Build a Wedding Website to Share Wedding Plans
Custom Website Design for Family and Friends to Enjoy
Oct 27, 2009
Wedding websites are growing in popularity due to their ability to reach so many people, no matter where they are. The couple may choose to add as many pages as the site allows. Free sites offer templates, multiple pages for information, the ability to upload pictures and many other choices. For a small fee, the website can be upgraded for a multitude of other options.
Web Design and Hosting
The first thing the couple needs to do is choose a host for their wedding website. Look at the selection of templates offered and how many pages are available. Look at the web design graphics on each template and decide if any of them are suitable, based on personality, color and sensibilities. Read reviews to see what other couples say about the site.
Custom Website Design
Even though the couple may use a template to build their site, the combination of graphics and copy will give the website a custom feel.
Pages to Add to the Wedding Website:
- Time and place of wedding and reception
- RSVP
- Maps of the area
- “How We Met” page
- Pictures of the wedding party
- Calendar of events, including showers
- Online gift registries
- Information about the wedding ceremony venue
- Information about the wedding reception venue
- Wedding weekend activities
- “Contact Us” page
Sponsored Reception
The wedding website is the ideal place to mention all the sponsors who have offered their services or products in exchange for advertising. It doesn’t cost anything, and it will reach many more people just by being on the web.
Incorporating Personality
The bride and groom can add as much of their personality as they want on their own website. Some couples may show candid snapshots of goofy moments, while others may choose to stick to the facts. Adding information about family and friends—with permission, of course—will bring more visitors to the site.
Local Attractions
For brides and grooms whose family and friends will have to travel overnight to attend, including a list of local attractions will add more interest to the website. Include theme parks, sporting events and venues, historical information, parks, golf courses and other tourist attractions. If children are coming, adding fun activities for families will be appreciated.
Post Wedding Photos and Anecdotes
No one likes a fun party to end, so the wedding website is the perfect place to make it last a little longer. This is the perfect place to show off photos from the wedding and reception. Ask family members and friends to send short stories of their experiences at the wedding and the weekend activities to add more dimension.
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