How to Build Create a Wedding Website

Everyone knows that there are plenty of stresses involved with all the details for organizing a wedding ceremony and reception as well. Now, having telephone calls swarming you during this the planning can take all the fun out of it. All you and your finance will need is to create a personal wedding website. Think of it as your 24 hour work for free wedding assistant, informing people behind the scenes.

Which Wedding Website Should I Use?

Well, there are many different wedding websites that let you create your own personal page. However, they come in different shapes and colors with many personalized options. Some with more, and some with less. Most of the free wedding websites that let you build your own space list templates. Consider posting the important dates and locations along with a small bio about how you two met. Also there are some perks with the upgraded wedding websites. These websites come with options that allow you to personalize and tweak your page, (kinda like a myspace layout). There are also those that offer your own domain, this means you will have your own .com!

Top Wedding Website Features

Dynamic Guestbook

This lets your visitors leave messages and gives them the chance to comment on you two. Some wedding websites even have a timestamp that lets you know who visited and what time.

Directions

Most of the most common problems on the big day might have something to do with logistics. Important people will get lost or get a flat tire when traveling between the ceremony and reception site. Make sure link directions to google maps or mapquest.com. Post the addresses and times incase some people are old school and like to write it down instead. This information will keep people informed about the where and when.

Out of Town Guests

The perfect host will always consider the comfort of their guests. This means listing local hotel, bed and breakfast accommodations, nearby attractions, airport information, car rentals, and shopping. Keep in mind, that your wedding rehearsal dinner will be for a smaller amount of people and if your out of town guests have something to keep them busy; they will enjoy their time.

Who's That in the Wedding Party?

People want to get the dirt from those in your wedding party. This is your chance to provide pictures, info, and funny stories. I recommend creating a page just for them. These people deserve their own page, because they will help you keep your sanity with wedding planning.

RSVP Online

Here's something new, you can save stress, time, and money if you have a place that allows guests to RSVP online from your personal wedding website. These options can even send you e-mail notifications when someone fills out their RSVP. If you login usually, you can track those that have and have not responded.

Cool Intros and Snazzy Music

I will be honest no two weddings are the same and either will be your wedding website. There are many little gadgets and code snippets that will add that flare to your website. You can make it humorous, play off a theme, or incorporate an inside joke. Majority of these files can be found online. If you see another wedding website that has a picture or a flash program/song you like, you can:

Right click on your screen

Click view source

Hit control+F and search for the code

Now this might take more experience to actually cut and paste into your own file but I'm sure some of your friends can help you with this. Worst case scenario there are many free wedding websites that give you song/intro files to upload into your own personal wedding site. This is a trial and error process, good luck!

Love Story

Show your creative side and share how he proposed, or the funny thing that happened on your last vacation. Feel free to fill in everyone on your details for how you met. People usually will check out your site during work, so this content helps them kill time and find out more about you guys. My recommendation is to leave out the embarrassing details!

Protect Everything with a Password

Nothing is more upsetting than getting your account vandalized. Keep your sensitive information from those that may use it maliciously. Remember, this information will be used for you and your guests. You would not want any surprises from those you are not expecting.

Post Before and After Pictures

Seriously, who doesn't like pictures? Depending on how large your account is, you may be able to upload many files. This depends on your disk space. If you are running low on disk space, then you should be able to upgrade to a bigger package. These pictures will be downloaded by guests, and can also be sent in e-mails.

Vendor Review Page

This is a great place for you to post report cards after your wedding. Rate your wedding vendors. Did they hold up to your standards? What impressed you with their service? Did they go above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect? Some of your guests may be engaged and will be courting your recent vendors for their own wedding reception. My recommendation is to post this info and keep tabs on your reviews. You would not want someone that ruined your day to be entrusted with your friends wedding.

Tips for Building a Wedding website