Wedding websites are no longer just a trend–they have become a mainstay. They need not appear self-promoting or self-serving, but rather full of helpful, thoughtful, informative details and designed to serve guests. Certainly popular for destination weddings, but our highly mobile world of far-flung friends and family make many weddings virtually destination weddings.
General Website Guidelines
A good way to approach planning a wedding website is to think just like you would if you were planning a destination wedding. Your wedding is the destination, and getting guests to and from the event in comfort drives what information you put on your site. Much like receiving a save the date card, a wedding website makes it easier for guests to plan.
The Basics & Helpful Details
- Directions. Post GPS addresses, maps, written directions to and from transportation hubs, hotels, ceremony and reception venue, as well as any other event locations (such as rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch, etc.)
- Accommodation & Transportation. List hotel and transportation options, rates (reserved and other options), direct contact info and links.
- Event itinerary. Provide a list of events, locations, and times so guests can plan their arrival and departure times accordingly.
- Local Attractions or Points of Interest. Not all guests are invited to every event planned. Make their trip worthwhile with information about local things to keep them busy.
- Local climate Posting the local weather forecast helps guests plan what to pack and what to wear.
- Registry. Putting your registry information on your wedding invitations is a no-no, but your wedding website is the perfect place to post it, along with a link to help guests shop!
Personal Story
More than what save the date cards do, a wedding website offers the opportunity to make guests feel more connected to you as a couple. It’s not something everybody wants to include, but writing a short piece about how you met and became engaged is a highly personal touch that openly invites guests to be an intimate part of your special day.
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