What to Include on Your Wedding Website

Your wedding website should answer the questions guests would otherwise message you about, in the order they need the answers. This is a section-by-section list with example wording you can copy and adapt. The names, dates, places and phone number are invented examples.

Not every wedding needs every section. A small local wedding might need four; a weekend of events with travelling guests might need all of them.

The essentials at the top

Start with the three facts every guest looks for: who, when and where.

Charlotte & Alexander Saturday 19 June 2027 · Hollyfield House, Little Ashby We can't wait to celebrate with you.

If you are still confirming details, say so plainly: "Times and travel details will be added in March." Guests prefer a clear "not yet" to a guess that changes later.

Schedule

List each part of the day with a start time and a place. Times in a list are easier to scan than a paragraph.

Add the end time if guests need to book transport home, and an arrival time if the ceremony starts promptly: "Please arrive by 2:40 pm; the ceremony begins at 3 pm."

Venue and directions

For each venue, include the full name and address, a map link, and the practical details people forget:

Hollyfield House, Orchard Lane, Little Ashby Parking is free on site; follow the signs to the walled garden. The nearest station is Ashby Junction, about 15 minutes away by taxi. We recommend booking a taxi home in advance. The ceremony and reception are step-free. Please let us know if you need anything to make the day easier.

Travel and accommodation

Include this section if guests travel or stay overnight. Give options at different prices and any booking deadline.

We've reserved rooms at The Orchard Inn (10 minutes away) until 1 April. Mention our names when you book. For more choice, the town centre has several hotels and guesthouses within a short taxi ride.

Dress code

Name the dress code, then explain what it means for your wedding, because guests interpret the same words differently.

Dress code: Formal. Suits and ties, cocktail dresses or long dresses. The ceremony is on the lawn, so you may prefer block heels to stilettos.

Other wording you can adapt:

• Black tie: "Dinner jackets and floor-length or formal evening dresses."
• Cocktail: "Suits, smart dresses or jumpsuits."
• Smart casual: "No jeans or trainers, but no tie needed."

Gifts

Keep this short and warm. Mention gifts on the website rather than on the invitation itself.

Your company is the best gift. If you'd like to give something, a contribution to our honeymoon would be wonderful; details are below.

Or, if you'd prefer no gifts: "Please, no gifts. We just want you there."

Children and plus-ones

Guests appreciate knowing in advance. Kind, clear wording avoids awkward messages later:

We love your little ones, but our celebration will be adults only. We hope this gives you a night off!

Because of space, we can only welcome guests named on the invitation.

Frequently asked questions

Collect the questions you've already been asked, and answer each in one or two sentences.

Can I take photos during the ceremony? We're having an unplugged ceremony, so please keep phones away until we've said "I do". Our photographer will share pictures afterwards.

Is there somewhere to leave coats? Yes, there's a cloakroom by the entrance.

What if it rains? The ceremony moves into the orangery, a few steps away.

Who do I contact with questions? Message Sophie, our maid of honour, on 07700 900123.

RSVP

Make the RSVP easy to find from every part of the site, and state the deadline once, clearly:

Please reply by Saturday 22 May 2027, using the form below. If anything changes after you've replied, just send the form again.

Our guide to wedding RSVP websites covers what to ask and how to follow up.

Your story and photos (optional)

A few paragraphs about how you met, and one or two photos, make the site personal. Keep it short: guests come for the practical details and enjoy the story as a bonus.

What to leave off

• Your home address, unless you are hosting at home
• The guest list, or anything that shows who is or isn't invited
• Gift amounts or bank details on a public page
• Details you haven't confirmed yet
• Inside jokes most guests won't understand

Checklist

• Names, date and place at the top
• A schedule with times and places
• Venue address, map link, parking and accessibility notes
• Travel and accommodation, if guests travel
• Dress code with a one-line explanation
• Gifts, children and plus-ones, if they apply
• Answers to the questions you've been asked
• The RSVP and its deadline, easy to find
• A contact for questions

Ready to put it together? Follow how to make a wedding website step by step, or find a look in our wedding website examples.