5 Things You Should Decide Before Making Your Wedding Website
Because as we all know, communication is key.
As you start putting your wedding planning into motion, one of the most important components of the process will be putting together your wedding website. It’s a super important resource that will keep your guests in-the-know about the details of your wedding day–from the basics (the 5 W’s, if you will) to fun details you would love to share (Get-together’s before the wedding? Hashtags?).
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Here are the details you and your partner should decide before curating your very own wedding website:
The Basics: Date, Location, and Dress Code
This might be a given, but when you’re planning your special day these essential details can definitely take the most time to finalize! Know where you’re going to get married, the date, the time, and the dress code!
Pro tip: In addition to a clear direction for the dress code, let the theme of the wedding website emulate your own wedding design. If you’re planning on having a laid-back beachy vibe or a sophisticated black-tie event, the site in itself can be a hint at what to expect.
Who’s Invited!
If you’re planning on having a wedding with 50 guests or 150 guests, finalizing your guest list is key to making sure you’re inviting everyone you want to celebrate with on your special day. You can also create a password for your website to make sure that your guests (and only your guests) have exclusive access to all of your wedding details.
Pro-tip: Leave off the details for the invite-only events, like the rehearsal dinner or any wedding-party-specific events. Send separate invites by mail/email (depending on the occasion) to those invited.
Travel Info + Local activities
Make it easy for your guests–wherever they may be coming from–to travel and find accommodations for your special day. If you’re having a destination wedding, which airport is closest? What are the best hotels to stay at? Here’s where you can include information about a hotel block or any shuttle services if you plan on providing them.
If you’re inviting a lot of out-of-town guests, they’ll probably want to make a little trip out of the occasion! Include must-do activities (any amazing viewpoints or Instagrammable locations?) and some of your favorite restaurants so they can make memories the entire week(end).
Bring on the presents!
Take the time to curate your own wedding registry and let the wedding website do the rest! Add direct links to your online registries so your guests can reserve, buy, and browse through your wish lists.
As a gift-alternative, you can also ask for contributions to your honeymoon, house fund, or to a charity close to your heart. Include a little heartfelt message as to why these funds will be important to you and your partner so your guests can feel connected to the life you’re building together.
A Wedding Style that is Uniquely You (and Your Love)
Once you decide on a vision for your special day, seeing it come together through your website will be an exciting milestone for not only you and your love, but for your guests as well. Your wedding will be uniquely curated to your love story, and the same should go for your website!
Pro tip: If there are any special wishes you have for your wedding day–like having an unplugged ceremony or a post-wedding hangout–the website is a perfect place to share them.