Typically a wedding website should include your wedding date, venue details, RSVP, accommodation information, timeline, FAQs, gift list, dress code and contact information. A well-designed wedding website keeps guests informed, reduces questions and helps your wedding day run smoothly.

Still sitting there wondering what should go on your wedding website? Have all the information but no idea how to tell your guests? Want to be able to tailor content separately for your evening and day guests? This article will help to answer all of your wedding website questions to ensure you know exactly what to include.

So, what is the purpose of a wedding website? Simply put, it's a central hub where your guests can find everything they need to know about your wedding without having to message you with lots of questions. From venue details and accommodation to FAQs and RSVPs, your wedding website keeps everything in one place, helping your day run as smoothly as possible.

Next, the big question! What to include on your wedding website? 

• Wedding date
• Venue details
• RSVP
• Wedding timeline
• FAQs
• Accommodation
• Gift list
• Dress code
• Song requests (optional)
• Contact details

Don't worry if this list feels overwhelming! We'll cover each section below, explaining why it's important and sharing examples taken from real From Sparks wedding websites.

The importance of FAQs on your site!

The key to conquering your wedding website content is making everything as clear as possible and nailing your FAQs section is a great place to start. Below I have included a list on great FAQs that have been used on our couples websites so far that have really hit the nail on the head!

Common Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can I have a plus one?
• Are children invited to the wedding?
• Is there parking available at the wedding venue?
• Where can I stay near the venue?
• Should we bring gifts to the wedding?
• What is the dress code for the day?
• Have you got a list of taxis nearby?
• Is the DJ taking song requests on the night?
• Can I take photos during the wedding ceremony?
• Am I okay to post photos on my social media?
• What if the weather is bad on the day?

A Wedding Timeline is Essential!

Creating a wedding timeline is a great way to ensure your guests know where to be when! It is also a great way to subtly tell guests whether they are invited to the day or the evening. Our wedding websites allow you to show different timelines to evening and day guests which is brilliant for making things clear. 

So, what to include on your wedding timeline? The key is not to make it too crowded, keep only the essential information on the timeline, this allows guests to enjoy your day without worrying about being rushed. Below is a list of the key things to include on your wedding timelines:

Wedding Timeline Ideas:

• Guests Arrive
• Wedding Ceremony
• Wedding Photos
• Canapés & Cocktails
• Speeches
• Wedding Breakfast
• Evening Guests Arrive
• Cake Cutting
• First Dance
• Let's Party!
• Evening Buffet
• Carriages Home

Your Wedding List

Although its awkward, your guests will want to give gifts! Making a registry list is a brilliant way to help them know what you need. Or if you have everything you need a common gift is money towards a honeymoon or your first house. Wording this on your website can be easy, whilst also preventing you having to say the same things over again!

To help you word this on your site we have included a few common phrases to choose from to help.

How to word your wedding registry section:

''Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However should you wish to honour us with a gift, a wishing well will be available at the reception for your contribution and best wishes"

"If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way, a contribution towards our honeymoon would really make out day"

"We don not have a gift list and we know you'll understand our house and contents are complete with pots and pans. But should you really want to give and celebrate this was a gift of money would be great for a rainy day."

Engagment Photos vs Normal Photos

It goes without saying that engagement photos really help to bring your websites alive. Photographers do an incredible job at capturing colours which looks incredible on a wedding website. But not only this, from experience with my own husband an engagement photoshoot helps you to feel more comfortable with your photographer on your actual wedding day and I strongly feel that it improves your wedding photos!

However, weddings are expensive and if an engagement photoshoot is not top of your priority list having photos of any kind on your site makes a huge difference. The better quality they are the better they appear on your site, but in all honestly any photos bring that personalised touch to your site which really lifts the asthetic!

Here at From Sparks we try to tailor the colors of your site based on the colours of your photos this helps everything feel cohesive and we work closely with you to find the right ones!