5 Unique Things to Include on Your Wedding Website

Your wedding website will naturally end up being your guests' one-stop shop for your impending wedding day. It will be the main place where they can find out all the info they need when it comes to knowing where to be and when. Of course, it's your choice how much detailed information you want to include on your wedding website, but remember to keep the essentials on the homepage so they are easy to locate.

If your wedding RSVP website is acting as your formal wedding invitation as well, it's a must that you include information such as the wedding date, wedding location, dress code, wedding registry, and a FAQ section. The more information you include on your wedding website, the less you will be bombarded with questions in the run-up to your big day!

With the increase in destination weddings and wedding weekends, creating wedding websites has never been such an essential and useful tool for wedding planning. Not only do you have the luxury of space to include extra information, such as travel suggestions and accommodation recommendations, but you can also include multiple event details that guests can RSVP to separately, such as the rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.

So you've nailed the basics and included all the necessities; why not add some fun bits to your website that will set yours apart from the rest? Here are our top 5 unique things to include on your wedding website.

1. Create a who's who, including photos

A fun touch is to let your guest list know who's who when it comes to family members, groomsmen, and members of the bridal party. Include a photo, a short summary of how they are related to you both, and a bit about them. This will eliminate any questions from guests, such as, “Who's that?” or “Is that the bride's sister?” etc. It's also nice for guests who are attending alone to turn up and be able to recognise some familiar faces that they can speak to during the wedding whilst having a few conversation starters up their sleeves, allowing conversations to flow as they already know a little bit about the bride's sister beforehand.

2. Ask your wedding guests to make some song requests

Depending on your entertainment choices throughout the day, you may want a bit of a helping hand when it comes to creating an awesome party playlist. It's surprising how many half-hour or hour slots you have to fill between the band, DJ, or during your cocktail hour, for example. Take the pressure off of creating multiple playlists and ask your guests to give you their favourite song to play. Not only will it help you when you're creating a playlist, but you'll more than likely get more people up dancing if you're playing their favourite floor fillers!

3. Let your guests know how you've made your wedding 'green'

We're increasingly aware of doing 'our bit' for the planet these days, so if you're trying to make your wedding more green, don't be afraid to shout about it! Letting your guests know why you've chosen seasonal food from local suppliers will not only help them understand and appreciate your choices, but it might also inspire them along the way. If you've specifically chosen a wedding venue due to its sustainability promises, let your guests know that your wedding venue is doing its bit to save the planet too. It may be that they grow their own produce, upcycle their wedding decor, or perhaps have solar panels installed to create some renewable energy.

Don't forget that a wedding website is also helping you create a more environmentally friendly wedding. With formal invitations come multiple trips to the post office, they take more time to design and print, and they cost a lot more, too, compared to going digital.

4. Create a unique URL and wedding hashtag

Think of your site as the information hub for your whole wedding. You want guests to be able to access it easily on a desktop or mobile device and quickly remember where to go in case they need a refresher. Come up with a fun, creative, easy-to-remember wedding website URL for your site that’s quick and easy to type.

The URL for your wedding website can even double up as a fun hashtag for your wedding. When you use funny or memorable hashtags, you can easily search for wedding-related posts and pictures from your wedding guests online. Include the hashtag in various places on your site, on your invitations, and throughout your chosen wedding venue as well. This will help remind your guests to use it and have fun!

5. Create a virtual guest book

How often have you seen a guest book at a wedding party and not had the chance or forgotten to sign it? Well, including one on your website is a surefire way to get more lovely well wishes and messages from your nearest and dearest. It's a great way to let guests feel like they are a part of your experience, and adding a virtual one to your wedding website is a great way to help guests feel included. They can even personalise their messages by adding photos to really bring their kind messages to life.

You can also use your virtual guest book to invite family and friends to leave you a piece of marriage advice or a funny anecdote that’s included on your site. Think of it as a virtual marriage advice column. You’re sure to get some wise, endearing, and even hilarious responses!

In summary

Have fun while creating your wedding website; you're setting the tone for your big day, so it's the perfect place to drum up excitement ahead of the main event. Of course, it's essential to include all the important details, but get creative and add some fun elements too.

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