What to Put on a Wedding Website

We published our wedding website with three sections and a guilty feeling that it was “incomplete.” Within a week, the only texts we got were “this is so helpful” — because we had already covered what guests actually panic about. Everything else was nice-to-have.

If you are staring at an empty dashboard wondering what to put on a wedding website, use this checklist. It mirrors the full how to make a wedding website guide but focuses purely on content.

The Guest Questions Your Site Must Answer

Before sections and widgets, list the questions your phone already fields:

1. When is it?
2. Where do I go?
3. What do I wear?
4. Can I bring someone / kids?
5. Where do I stay and park?
6. How do I RSVP?
7. What about gifts?
8. What if it rains / runs late / changes?

Every block on your wedding website should map to one of those jobs. If a section does not reduce questions, it is decoration — optional, not launch-critical.

Must-Have Sections (Launch Day)

1. Names, date, and welcome line

One sentence sets the tone: “We cannot wait to celebrate with you in Savannah this October.” Pair with your names and the wedding date in the hero — guests should never hunt for the date.

Include the city even if the venue is famous. Travelers think in airports and hotels first.

2. Ceremony and reception details

For each event include:

• Venue name (official name guests can search)
• Start time with a.m./p.m.
• Time zone if guests fly in
• Street address or clear map button
• Indoor/outdoor note if it affects clothing

If ceremony and reception are in different places, say the travel time between them (“ten-minute drive”) so rideshares get scheduled sanely.

3. Dress code

One unambiguous line beats a moodboard:

• “Black tie”
• “Cocktail attire — suits or dresses”
• “Garden party — breathable fabrics; wedges over stilettos”
• “Beach formal — jackets optional; no heels in sand”

Add a second line only for constraints (temperature, terrain, religious site coverage). Put outfit inspiration links in FAQ if you must — not in the hero.

4. Online RSVP

Deadline, yes/no, meals if needed, plus-one rules, allergy field. Guests should RSVP on the same site where they read the plan. Setup depth: online wedding RSVP guide. Feature overview: online RSVP.

Show the deadline near the form and in invitation wording. Inconsistency creates late replies.

5. Travel and stay (if anyone is out of town)

Minimum useful travel block:

• Recommended hotels or room block code + book-by date
• Airport names and typical transfer time
• Parking reality (paid, valet, street)
• Shuttle or rideshare notes
• Neighborhood tips only if they prevent bad bookings

If your block is not open yet, publish “Hotel block opens March 1 — check back here” rather than inventing fake links.

6. FAQ

Five to ten short answers. Templates that always earn their pixels:

• Plus-ones / kids
• Parking
• Gifts / registry philosophy
• Weather backup
• Timing (when to arrive, when photos start)
• Food quirks (open bar? dessert only?)
• Accessibility (stairs, seating, quiet space)

7. Registry (soft placement)

A short section or footer link is standard. Keep it off the formal invitation. Neutral copy: “For those who asked — our registry is here.” Hard sell belongs nowhere near a wedding website welcome.

Should-Have Sections (Add When Confirmed)

Weekend schedule

For destination or multi-event weddings, a day-by-day spine prevents “are we invited to brunch?” confusion. Label invitation-only events clearly.

Shuttle and day-of timeline

Publish when buses leave hotels, when ceremony doors open, and when reception doors open. Update live if vendors shift — that is why a website beats a printed program locked at the printer.

Welcome dinner / farewell brunch

Only list events the reader might attend. Or use RSVP event toggles so the form clarifies invitations.

Dress code by event

Welcome drinks may be casual while Saturday is black tie. Say so explicitly.

Weather and what to pack

Outdoor winter: coats for photos. Humid garden: clutch fans. Mountain wind: secure hats. Guests appreciate practicality more than poetry.

Optional Sections (Nice, Not Necessary)

Our story

Keep it short — a meet-cute paragraph or three milestones. Long chronicles belong in a private share with close friends. See patterns in wedding website examples.

Wedding party

Helpful when guests will mingle with a large bridal party they do not know. Skip for micro-weddings. Photos should load fast; compress images.

Photo gallery

Engagement photos are optional charm. Do not autoplay a forty-image slideshow before RSVP.

Playlist or song requests

Fun if it does not clutter primary logistics. Better as an optional RSVP field than a homepage module.

Live stream link

Useful for distant relatives. Place it near schedule; update the URL if the tool changes. Do not print a fragile link on paper without also putting it on the live site.

Hashtag

Fine in the footer. Not a substitute for RSVP.

Countdown timer

Harmless if small. Harmful if it outranks the venue address.

What to Put on a Wedding Website for Destination Weddings

Add depth without turning the page into a guidebook:

• Passport / entry reminders (high level; link official gov sites)
• Group activity sign-ups if you host excursions
• Currency or tipping notes when truly helpful
• “Arrive by” guidance for Friday events
• Medical / pharmacy pointers only if remote

Emphasize booking deadlines for rooms and RSVP earlier than local weddings. Timing context: when to send wedding invitations.

Content for Digital Invitation + Website Combos

If your digital wedding invitation is the emotional opener, the website still holds:

• Full addresses and maps
• Expanding FAQ
• Registry
• Live schedule edits
• RSVP database

Do not duplicate a novel in both places. Invitation: ceremonial summary. Website: operational truth.

Wording Snippets You Can Paste

Welcome:
“We’re so glad you’re here — everything you need for the weekend is on this page.”

Adults-only:
“We love your little ones; our reception will be an adults-only celebration. Thank you for understanding.”

Plus-ones:
“Please respond only for guests named on your invitation.”

Registry:
“Your presence is the gift — registry links are here for those who asked.”

Weather:
“Ceremony will move to the covered terrace in case of rain — same address.”

RSVP:
“Please RSVP by August 1 so we can save you a seat.”

More invitation-level phrasing: wedding invitation wording guide.

Information Architecture: Where Things Live

A practical map:

If you use a hamburger menu on mobile, still repeat RSVP as a button in the hero. Hidden nav items get missed.

Photos: What to Include (and Skip)

Helpful images:

• Venue exterior guests will recognize
• Clear map screenshot only if the map button also exists
• One couple photo that feels like you

Skip or minimize:

• Soft-focus shots that hide text overlays
• Huge headers that push logistics below three scrolls
• Password-walled albums guests cannot open

Always provide text equivalents for critical facts — never only inside a JPG.

Privacy: What Not to Publish

Leave off the wedding website (or password-protect):

• Your home address
• Private family conflict notes
• Exact hotel room numbers
• Children’s full school details
• Anything you would not want forwarded to a stranger

Venue addresses are necessary. Your personal street address usually is not. Decide indexing/privacy settings when you publish.

How Much Content Is Enough?

Launch threshold we recommend:

• Hero + schedule + dress code + RSVP + 5 FAQ answers

That alone stops most texts. Add travel when blocks exist. Add registry when you are ready. Add story if you still have energy.

Couples stall because they wait for “complete.” Guests prefer “accurate and current.” A thin honest page beats a perfect page that launches after invitations.

Updating Content After You Hit Publish

The advantage of a wedding website is editability. Use it when:

• Cocktail hour moves
• Shuttle times firm up
• Room block sells out (remove or update code)
• Dress code clarifications become necessary
• Weather backup activates

Send a short note only for high-impact changes; for minor clarifications, updating the page is enough if guests know the URL is canonical.

Print QR codes after the URL is stable — how to create a wedding QR code.

Sample Page Outline (Copy This)

1. Hero — Names, date, city, one welcome sentence, RSVP button
2. Schedule — Ceremony, reception (maps, times)
3. Dress code — One to two lines
4. Travel — Hotels, parking, airport
5. FAQ — 5–10 Q&As
6. Registry — Short + links
7. RSVP — Full form + deadline
8. Footer — Contact email, hashtag optional

This outline matches many of the stronger wedding website examples we studied.

Content Checklist Before You Share Widely

• Names spelled correctly
• Date and weekday match the calendar
• Times include a.m./p.m. (and time zone if needed)
• Every venue has a working map link
• Dress code clear
• RSVP deadline consistent everywhere
• Plus-one and kids policies match invitations
• Hotel block codes tested
• FAQ covers parking and weather
• Registry linked (if using) without being pushy
• No private home address
• Mobile proofread by someone else

Common Content Mistakes

1. Story before map — romance first, logistics never
2. Three different dress code phrases across invite, site, and Mom’s email
3. Registry in the hero
4. Empty “Travel TBD” for months with no next checkpoint
5. Listing events some guests cannot attend without labels
6. No decline path explanation (“If you can’t make it, RSVP no — we understand”)
7. Copy-paste lorem ipsum leftovers (yes, it happens)
8. Out-of-date screenshots of invitations contradicting the live form

Content by Wedding Type

Micro-wedding (under 30): Hero, single venue schedule, dress code, RSVP, tiny FAQ. Skip wedding party grid.

Classic ballroom: Add meal RSVP fields, hotel block, formal dress code, parking/valet notes.

Garden / outdoor: Terrain + weather + bug/sun notes early; backup location line.

Destination: Weekend itinerary, travel hub, earlier RSVP deadline messaging, passport high-level notes.

Religious ceremony + separate reception: Two venue cards, timing gap, dress code respecting the ceremony site.

Backyard: Address clarity, bathroom/parking reality, rain plan, neighbor-conscious end time if relevant.

Same checklist, different emphasis. Do not copy a destination content load onto a local dinner for 40.

Who Writes What (RACI for Sanity)

• Couple: final voice, RSVP policies, story
• Parents: host-line accuracy, family policy alignment, elder RSVP help
• Wedding planner (if any): vendor-confirmed times, shuttle facts
• Wedding party: proofreading, not inventing new policies in group chats

Assign one person as “website owner” who publishes edits. Multiple editors without ownership creates contradictions.

SEO Is Not Your Guest’s Problem — Clarity Is

You may care about privacy more than search traffic. For a personal wedding website:

• Prefer link-only access if you do not want strangers finding the date
• Still write clear headings for humans (Schedule, Travel, RSVP)
• Do not stuff keywords into the welcome line

Public marketing sites and private guest sites have different jobs. This checklist is for guests.

Day-Of Content Pack

Create a thin “day-of” update block you can paste when week-of changes hit:

• Final parking note
• Ceremony start vs guest arrival time
• Weather backup confirmation
• Lost-and-found / urgent contact

Keep it at the top of schedule during the wedding weekend. Remove or archive after.

Sample Full FAQ Pack (Copy and Adapt)

1. What time should I arrive? Guests should arrive by 3:45 p.m.; ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.
2. Where do I park? South lot is complimentary; rideshare at the main canopy.
3. Can I bring a plus-one? Please RSVP only for guests named on your invitation.
4. Are kids welcome? Ceremony is family-friendly; reception is adults-only.
5. What should I wear? Cocktail attire; garden-friendly shoes recommended.
6. Is there a hotel block? Yes — code EMILYMICHAEL at The Fox Hotel through July 15.
7. Where is the registry? Linked on this page for those who asked; your presence is enough.
8. What if it rains? Ceremony moves to the covered terrace — same address.
9. Can I take photos during the ceremony? We’re hoping for an unplugged ceremony; photos welcome at the reception.
10. Who do I contact with issues? Email [address] and we’ll help.

Ten answers cover most weddings. Delete what does not apply; do not invent problems you do not have.

Content Calendar: When to Add Each Block

This calendar keeps “what to put on a wedding website” from becoming “what to invent at 2 a.m. the night before envelopes.”

Internal Links Guests Actually Click

On a wedding website, links should do jobs:

• Map apps for each venue
• Hotel booking pages with your code already applied when possible
• Registry pages
• RSVP (same-site anchor or section)
• Optional rideshare deep links if you provide a code

Avoid a link dump of every restaurant in town. Curate three dinner ideas max if you include any. Too many outbound links turns a clear page into a rabbit hole the night before flights.

When a vendor link dies (hotel block expired), replace it quickly with a plain-language note. Broken buttons generate the same texts you built the site to prevent.

Final Pass: Read the Site Aloud as a Guest

Before the wide share, open the phone page and narrate:

“I’m Aunt Maria. I land Friday. Where do I stay? What do I wear Saturday? How do I say yes to dinner but no to brunch?”

If you cannot answer in under a minute of scrolling, reorder sections. This aloud test catches missing content better than another hour of font tweaking.

What We Would Put on Ours Again (and Skip)

Again: schedule, maps, dress code, RSVP, parking FAQ, hotel block, weather backup.
Skip: long story above the fold, countdown mega-widget, wedding party bios nobody read, autoplay music.

We would add earlier: accessibility notes for relatives with mobility needs. That deserved a permanent FAQ line from day one.

Ready to Fill Your Wedding Website?

Know what to put on a wedding website, then place it in a template that already handles mobile layout and RSVP. Start with Join Wedding wedding websites, browse templates, and publish the essentials this week — even if travel details arrive later.

Guests do not need your perfect Pinterest board. They need the truth about where to be, what to wear, and how to reply — in one link they can find again tomorrow.