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Wedding Website FAQ: 20 Questions Couples Ask

By The Occasion Company  ·  October 2026  ·  8 min read

# Wedding Website FAQ: 20 Questions Couples Ask

Considering a wedding website but not sure where to start? These are the 20 questions couples ask most, answered honestly, without the sales pitch.

1. Do I really need a wedding website?

If you have more than a handful of guests, yes, practically speaking. Your website is the one place guests can find the venue address, schedule, dress code, hotel info, and RSVP form without texting you. Couples who skip it consistently report the same experience: weeks of answering the same questions individually. A website doesn't replace your invitations; it replaces the 40 "what time is the ceremony again?" texts.

2. How much does a wedding website cost?

It depends on the route you take. DIY website builders offer free tiers with basic features, with paid plans unlocking custom domains and removing ads. Hiring a designer or using a done-for-you service costs more upfront but saves you the hours of building it yourself. For reference, The Occasion Company builds custom wedding websites for a flat $49 with no subscription. Whatever you choose, watch for recurring fees, a "free" site that charges monthly adds up over the year-plus your site should be live.

3. Should I build it myself or hire someone?

Be honest about two things: your available time and your design standards. DIY builders are genuinely capable, but building a polished site takes real hours, choosing layouts, writing copy, testing the RSVP form, fixing mobile issues. If you're deep in wedding planning and the website keeps sliding down the to-do list, a done-for-you service buys back your time. If you enjoy the creative control and have a free weekend, DIY is perfectly fine. There's no wrong answer, only a tradeoff between time and money.

4. What pages should a wedding website include?

The essentials: Home (names, date, a photo), Schedule (times for every event), Venue & Travel (addresses, parking, hotel info), RSVP (the form), FAQ (dress code, plus-ones, kids, and your policies), and Registry. Nice to have: Our Story, wedding party bios, a photo gallery, and a contact page. Don't overbuild, guests visit for logistics, not essays.

5. When should I send out my wedding website link?

Launch the site when you send save-the-dates (8–10 months out), and include the URL on the save-the-date itself. Then include it again on the formal invitations (6–8 weeks out). Some couples also share it in a family group chat or email for good measure. The goal is that no guest has to ask you for the link.

6. Do I need a wedding website if I'm sending paper invitations?

Yes, they do different jobs. The paper invitation is the formal announcement and the keepsake. The website is the living reference: it holds details that don't fit on a card (parking, shuttle times, hotel blocks), it can be updated when plans change, and it collects RSVPs without return postage. Most couples today do both.

7. Can guests RSVP through the website?

That's one of its best features. An online RSVP form lets guests respond in under two minutes from their phone, and their answers land in one organized list, no transcribing handwriting from reply cards. Set a clear deadline (3–4 weeks before the wedding), keep the form short, and offer a phone option for older guests who prefer not to use it.

8. Can I password-protect my wedding website?

Many couples do, and it's a reasonable choice. A password keeps your event details semi-private, useful if your venue location is a private home or you simply don't want the details indexed publicly. The tradeoff is friction: every guest has to enter the password, and someone will inevitably lose it. If you use one, keep it simple and print it on the invitation. Alternatively, many couples leave the site public but keep personal details (like exact addresses for private venues) minimal.

9. Can I use my own custom domain?

Usually, yes, either by registering a domain and connecting it, or through a service that includes domain setup. A custom domain (something like emmaandjames.com) looks cleaner on invitations than a builder subdomain, and it's easier for guests to remember and type. Register it early; good names go fast.

10. How do I add photos to my wedding website?

Most builders let you upload photos directly to galleries or page headers. A few practical tips: compress images before uploading so pages load fast on phones, use a handful of strong photos rather than dozens of similar ones, and save the professional shots for after the wedding, engagement photos or even good phone pictures work beautifully before then. After the wedding, the gallery becomes the page guests revisit most, so plan to update it.

11. Can I link my gift registry?

Yes, and you should. Link directly to your registry (or registries) from a dedicated page. Guests shouldn't have to hunt for it or ask where you're registered. If you have registries at multiple stores, list them all in one place with clear labels. A short note about what you'd genuinely love is more helpful than a long apologetic paragraph about gifts.

12. Can my wedding website be bilingual?

If your families speak different languages, a bilingual site is a thoughtful touch. Some builders support multilingual pages; otherwise, the simple approach works: present key information (schedule, venue, RSVP) in both languages on the same pages, or create parallel pages with a language toggle in the navigation. At minimum, make sure the RSVP form and the FAQ are understandable to everyone invited. If you're working with a done-for-you service, ask whether bilingual pages are included.

13. How long will my wedding website stay up?

This depends entirely on your provider, and it's worth checking before you commit. Some builders keep free sites up indefinitely; others remove sites when a subscription lapses. Since guests revisit the site for photos after the wedding, and you'll want it as a keepsake, confirm the terms upfront. If the site might come down, download your photos and save copies of your content before it does.

14. Will my wedding website work on phones?

It must. The majority of your guests will open your site on a phone, checking the address on the way to the venue, re-reading the dress code while packing, filling out the RSVP from the couch. Test every page on an actual phone before you share the link: readable text without zooming, buttons big enough to tap, and an RSVP form that doesn't require pinching. If you're hiring someone to build it, confirm mobile optimization is included.

15. What should I put in the FAQ section?

Answer the questions you're already tired of hearing: What's the dress code? Are kids invited? Can I bring a plus-one? Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors? Where do I park? Is there a hotel block? Can I take photos during the ceremony? What about dietary restrictions? A good FAQ is specific, "Cocktail attire; the reception is on grass, so skip the stilettos" beats "dressy casual." Update it whenever the same new question comes up twice.

16. Should I include information about plus-ones and kids?

Yes, clearly and early. These are the two policies guests are most anxious about, and vagueness is what creates awkward conversations. State your plus-one policy plainly ("Plus-ones are included for wedding party members and guests traveling from out of town") and your kids policy directly ("We love your little ones, but our celebration will be adults-only"). Put it in the FAQ and reflect it on the RSVP form by showing each guest exactly how many seats are reserved for them.

17. How do I handle hotel and travel information?

Create a dedicated Travel page with: your hotel block details (hotel name, booking link or code, booking deadline, nightly rate), alternative lodging nearby, airport information for out-of-town guests, and transportation options between hotel and venue. Publish this early, with your save-the-dates, because guests book travel as soon as they know the date. Include the booking deadline prominently; hotel blocks expire, and guests who miss it end up paying full price.

18. Can I collect meal choices and dietary restrictions on the website?

Yes, this is exactly what the RSVP form is for. List entree options exactly as your caterer phrases them, and include a text field for dietary restrictions and allergies ("Anything we should tell the caterer?"). A free-text field works better than a long checklist of every possible restriction. Make sure this information is easy to export or review when it's time to give final numbers to your caterer.

19. What if my plans change after the website is live?

Update the website first, then tell people. The site is your single source of truth, a changed ceremony time should be corrected there before you announce it anywhere else. Then notify guests through whatever channel reaches them fastest (family group chat, email, or a note to your wedding party to spread the word). This is one of the website's biggest advantages over print: a reprinted invitation costs money and time, while a website update takes minutes.

20. What happens to the website after the wedding?

Give it a second life. Add a photo gallery with professional shots, post a thank-you message to your guests, and keep the site live as a keepsake, friends and family will revisit it for years. Before anything expires, download your photos and back up your content. A wedding website that ends with a beautiful gallery and a heartfelt note is a lovely final chapter to the whole planning experience.

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Still have questions? The fastest way to get a wedding website right is to have someone build it for you, with the RSVP form, FAQ, mobile design, and all the details handled. The Occasion Company creates custom, done-for-you wedding websites for a flat $49 at theoccasioncompany.co. One price, no subscription, yours to keep.