A wedding website works best as a single place guests can return to whenever they have a question, instead of texting you the same "what time does it start" message five separate times. Here's what actually belongs on it.
The essentials
- Date and location. Obvious, but make sure the venue address is exact and tappable as a map link -- don't make guests search for it themselves.
- Schedule. Ceremony time, reception time, and any other events guests are invited to (welcome drinks, brunch the next day). If timing is tight between events, say so.
- RSVP. Either link directly to your invitation's RSVP form, or embed one on the site itself -- but only one place should be the "real" RSVP guests submit to, to avoid duplicate or conflicting responses.
- Dress code, if you have one. Be specific -- "cocktail attire" and "formal" mean different things to different people, so a short example or reference photo helps.
Logistics that save you repeat questions
- Accommodation. A couple of hotel options at different price points, and whether you've arranged a room block or discount code.
- Travel. For destination or out-of-town weddings: nearest airport, whether you're arranging shuttles, parking availability at the venue.
- Local recommendations, especially for destination weddings -- a short list of things to do if guests are arriving early or staying late.
- Weather-appropriate notes for outdoor weddings -- "the ceremony is on grass" is useful information before someone chooses their shoes.
Nice-to-haves, if you want them
- Your story -- how you met, the proposal. Optional, but it's often the section guests actually enjoy reading.
- Registry links. As with paper invitations, registry information is more appropriate on the website than on the invitation itself.
- Wedding party introductions, especially useful for larger weddings where guests may not know everyone standing up front.
- A gallery or engagement photos, mostly for guests who like browsing before the big day.
- FAQ section for anything that comes up repeatedly -- kids policy, plus-one policy, whether there's parking, whether the ceremony and reception are at the same venue.
What to leave off
A few things are worth deliberately not including:
- Overly detailed itineraries that make the day feel scripted rather than something to look forward to.
- Pressure-y registry language. A simple link is enough; guests don't need to be told what's "still available."
- Anything that changes often without a clear "last updated" note -- if details are still being finalized, say so rather than posting information you'll need to walk back later.
Keep it updatable
The biggest practical advantage of a wedding website over a printed program is that it can change. If a vendor falls through, a start time shifts, or you add a new event, the site can reflect that immediately -- guests checking back the week of the wedding always see the current plan, not whatever was true when they first looked. That's worth designing for from the start, rather than treating the site as a one-time publish you won't touch again.