Weddings mean preparations! Ordering invitations, following up with guests, sending thank you notes… so much information to centralize can quickly become a headache for the bride and groom.
Creating a wedding website is a real asset in the preparations for the big day, both for the bride and groom and for the guests. Original, practical, and easy to use, your website is the showcase of your wedding. It allows your guests to follow the planning before, during, and after the big day!
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Why create a wedding website?
First of all, because it’s trendy! Wedding websites are competing with traditional invitations and thank you cards and offer a wide selection of templates to suit any wedding decor theme and atmosphere.
Eco-friendly weddings are in vogue now, so jump on the bandwagon now by reducing your paper printouts and opting for 100% digital communication that’s 100% Made in Love.
Moreover, many websites already offer templates that can be customized in just a few clicks, without having to create a website from scratch.
Beyond the aesthetic appeal, creating a wedding website is practical, simple, and quick! Planning a wedding requires a lot of planning, especially if you’re planning a destination wedding. Therefore, between the wedding announcement and the big day, you’ll need to modify, update, share, and complete a certain amount of information. With a website, this can be done quickly: in just one click!
A wedding website is, above all, a valuable tool for managing your guest list. It’s instantly updated with each confirmation click from your guests.
If you’ve opted for the services of a wedding planner, the website will facilitate your communication. They will use the centralized information about your wedding to complement your dedicated tracking application.
Finally, the cost-effectiveness is one of the main advantages of a wedding website. Yes, it’s possible to create a high-quality wedding website for free.
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Printing and mailing invitations represent a cost in the wedding budget that can be eliminated by using a wedding website. Use this savings to treat yourself to a themed photo booth for your reception, for example! Furthermore, most guests prefer a verbal or text RSVP rather than the traditional paper RSVP slip.
What information should you put on your website?
1. Talk about yourself
Your wedding is also your story. Why not tell it to your guests in a dedicated section of your website? Explain how you met, share a few anecdotes, and announce your plans to add a touch of conviviality to your wedding website. Also take advantage of this section to share your marriage proposal and the choice of your wedding venue, especially if you have opted for a wedding in Corsica, a reception in Puglia, or a celebration in Tuscany!
2. Share practical information
Getting married abroad isn’t enough; your guests also need to be able to organize themselves: purchasing transportation, booking a hotel, or renting a car. Finding the right information at the best price isn’t easy for everyone. Our team of wedding planners in Italy will send you a list of hotels near your wedding venue. You can share their contact information and price range with your guests.
Also, consider sharing directions and a map of your wedding venue, such as via Google Maps. Your guests are now ready to plan their trip!
Our wedding planners can set up a shuttle service between the airport or train station and the wedding venue. This is a good alternative to renting a car if your guests are staying overnight. This information is also important to share in this section so your guests can plan ahead and book the same transportation.
For practical information, also consider asking your wedding planner for a list of the best restaurants in the area. They can also put you in touch with hairdressers or barbers. Finally, they can tell you which are the most beautiful beaches in the area to relax on with your guests before and after the wedding.
If you’ve arranged for a babysitter for the evening of the wedding, now’s the time to survey your guests to determine how many children will be cared for.
Finally, if you’re planning your wedding in Italy, you can post a short Italian glossary online to introduce your guests to Italian culture.
3. Share your wedding registry
Are you dreaming of a honeymoon getaway to Rome? Or a “trash the dress” photoshoot the day after your wedding as a souvenir of this special day? Get your guests involved by publishing your gift list on your wedding website. They can then contribute directly to the gift of their choice from your selection. You can include a link to the retailers that produce the gifts you’ve selected on your wedding website. You can update this list at any time, even after the wedding, and take the opportunity to thank your guests.
If you don’t have a specific wedding gift idea, you can also use an online fundraiser, such as the one offered by CotizUp.
A digital fundraiser saves your guests from having to prepare an envelope before their trip and saves you from having to carry cash with you, which could lead to loss.
4. Announce the wedding program
To help your guests plan their wedding as best as possible, consider sharing the wedding program as early as possible. The goal isn’t to reveal every surprise, but to give an overview of the schedule and planned activities, especially if you’re planning a brunch or beach party the next day.
Inform your guests of the ceremony’s start time and provide the venue’s address. If you’re planning a church wedding or a civil ceremony at the town hall, include the number of parking spaces.
Also consider sharing the contact information of your witnesses so your guests can contact them to arrange any surprises or in case of unforeseen circumstances on the big day, saving you additional stress.
5. Create an online photo album
To share photos of the most beautiful day of your life, create your online photo gallery. This will be an opportunity for everyone to relive a beautiful and emotional moment. You can allow them to leave a comment and download your wedding photos if they wish.
Our tips for a perfect wedding website
Although a wedding website is quick and easy to create, it’s important to prepare it in advance. Your wedding website should be live when you send out your wedding invitations. We recommend including your wedding website address on your invitations so your guests can visit it as soon as they receive the invitation to confirm their attendance. Plus, they’ll be delighted to discover your stunning wedding blog!
To keep your guests regularly checking your website for updates, be active and engaging! Publish content continuously and encourage interaction. For example, post a guestbook or survey your guests about activities or carpooling options for the event.
For a multicultural wedding, consider creating a bilingual website. If the two spouses are of different religions, you could also write a brief presentation of the traditions and customs of each spouse. Why not also explain the specifics of your Italian wedding?!
Finally, consider creating password-protected areas to restrict access to certain aspects of your wedding to your witnesses or wedding planner, thus maintaining the element of surprise during certain preparations!