Wedding Website Wording Examples and Ideas

Creating a beautiful wedding website is no mean feat; however, we’re delighted to let you know that there is a great range of website templates out there to help you get started and ensure you don’t miss any of the important details along the way. Whether you’ve got your vision locked in and know exactly how your website’s going to look or, on the flip side, you’re not really sure where to begin, stay with us, and you’ll be putting pen to paper (so to speak) in no time!

When should I start my wedding website?

There’s no written rule when it comes to when you should start creating your wedding website, but of course, don’t publish it until it’s home to all the most important (and relevant) information. You can start playing around using a wedding website example template as early as you want, though - think of it as a creative way to start funnelling engagement excitement productively! However, a general guide is to share your website with your guests around six to eight months before your wedding date to give guests enough time to get organized, especially if you’re having a destination wedding or wedding weekend.

How to get started

Breathe a sigh of relief because the great news is there are loads of beautiful wedding websites out there with templates that you can adapt, allowing you to add your own unique personal touch and style! Try to adopt a similar style of wording throughout your website, story section (if you’re sharing your love story), and on your wedding invitations (if you’re sending those separately). These handy templates will give you wording tips and prompts to help you start writing from the off.

How to get your website out there?

A great way to share your wedding website URL is on your save the dates. You can also share it on hen and stag invites or other wedding events you may be planning, even through text or email. By sharing your wedding website link in multiple places, you can increase the chance that all of your guest list find their way to it successfully. More visits and more RSVPs = less chasing!

Wedding website welcome message

One of the first things your guests will see when they visit your wedding website is your welcome message. So, if you want to ensure that people stick around, create an engaging and impactful one that still represents you both. While your wedding website should include all the details, such as the date, time, location of the wedding ceremony and reception, and guest accommodations, the welcome message is a vital aspect that should not be missed in your website design.

Wedding website welcome message examples

The exact wording is up to you, but there is some basic information that should be included on your welcome page. Most wedding website templates include space for you to insert both of your names along with top-line information such as your wedding date and wedding venue. These are the most important details and should be easily found. Add your welcome message after this bit of information; a perfect welcome message should be short, sweet and to the point. See some welcome message wording examples you could adapt below:

Come and help make our wedding day perfect! We’re very excited to welcome you to the wedding! Welcome to our wedding website! We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you We said yes! Join us in the countdown until we say, “I do” We’re getting hitched! Join us in celebrating our big day Fancy seeing you here! Welcome to our wedding website—we’re so happy to share our upcoming celebration with you

What other information goes on a wedding website?

The sky is the limit as to what you can put on your wedding website. But you can certainly make it a fun place for your guests to come and visit and a place to build excitement in the run-up to the upcoming nuptials. Remember to make it nice and easy for wedding guests to navigate their way around, too.

A great wedding website will give all the necessary information and enable guests to RSVP with ease whilst also giving a bit of context to the happy couple in the form of sharing your love story. Collating extra information from guests throughout the RSVP process will pay dividends here, and a great example of this would be to gather any dietary requirements, event plus one details, and even ask your loved ones for a song request - this will guarantee everyone gets up on the dance floor!

A wedding website template can be a great guide when deciding on what to put on your wedding site, so share as much or as little of your journey with your guests. This can include sweet additions like your engagement photos, proposal story, and any information on extra events happening in the run-up to the wedding. Include details on the dress code, too, so that guests have an idea of what to wear and can plan accordingly.

Don’t forget to add a section for your gift registry so guests can find out what kind of presents you’d like or if you’re opting for a donation towards your honeymoon, for example. A schedule of the day is also really useful to set your guest lists’ expectations on what’s happening and when. A section on accommodation to help out-of-town guests find hotel block details is really helpful, too. You can even use your website as a brilliant opportunity to introduce the wedding party - this is a nice touch for guests who are perhaps travelling alone and will appreciate being able to recognize a few friendly faces on the day itself.

Don’t forget to let your guests know how they can contact you should they have any urgent questions, so pop your phone numbers and email addresses in an easy-to-find place. However, we would recommend creating an FAQs section on one of your wedding website’s pages as this will easily minimize the number of direct questions you get in the lead-up to your wedding!

Finally, put yourself in your guests’ shoes, and remember that not everyone knows where your celebration is, so include venue directions, parking info, and any transport recommendations.

Wedding registry wording examples

It’s really useful to be able to direct guests when it comes to wedding gifts. If you don’t put it in black and white, you’ll likely receive an influx of questions or risk being bought household items you already may have. Whether you want cash gifts, have opted for an online gift list, or a wishing well, keep the wording short, sweet, and unassuming. Remember, most guests appreciate some direction with these things; choosing the perfect wedding gift can be time-consuming and even quite stressful!

Opting for an online gift registry with a curated selection of items is a great way to help your guests navigate the dilemma of getting you a gift that’s useful, practical, and suited to you and your partner’s personal taste.

Keep your wording tactful, warm, and appreciative. Make it clear that a gift is not necessary or expected, but the options are there if they need some guidance. Some examples of registry wording you could adapt are below:

“We hope you can join us in celebrating our marriage! Please know that your presence is the best gift you could provide, but should you feel inclined, we have a gift list with (insert your chosen platform here).”

“All we really want for our wedding day is for you to be there to celebrate with us, but if you’d like to give us a gift, we have a gift list at (insert your chosen platform here).”

“For guests wishing to contribute to our big day, we’ve created a registry at (insert your chosen platform here).”

Destination weddings

If you’ve decided on a destination wedding,…great choice! However, it’s really important to keep your guests in mind more than ever. Destination weddings tend to involve your nearest and dearest having to book more time off work and dig a little deeper to fund the trip, so give them a helping hand and turn your destination wedding website into a comprehensive information hub. Of course, as mentioned above, you need all the wedding details, but it’s also a nice touch to include information such as things to do in the local area and travel tips for the chosen location.

Destination wedding wording examples

Here, you’ll find a couple of destination wedding invitation wording examples that capture the essence of an informal ceremony without being too over the top. If you’re having a non-traditional wedding, chances are you want to stay away from traditional invitation wording. If you choose to tie the knot in an unconventional way, your stationery should reflect the informal, casual setting. Keeping it short and sweet (whilst hinting at the special event) will undoubtedly excite your guests!

"They say that true love can outlast the sands of time, and we certainly hope that is true. But even a romantic sunset wedding won’t be complete without you. (insert your names) invite you to share in their joy as they exchange marriage vows on August 23, 2024, at Namala Resort and Spa, Fiji. For more details and to RSVP, please visit our website (insert website link)"

"Join us in paradise! You are cordially invited to our wedding weekend getaway from 23rd August 2024 at Namala Resort and Spa, Fiji. For more details and to RSVP, visit (wedding website link)"

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Whether this sort of wedding task comes easily to you or it seems a little daunting at first, two heads are (nearly always!) better than one, so bounce some ideas around with your partner or a close friend to get those creative juices flowing during the wedding planning process! Stay true to yourself and let your personalities and love for each other shine through in the wording you use and the website you ultimately design, create, and share with your loved ones.