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What to Put on a Wedding Website: A Simple Section-by-Section Checklist

Updated 31 October 2026 · Posh Invite

A wedding website has one job: give your guests everything they need in one place, so they don't have to text you the same five questions. You don't need pages and pages. A single, well-organised page usually works best, because guests can scroll once and find everything.

Here's what to include, section by section, and what you can safely skip.

The quick checklist

  • Your names, wedding date and location
  • A cover photo and a short welcome
  • Event times, venues and addresses (with maps)
  • Dress code
  • Your story (optional, but guests love it)
  • Travel and where to stay
  • FAQs
  • RSVP with a clear deadline

The sections below explain each one.

1. Names, date and a welcome (the top of the page)

This is what guests see first, so make the essentials impossible to miss:

  • Both your names
  • The date (a countdown is a nice touch, and it builds excitement)
  • The city or venue
  • A cover photo of the two of you
  • One or two welcome sentences

If you have urgent news (a new RSVP deadline, a change of venue, a hotel code), put it in a short announcement at the very top so nobody misses it.

Need words? See wedding website wording examples.

2. Events: when and where

This is the most important section. For each event (ceremony, reception, welcome drinks, brunch), list:

  • Event name
  • Start and end time
  • Venue name and full address
  • A map, so guests can tap and get directions
  • Dress code for that event, if it differs
  • One line about what to expect (e.g. "outdoors on grass" or "dinner and dancing")

Tip: if you have several events, such as a mehndi, a church ceremony and a reception, give each its own block in time order. Guests can then see the whole celebration at a glance.

3. Your story

Not essential, but it's often the most-read part of the site. Keep it short: how you met, a favourite memory, and the proposal. Add a few photos (a small gallery of three to six favourites works well).

If you're private people, a single line is fine: "We'll tell you the long version at the reception!"

4. Travel and where to stay

Important if any guests are travelling. Include:

  • How to get there: nearest airport or station, driving time, parking
  • Hotels: name, booking link, and any room-block code or discount
  • The booking deadline for any rooms you've reserved
  • A map of the area

For destination weddings, this section matters as much as the events.

5. FAQs

Every question you answer here saves you a message later. The most common ones:

  • Can I bring a plus-one?
  • Are children welcome?
  • What should I wear?
  • Is there parking?
  • Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors?
  • Can I take photos during the ceremony?
  • What if I can't attend in person? (If you're live-streaming, add the link here.)
  • When is the RSVP deadline?

6. RSVP

Collecting replies online is much easier than chasing paper cards. Ask only what you really need:

  • Name
  • Attending: yes or no
  • How many people in their group
  • Dietary needs
  • A contact (email or phone), in case plans change
  • An optional note for good wishes

Always show a clear deadline. Most couples ask for replies three to four weeks before the wedding (six to eight weeks for a destination wedding), which leaves time to confirm numbers with the venue and caterer.

More on this: online RSVP wording and deadlines.

What you can leave out

Keeping it short makes the important details easier to find. You can skip:

  • Long biographies of every family member
  • Every photo you've ever taken: a few favourites are better
  • Minute-by-minute timings: key times are enough
  • Private details such as your home address or guests' names in public

A note on privacy: your wedding website is public. Share the link with your guests, but don't post personal details you wouldn't put on an invitation.

How to share it with guests

  • Print the website link (or a QR code) on your invitations or save-the-dates
  • Send the link in your group chat or by email
  • Add it to your messaging app status or social profile before the big day

Tip: a short, memorable address is easier to type. Some couples connect their own domain, like emmaandjames.com.

Before you publish: a final check

  • Date, times and addresses are correct (check them twice!)
  • Maps open the right place
  • The RSVP deadline is shown
  • It looks good on a phone (most guests will open it on one)
  • You've sent a test RSVP yourself