How to Make a Free Wedding Website Step by Step (2026)
Making a free wedding website is easier than it looks: you can create a page with all the details of your big day (your names, the date, the location, a countdown and an RSVP form) and see it instantly without paying a thing. In this guide we explain, step by step and without the hype, what “free” really means, which options exist, where their limits are and how to set up your free wedding website so you can try it before you decide. By the end you’ll know exactly what’s free, what you pay for and why it’s worth it.
Can you really make a wedding website for free?
Yes, but it pays to understand the small print. Most platforms let you create and preview your wedding website for free: you add your details, choose a style and see the result on screen straight away. That part is completely free and with no commitment.
What usually costs money is publishing it (putting it online so your guests can visit it) with a personalised design, your own names in the web address and no third-party ads. At NUO we’re upfront about this: the preview is free and you can create it right now in our preview builder; publishing it is a one-off payment from €44.90, with no monthly fees and no surprises.
What’s free and what isn’t
- Free: creating the website, choosing the style, seeing how it looks with your names and photos, and trying everything before you decide.
- Paid (from €44.90): publishing it online for a year, with a tailor-made design, gallery, map, RSVP with a private dashboard and no ads.
Be wary of anyone promising a wedding website that’s “100% free forever with no limits”: it usually hides ads, watermarks, locked features or an unprofessional address along the lines of yourwebsite.platform.com/12345.
Options for making a free wedding website (and their limits)
1. General website builders
“Drag and drop” platforms have free plans, but they aren’t designed for weddings: you’ll have to build every section by hand, they don’t include a dedicated RSVP and they usually show their own ads on the free plan.
2. Downloadable templates
There are free HTML templates, but they require technical know-how, paying for hosting and setting everything up yourselves. Cheap in money, expensive in time and headaches, just when you’re at your busiest.
3. Wedding-specific tools
This is where NUO fits in: you can create and view your wedding website for free, with sections already designed for the occasion (RSVP, countdown, gallery, map) and, if you like it, publish it from €44.90. It’s the quickest option if you don’t want to wrestle with the technical side.
How to make your free wedding website step by step
- Open the builder and try it for free. Go to the NUO preview builder and get started without signing up or entering a card.
- Choose a style. NUO has 7: Aurora, Dust, Slate, Ivory, Terra, Bloom and Marais. Pick the one that best reflects your wedding (elegant, romantic, natural, minimalist…).
- Add the essential information: your names, the date, and the time and place of the ceremony and the reception.
- Switch on the countdown to build excitement among your guests.
- Set up the RSVP form. You’ll receive all the replies in one private dashboard, without chasing anyone on WhatsApp.
- Upload your photos and tell your story in the dedicated section.
- Add the map, transport and accommodation so no guest gets lost.
- Preview the result for free. You’ll see your website instantly. If you love it, publish it from €44.90 and it will be ready in 24-48 hours.
- Share the link on WhatsApp or include it in your digital invitation.
What should a wedding website include?
Whether you make it for free or publish it, there are elements that shouldn’t be missing. We go into more detail in what to put on a wedding website, but in short:
- The couple’s names and the wedding date
- Countdown
- Location with a map (ceremony and reception)
- RSVP form
- Photo gallery (even a collaborative one, with a QR code so guests can upload their own on the day, on the top plan)
- Your story and music
- Practical information: timings, dress code, transport and accommodation
- Gift list or bank account number (optional)
Free vs. paid: which suits you?
| Feature | Free preview | Published (from €44.90) |
|---|---|---|
| See the website with your details | Yes | Yes |
| Personalised design | Preview | 7 styles to choose from |
| Online for your guests | No | Yes, for 1 year |
| RSVP with private dashboard | Preview | Full |
| Gallery and map | Preview | Full |
| No ads | — | Yes |
| Ready to use | Instantly | In 24-48 h |
The big advantage: you try it before you decide. You create your website for free, see exactly how it looks and only pay if you’re convinced. And when you decide to publish it, it’s a one-off payment (not a subscription) with the website online for a year.
How much does it cost if you decide to publish it?
The Esencia plan starts at €44.90, and there are higher options (Plus and Especial) with more features, such as the collaborative gallery with a QR code. You’ll find the full breakdown in how much a wedding website costs and you can see all the plans on the plans and pricing page.
Do it yourself or let us make it for you
If you’d rather keep things simple, at NUO we build your wedding website for you: you send us your details and photos, and in 24-48 hours it’s ready, with RSVP included and everything checked. All you have to do is share the link and enjoy the preparations.
Start with the easy, free part: create your preview at crea.nuoboda.es and see how your wedding website would look before deciding anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to make a wedding website?
Creating and previewing your website is completely free: you build it and see it with your names, date and photos without paying or signing up. Publishing it online (with its own address, no ads and ready for your guests) is a one-off payment from €44.90.
How long does a wedding website take to be ready?
You get the preview instantly. If you decide to publish it and have us build it for you, at NUO it’s ready in 24-48 hours.
Do I need to know about computers?
No. The builder works with templates: you just fill in your details and see the result. And if you choose to have it made for you, we do it all on your behalf.
Can I use my own names in the web address?
Free versions usually make you share a subdomain of the platform. When you publish on a paid plan you get a personalised address with no ads.
How long will my website stay online?
With NUO, your published website stays online for a year with a one-off payment, plenty of time for before, during and after the wedding.
