What to Include on Your Wedding Website
Your wedding website has one job: give your guests everything they need without them having to text you. I've seen enough of these to know what actually matters and what's just filler. Here's the real checklist.
Quick checklist
- Must have: Date/time, venue/directions, RSVP form, dress code
- Should have: Schedule, accommodation, travel info, FAQ
- Nice to have: Your story, wedding party, registry, photo gallery
- Skip: Countdown timers, Spotify playlists, Pinterest boards
The essentials
Date and time
Include the day of the week, the full date, and the ceremony start time. If there's a gap between the ceremony and reception, mention that too. Guests appreciate knowing whether they have two hours to kill or fifteen minutes.
Venue and directions
Full venue name, address, and a map. If the venue is hard to find or has a specific entrance, add a note. Parking details matter more than most couples realize. One couple in Banff had guests who didn't know about paid parking at the venue until they arrived. That's the kind of thing a website prevents.
RSVP
A digital RSVP form saves you from chasing people down. Include fields for attendance, meal choice, dietary restrictions, and plus-ones if you're allowing them. Set a clear deadline, 3 to 4 weeks before the wedding, and make the form easy to find. For my own wedding, the RSVP form was the first thing guests saw after the hero section, because that's why most of them visit in the first place.
Dress code
"Semi-formal" means different things to different people. "Cocktail attire" is clearer. "Dark suits, cocktail dresses, no jeans" is clearest. If your ceremony is outdoors (common for mountain weddings in Alberta and BC), mention whether guests should bring layers or avoid heels on grass. If your guest list speaks multiple languages, your bilingual wedding website guide covers how to handle dress code translations.
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Schedule of events
If your wedding spans multiple events, lay out the timeline. I've seen weddings with a mehendi the night before, a morning tea ceremony, an afternoon ceremony, and an evening reception. Without a clear schedule, guests are lost.
Accommodation suggestions
If you've reserved a hotel block, include the booking link and code. Even if you haven't, suggesting two or three nearby hotels at different price points helps, especially for out-of-town guests. Mention the distance to the venue. For destination weddings (Banff, Muskoka, Niagara), this section is critical.
Travel and transportation
How should guests get there? Is there a shuttle from the hotel? Are ride-shares available in the area? If your venue is outside the city (many Alberta and BC venues are), don't assume everyone will figure out transportation on their own.
FAQ section
This is where you answer the questions you know people will ask. Are kids welcome? Is the ceremony outdoors? Can I bring a plus-one? Is there an open bar? Will there be vegetarian options? A good FAQ section saves you dozens of individual conversations. I always recommend couples include one because it cuts down on the "hey quick question" texts in the weeks before the wedding.
Nice to have
Your story
How you met, how the proposal happened, a few words about your relationship. This is especially appreciated by guests who know one of you but not the other. Keep it natural and brief. Your closest friends already know the story. This is for the plus-ones and the distant relatives.
Wedding party
A name and a sentence about who they are to you is enough. Guests appreciate knowing the faces they'll see up front, especially at weddings where two very different social circles are coming together.
Registry or gift info
If you have a registry, link to it. If you prefer cash gifts or charitable donations, say so clearly but gently. In Canada, cash gifts are common and most guests expect guidance either way. Your website is the right place for it.
Photo gallery and guestbook
Engagement photos give the site personality before the wedding. After the wedding, the gallery becomes a place for guests to share their own photos. A digital guestbook lets people leave messages you'll actually keep, unlike paper cards that end up in a box somewhere.
What you can skip
| Feature | Why skip it |
|---|---|
| Countdown timer | Everyone knows the date. It adds nothing. |
| Spotify playlist | No one will use it before the wedding. |
| Pinterest mood board | Guests don't need to see your inspo. They need directions. |
| Social media feeds | Distracting. Keep the focus on the info they came for. |
The best wedding websites are clear, warm, and focused on what your guests actually need.
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