding. With this in mind, make it super simple for them by including a link to your wedding gift registry that tells them exactly what you would like, or if you'd rather, a donation towards a charity or a house fund/honeymoon of a lifetime, for example.

A rough schedule

Your guests may not want (or need!) a minute-by-minute breakdown of the day, but a basic schedule describing major parts and timings will ensure there are no surprises (unless, of course, you want some!). This allows your guests and family to make some plans ahead of time, such as bringing jackets if they know they'll be outside in the evening or getting a bite to eat before the ceremony if the dinner isn't until later in the day.

Social media rules

Consider your wedding website to be the place to come for social media guidelines. If you want to encourage social media posts, share your wedding hashtag so that all of their photos and videos can be found easily online. Alternatively, if you're planning an unplugged wedding, share this on your website so guests can be informed before the big day and know what to do to respect your wishes.

Health and safety guidelines

Reassure your guests of what you and your venue will be doing to ensure their health and well-being on your wedding day. The great thing about a wedding website is that any information can be readily updated, so make sure your guests are aware that you will be keeping the site up to date if requirements/conditions change.

FAQs

If you're planning a large or complicated wedding, an FAQ section might be a valuable addition to ensure that your guests know what to do at every eventuality without having to contact you over every single detail. Some examples could be: Is there wheelchair access? Is there parking near the venue? What time will the party end?

Catering

Your wedding party will appreciate you noting what food will be provided and when it will be served so they don't finish the day on an empty stomach if you eat late. After all, no one wants hangry guests! When your guests confirm their attendance via their RSVP, ask them to list any allergies or dietary preferences they may have. This will save you a LOT of time and stress ahead of and on the big day itself.

You should also inform your visitors about the drink situation: will there be an open bar? Should they bring cash? Or if the bar only takes cards.

RSVP date

A wedding website's 'confirming your attendance' part is perhaps one of its most useful elements. It will save you from having to organise responses from lots of different sources and will keep all of your RSVPs in one place. We recommend setting an ideal RSVP deadline so you don't have to spend precious time chasing down late RSVPs.

Transport and accommodation options

If you've reserved hotel rooms or wedding day transport, provide all these details on your wedding website. Your out-of-town guests will appreciate it if you've reserved room blocks at a nearby hotel or arranged for scheduled cars to and from the ceremony and reception venue, so make sure your website has all the information they need and remember to include any critical details regarding this on your FAQs.

Things to do for out-of-town guests

Adding local recommendations for guests is one of the best ways to personalise your wedding website. Make the most of your website by giving local recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions to help your guests when planning their time away. This is especially important to include on your destination wedding website if the majority of your guests are travelling from far away. They'll be grateful that you took the time and effort to assist them with a fun-filled itinerary of events.

Intro to your wedding party

You probably won't have enough space to include full bios of your wedding party on your invites, regardless of whether you're sending paper or digital invitations. But with unlimited space on your website, why not include brief bios of bridal parties, groomsmen, and other VIPs? Include memorable photos, how you're related, or how you met. This is a lovely, personal, entertaining touch and will mean those who don’t know many people will be able to spot some familiar faces on the day.