What things need to go on my wedding website?

A wedding website is a wonderful "green" way to share information about your wedding. My husband and I use Wedding Window and were very happy with the results.




The following is taken from our new "Quick Guides" page.

Wedding Website - 11 Must Haves
1. Date, Time and Location. Make sure to include all the basic information about the wedding, including the date, time, and exact location (e.g. The Garrison Resort, the Wingate Room). Include information for all pre and post wedding events as well.

2. Transportation Options. Your website should have information about the closest airports, train stations and car rental companies. If you have set up a carpool website (see transportation section of chapter 7 in The Green Bride Guide) or contact person, include this information as well.

3. Driving Directions. Always include comprehensive driving directions along with a link to an interactive map service like Mapquest. Make sure to test the directions before you post them.

4. Contact Information. Make sure your website has contact information for the two of you (a.k.a. where to send gifts), and for any hotels, restaurants or other locations that you will be using for the wedding.

5. Lodging Options. It is polite to do the legwork for your guests and include a number of different lodging options in the area. Try to find a good range, from cheapy cheap to high-end. Many hotels will hold blocks of rooms for your party at a discount if you make arrangements ahead of time. Include a note (e.g. “be sure to mention you are with the Harrison-Muchnick party”) along with a contact person for each hotel and make sure to release any unbooked rooms before you are charged. The cut off date will be different for each place, but is usually several weeks before your wedding.

6. Schedule of Events. Especially if your wedding is a multi-day affair, be sure to include a comprehensive schedule of events with their location and start times. To see an example Click Here.

7. Dress Code. It is nice to include a quick note about appropriate attire so your guests can plan accordingly.

8. Packing List. Along the same lines as the dress code, consider including a packing list – especially if you are having a destination wedding or a multi-activity event.

9. Registry Information. Include a link to any registry sites you have set up, so guests know what to get you and don’t have to bother your mother or father.

10. Engagement Story. It is nice to add either your engagement story or the story of how you two met. This will give guests who do not know you or your fiancé well a chance to learn more about you and will give them something to talk about at the wedding.

11. Pictures. Pictures of the two of you, pictures of your families, pictures of the bridal party members with bios, pictures of the wedding site, really any and all pictures you want to include will make the website more interesting and fun!

On that note...