What to put on your wedding website: the complete checklist

If you’re wondering what to put on your wedding website, the short answer is: everything your guests need to know, well organised and in a single link. The wedding website has become the information hub for the big day, replacing last-minute phone calls and overflowing WhatsApp groups. In this complete checklist we go through, section by section, everything your website should include, with practical tips and a clear idea of what’s essential and what’s a nice extra.

One tip before you start: think from your guests’ point of view. When they get the link, they’ll want three answers in under a minute: when it is, where it is and how to RSVP. If those three answers are clear, half your website is already done.

Quick checklist: what to put on your wedding website

Here’s a summary of everything we’ll cover below, so you can use it as a checklist:

• Home page with your names and date: the first thing guests see.
• Countdown: builds excitement until the big day.
• Your story: how you met (optional, but guests love it).
• When and where: the schedule for the day and the venues.
• Directions and map: ceremony and reception with a Google Maps link.
• RSVP: the most important element.
• Accommodation: options for guests travelling from afar.
• Transport: coaches, parking or how to get around.
• Dress code: so nobody is unsure what to wear.
• Gifts or registry: tactfully and without pressure (optional).
• Photo gallery: of the two of you and, afterwards, of the day itself.
• FAQs: answer questions before anyone asks you.
• Music: a playlist or a musical touch to set the mood.

Home page: names, date and a great photo

The home page is your introduction. At first glance, guests should be able to read your names and the date without searching. It’s the one non-negotiable element of any wedding website.

• Put both names nice and big with the date just below.
• Choose a good-quality landscape photo for the header; portrait photos get cropped badly on computer screens.
• Add an automatic countdown: it builds excitement every time someone opens the website again.

Your story: the personal touch

Telling how you met or what brought you together is optional, but it’s one of the things guests enjoy most. It adds that personal touch that sets a wedding website apart from a simple noticeboard.

• Keep it short: a couple of warm paragraphs are worth more than a biography.
• Add one or two photos of yourselves and write in your own voice.

When and where: schedule and venues

It’s plain, practical information, but some of the most checked. Guests want to know what time to be there and where, especially if the ceremony and reception are held in different places.

• Schedule for the day: ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and party, with approximate times.
• Name and full address of each venue.
• If there are two venues, say how long it takes to get from one to the other. A timeline format makes it clear at a glance.

Directions and map

A built-in map saves an enormous number of questions. Instead of copying an address by hand, guests tap the map and their phone opens the route. It’s a must, especially for country estates or rural venues that are hard to find.

• Include a map with a Google Maps link for each venue.
• Add directions on parking or where to leave the car.
• If getting there is tricky, explain it in two lines.

RSVP: the most important part

If you could only put one thing on your website, it would be this. The RSVP form is what turns your website into a genuinely useful tool: you find out who’s coming, how many there are, allergies and other requests, all neatly organised and without chasing anyone by phone. You’ll find more details in our guide to RSVP and “please reply” etiquette.

• Make the RSVP button easy to see, including at the top of the website.
• Ask only for what you need: name, number of guests and allergies. The fewer the fields, the more people reply.
• Set an RSVP deadline and remind people of it.
• Choose a website that gives you a private dashboard to see replies in real time, without spreadsheets.

Accommodation and transport

If you have guests coming from out of town, this section is hugely appreciated. Helping them get organised shows thoughtfulness and saves them asking you one by one.

• Accommodation: recommend two or three hotels at different prices near the venue and mention whether you’ve reserved rooms or secured a discount.
• Coach: if you’re laying one on, give the stops and times there and back.
• Explain the options for anyone driving or using public transport.
• Many websites let you ask in the RSVP who will use the coach, so you can plan seats.

Dress code

A dress code prevents last-minute doubts. With a clear guideline, your guests will arrive relaxed and appropriately dressed.

• State the tone (black tie, formal, cocktail, smart casual).
• If you have a colour palette or would like guests to avoid white, say so kindly.
• If it’s outdoors or on grass, give a heads-up about footwear.

Gifts or wedding registry

This section is optional and best handled tactfully. Many couples prefer not to include anything, or to keep it in a discreet section at the end.

• If you add a bank account number or a registry, do it without pressure and with a friendly message.
• A shared experience can be a lovely alternative to money.
• Remember that what matters is having them there; a gift is always optional.

Photo gallery

The gallery has two moments: before the wedding, a few photos of you both bring warmth to the website; after the event, it’s where you’ll relive the day with everyone.

• Before: upload a few photos of the two of you.
• After: expand the gallery with photos from the big day.
• Some websites include a collaborative gallery with a QR code on the wedding day: guests scan it, upload their photos and you all share them instantly.

Frequently asked questions for guests

A short FAQ section answers questions before anyone asks and takes the pressure off your phone in the weeks before the wedding. Think about what people usually ask.

• Are children invited to the wedding?
• Is there an end time for the party or transport home?
• What happens if it rains (if it’s outdoors)?
• When is the RSVP deadline?

Music and finishing touches

A musical touch, such as a song that represents you playing in the background, adds atmosphere and personality. It’s not essential, but it gives that touch that makes the website feel truly yours. And before you share it, check that everything looks good on mobile: most people will open the website on their phone.

What’s essential and what’s optional?

Essential	Optional (a nice extra)
Names and date	Your story
Venue with map	Countdown
RSVP	Photo gallery
Schedule for the day	Gift registry
Directions	Music and FAQs

Tips to make your website look professional

1. Choose a style that matches the tone of your wedding. You’ll find ideas in our wedding website styles.
2. Use good-quality landscape photos for the headers.
3. Keep your text short and clear: people read on their phones.
4. Put the RSVP button where it’s easy to see, at the top.
5. Check that everything looks good on a phone before sharing it.

If you’d rather keep things simple, at NUO we build your wedding website with all these elements already included, ready in 24-48 hours. All you have to do is choose one of the 7 styles (Aurora, Dust, Slate, Ivory, Terra, Bloom and Marais). It’s a one-off payment from €44.90, the website stays online for a year and you can see a free preview with your names before you decide.