Wedding Website FAQS: What Your Guests Really Want to Know

If there's one thing we love at Say I do, it's seamless guest experience, and your wedding RSVP website FAQ page is a big part of that. Sharing as much detail as possible in your FAQs saves you time and energy - nobody wants to be fielding calls from confused guests on the big day!

Of course, there are always going to be a few niche questions you didn’t anticipate, but the best wedding website FAQs will cover all the common wedding queries so that your friends and family feel informed and confident, and you have more time to focus on the fun stuff! If you’re wondering what FAQs to include on your wedding website, worry not - we’re here with a breakdown of everything you should include.

What date should I RSVP by?

Most couples find that they have to chase at least some of their guests for RSVPs, but putting this crucial question at the top of your FAQs will help to hammer home the RSVP deadline and hopefully minimise any chasing you need to do.

What’s the wedding itinerary?

Though you'll already have a wedding day timeline on your wedding website, it doesn’t hurt to share it here too. Whether you’re having a one-day or a whole wedding weekend, let your guests know what time they should arrive, and the timings of the ceremony, wedding reception and other wedding events.

Where is the venue? Do I need transport?

Give your guests all the details about how to get to your wedding events, whether that’s the venue's address, maps link or what3words. If your ceremony and reception aren't taking place at the same venue, then are you expecting guests to drive themselves, or have you hired transport? It’s a good idea to share the numbers for local taxi firms here if your guests are staying elsewhere.

Where can we park?

There’s nothing more stressful than turning up to a wedding, only to find a tiny car park that’s completely full! If parking is likely to be an issue, come up with some good alternatives and encourage guests to lift share where possible. You could also ask that guests with accessibility needs get in touch with you directly so that you can reserve them a spot close to the action.

Is there a specific dress code?

Wedding attire can be a source of stress for some people, especially if the dress code is open to interpretation! Is your wedding formal, smart casual or something else entirely? This is your chance to let your guests know what to wear, if there's a wedding theme and whether they need to dig out their tuxedos and cocktail dresses.

Will your ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

Whether your wedding ceremony is taking place inside or outside can have a big impact on what your guests choose to wear and what they bring with them to the wedding. If you're having an outdoor ceremony or reception, a reminder about appropriate footwear is a good idea.

Can I bring my kids?

Probably one of the most common FAQs, and one that needs to be addressed on your wedding invitations as well as here. If you’re choosing to have a child-free wedding, then tactfully remind your guests of why you’re making that choice; if kids are welcome, then make sure you give parents all the information they’ll need - timings, what the kids menu is, and whether there is children’s entertainment or a childminder on hand.

Can I bring a plus one?

Similarly to the kids question, addressing this one nice and early can help you avoid any awkward conversations later on. Politely reminding your guests that only those named on the invites are included on the guest list will hopefully make your cousin Gary think twice about asking if his new girlfriend can come along.

Can you recommend some accommodation?

Whether you're having a destination wedding or getting married on home turf, you need to share the accommodation details so that your guests can plan their stay. If your reception venue doesn’t have space for out-of-town guests to stay, do some research on the local area and share some recommendations. Don’t forget to cover different budgets and levels of luxury - whilst your mates from uni might be happy sharing a yurt with six other people, your Auntie Pauline might prefer something a bit more upmarket!

Will there be food served during cocktail hour?

Weddings are odd, food-wise - we’re expected to have breakfast at a normal time, a cocktail party instead of lunch, a sit-down meal at 3pm and then have a second dinner at 9pm, whilst simultaneously dancing the conga! Your guests will thank you for setting out exactly when they can expect to be fed, particularly if they are elderly, have children in attendance, or are pregnant.

Do you have a wedding registry?

Whilst some people like to choose their own meaningful wedding gifts, most people like a bit of guidance. This is your chance to shamelessly plug your gift registry and ask for what you want, whether that’s contributions to your honeymoon fund, physical gifts, charity donations or even no gifts whatsoever.

Can I share wedding photos on social media?

Unless you’re having an unplugged ceremony where you request that phones stay in pockets and only the professional photographer takes photos, the chances are that you’re going to have some snap-happy guests on your hands. It’s a good idea to inform guests ahead of time whether you're happy for them to post wedding photos - maybe you’re happy for them to share away, but if not, then you might want to reiterate this using signage on your wedding day. This is also a good place to share your wedding hashtag if you're having one!

I have more questions. Who should I contact?

However thorough you are on your FAQ page, there are likely to be some special requests or unpredictable queries. If you’re working with a wedding planner, you can share their contact details here - they should have all the answers! If it’s just you, then you might want to recruit a close friend or member of the wedding party to field queries for you. You should also put down an emergency day-of contact and a phone number for the venue so that your wedding guests can get in touch with someone last minute if necessary.