Top Questions Your Wedding Website Should Answer For Guests

Your wedding website is a one-stop-shop for everything your guests need to know, so while it might be tempting to just throw up a nice photo or two, your wedding date, and a vague “details to follow”, putting the effort in now to make sure your wedding website answers all your guests questions can actually save you a lot of work in the long run.

If there’s one thing we know about wedding planning, it’s that guests will ask questions. Often the same questions. Repeatedly. Even if you’ve told them three times already! So do your future selves a favour, and make sure your wedding website answers all these top questions off the bat, so you can spend the week leading up to your wedding day drinking prosecco and not explaining where your friends and family should park…

What’s the wedding date and time?

Yes, it seems obvious, but put this front and centre on your homepage. You’d be surprised how many guests need to double-check - especially if you sent out the save-the-dates months ago and they’ve since lost the fridge magnet. And make sure you ask guests to arrive well before the wedding ceremony time, just to be safe!

Where is your wedding venue?

The second most-asked question after “what time?” is definitely “where do I go?”. Therefore, make sure you include: Names, addresses and postcodes of your ceremony and reception venues Google Maps link Parking info Any venue quirks: Is the entrance where you’d expect it to be? Does sat nav take you somewhere weird?

If your wedding is taking place across multiple venues, don’t forget to inform guests of the necessary details, including where they need to be, when, and how long it will take them to travel between the two.

Is there parking, or should I book a taxi?

Some guests will always want to drive, even if it’s a destination wedding on a remote island, but nobody enjoys stressing about where to park! Be sure to include a section that outlines the parking situation, whether taxis or Ubers are readily available, or if you’re providing a shuttle service to take guests home. Whilst it might sound boring, this is exactly the kind of information that will prevent your guests from panicking at 10pm the night before and blowing up your phone!

What’s the dress code?

Whilst a vague “smart casual” or “semi-formal” might be fine for some guests, there will always be some who are fretting about showing up in cocktail attire when everyone else is in floral sundresses. For these folks, you may need to give a bit more guidance when it comes to wedding attire.

It can be helpful to mention whether you're getting married indoors or outdoors - if you’re having an outdoor wedding, your stiletto-wearing guests are going to be in trouble! Similarly, gravel can play havoc with heels, so avoid any rolled ankles by letting your guests know what to expect.

Are kids invited?

This is a significant (and slightly controversial) topic that we’ve addressed before! Make it super clear if you’re having an adults-only celebration, or if kids are welcome - don’t leave your guests guessing.

In addition to stating whether your wedding is child-free on your invitations, you can also reiterate this on the RSVP page of your wedding website and in the FAQ section, to cover all bases. If you’re only inviting certain children (such as nieces, nephews or godchildren), then a gentle explanation like “due to limited space, we’re only able to invite immediate family children” usually goes down well.

Can I bring a plus one?

Ah, the dreaded plus one question! If you’re not offering them to everyone, ensure your RSVP form is tailored to each guest, so those without a plus-one can’t surreptitiously add one. With a Say I do wedding website, you can add named plus ones or attach an unnamed guest to any of your invitees.

To make doubly sure there’s no confusion over plus ones, you could add a short paragraph to your RSVP form that says something along the lines of “If your wedding invitation includes a plus one, you’ll see their name (or “and guest”) with yours on the RSVP form. If not, we can’t wait to celebrate with just you!”

What’s the wedding itinerary?

Guests love a timeline, even if it’s loose; the tired parents will be secretly wondering when they might be able to sneak a nap in, and the fashionistas will be working out when to change into their evening outfits!

List all the wedding events clearly, including arrival time, ceremony, cocktail hour, meal, etc. If certain parts of your celebration (such as the welcome dinner or after-party) are exclusive to specific guests, ensure that these details are visible only to the intended invitees.

Do you have a gift registry?

Let’s be honest, most guests find it so much easier when the couple gives them an idea of what they want as a wedding gift. Whether you’re registered at a specific location, have a universal wedding registry, or have opted for a honeymoon fund, make it easy for your guests to find with just one click.

Add a note to your gift registry section which says something like “We’re so lucky to already have a home full of things. If you’d like to give a gift, we’d love a contribution to our honeymoon adventure!” Or link directly to your registry or fund: simple, easy, and no awkward conversations needed!

Are there any accommodation recommendations?

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding or are getting married in your home town, out-of-town guests will always need some local recommendations for places to stay. Let your guests know if you’ve booked a hotel block or if there are rooms onsite at your reception venue, and how to reserve the right space for them.

Say I do offers easy integration with local accommodation providers, allowing you to build your own accommodation guide for your guests. Once you’ve shortlisted the best self-catering apartments, hotels, and other holiday rentals in the local area, guests can book themselves in at the click of a button.

Any other useful info I should know?

This is where your wedding website FAQs become your best friend. Walk through your entire wedding from the point of view of your guests, from the night before to the morning after, and try to think of any unanswered questions. Here are some common ones: Is there an open bar? Do we need to bring cash? Can I take photos during the ceremony? Are you able to cater to my dietary requirements? Is there a dress code for the welcome dinner? Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs or prams? What's the online RSVP deadline?

Answering these kinds of questions on your FAQ page not only saves you stress, it shows your guests that you’ve thought of everything - and who doesn’t want to go down in history for their organisational skills?!

A good wedding website isn’t just nice fonts and engagement photos (though we love both), it’s there to keep guests informed, reduce stress, and hopefully to stop you from having to send a bunch of “ooh, just one more thing” emails and messages the week before the big day.

Whatever platform you’re on, a thoughtful, well-organised wedding website is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.