It’s happened again, hasn’t it? You’ve had yet another text message asking, “What do we need to wear?”, “Are you accepting gifts?” or “Where is it again?”
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just say, ‘It’s all on the website! 🙂” and call it a day?
Well, you can! A wedding website is your guests’ one-stop shop for all things wedding, including dress codes, directions, and more. Read on for everything you need to know about your Bridebook wedding website—how to set it up, what to include, and why it’ll save you time, stress, and a hundred repeated WhatsApps.
What is a wedding website?
A wedding website is a website that includes all the key information about your wedding. Think of it as an extension of your wedding invitation. It includes information like the wedding date, venue, colour scheme, gift registries, the menu, and more. Only invited guests receive access to your wedding website, and it means you don’t need to cram every last detail into your paper invites.
Instead, you can keep things chic and simple on your stationery, while directing everyone to your website for the full details. It’s practical, eco-friendly, and makes life a whole lot easier for you and your guests.
Why create a wedding website?
There are a ton of benefits to creating a wedding website. They include:
- Longevity. Trust us—at least one person will lose their paper invite (undoubtedly more!) and end up texting you to confirm the details of your special day. But, there’s no way they can lose a website, and the information is right there at their fingertips.
- Easy update. Made a mistake on the paper invites? Don’t stress. Last-minute change to the order of service? Not to worry! You can easily update your wedding website with just a few clicks, ensuring all guests are up to speed with the latest information.
- Easy RSVPs. Your guests can RSVP to your wedding directly through your wedding website, making it so much easier to keep track of who’s coming.
- Password-protected. Worried that every Tom, Dick, and Harry will be able to see your wedding details? Don’t be! Wedding websites can be password-protected so that only your invited guests have access.
How to create your Bridebook wedding website
Setting up your Bridebook wedding website is simple. Read on for step-by-step instructions to setting up your own custom webpage.
1) Sign up to Bridebook
First things first—you’ll need a Bridebook account. You can easily sign up for your free Bridebook account with just a few simple details (name, email, wedding date, and any wedding details you’ve already finalised). Once you’re in, you’ll unlock access to your wedding planning dashboard, including the option to build your very own personal wedding website.
2) Pick the ‘Website’ option
On the homepage of the app, you’ll see the ‘Website’ button right under the ‘Checklist’ widget (for desktop, you’ll see it as ‘Wedding Website’ among the other planning tools). Alternatively, you can find it in the ‘Planning’ section.
3) Pick a colour scheme
Now for the fun part! Bridebook has a range of sleek templates and colour schemes ready to go.
Pick the one that feels most you—whether that’s classic and elegant, bold and modern, or something a little playful. Don’t worry, you can tweak colours, fonts, and layouts later, so nothing’s set in stone.
4) Add your key information
Next up, you’ll need to input some key information, including:
- Who. Your and your partner’s names.
- When. What’s the date of your big day?
- Where. Where is your wedding venue?
5) Add a couple pic
This is your chance to make the site feel extra personal. Upload your favourite photo together, whether it’s a cute holiday snap, something from your engagement shoot, or that imperfect selfie where you both look awful but can’t stop laughing! Guests love seeing a smiling reminder of who they’re celebrating.
6) Final details
Finally, it’s time to add the all-important finishing touches to your wedding website. Information like the schedule of the day, FAQs, a gift registry (or gift list), and even a sweet story about how you met all add to the magic.
Privacy and accessibility considerations
Privacy and accessibility are important concerns when it comes to wedding websites. You don’t want every nosy parker on the internet stumbling across your wedding details—and with Bridebook, they won’t.
You can choose exactly who sees your site by setting a password, so only your invited guests have access. You can also specify a unique URL to prevent random Googling, as well as keep everything feeling a little more personal.
What’s more, you can preview your full design before publishing and sharing, so you’ll know exactly how it looks from your guests’ point of view. No surprises, just a polished, private site that’s easy for everyone to use.
The benefits of linking your gift list
Now we’re on to the good bit—presents! Wedding gifting is one of those traditions that’s evolved with the times, and linking your gift list directly to your Bridebook wedding website makes it effortless for everyone involved.
We’ve partnered with the top UK gift list partners to bring you exclusive perks:
You can add a gift list link to your wedding website to help guests find the perfect wedding gift for you. Either add your existing gift list or, if you haven’t created one yet, set one up now with one of our preferred partners. If you do, you’ll enjoy £50 towards your wedding list*. You can also add any other gift registry you want, like Amazon or John Lewis, for our boujee brides!
*This will be added once £200 has been spent on your list.
Tips to get the most out of your wedding website
Bridebook wedding websites are super quick and easy to create, so you don’t need to worry too much about tech skills. But, there are some tips to help you get the most out of your personalised site.
- Create it early on. There’s no point in creating a wedding website a couple of weeks before the big day. You need to get it up and running in plenty of time, so guests can RSVP, book hotels, and plan travel without panicking. Plus, it gives you breathing space to make tweaks as you go.
- Set an RSVP deadline. Make life easier for yourself by setting a clear RSVP date on your site. That way, guests know exactly when you need their answer and you won’t be chasing stragglers while finalising your seating plan.
- Add a personal touch. This is your love story, after all. Share your favourite photos, a sweet “how we met” story, or even some fun facts about the wedding party. Guests will love the extra insight (and it’s a nice way to build excitement).
- Keep it updated. Plans change—menus, timings, even venues sometimes. The beauty of your Bridebook wedding website is that updates are instant. So, no frantic text chains, just one smooth refresh and your guests are in the know.
- Use clear headings. Think like a guest: if they’re scanning your site five minutes before leaving the house, what do they need to see first? Make sure all the key information is easy to find at a glance.
- Make it mobile-friendly. This goes without saying at Bridebook. But, if you’re using any other provider or creating it yourself, make sure that everything looks just as good on a phone as it does on a laptop. Most guests will be pulling up your site on the go, so a smooth mobile experience is a must.
Do you really need a wedding website?
You don’t necessarily need one to have a lovely wedding day. But, it can go a long way in making the whole experience smoother. It saves you from endless “just checking” messages, keeps everything beautifully organised, and adds a personal touch that a paper invite simply can’t.
In short: not essential, but very, very handy.
Create your free wedding website with Bridebook today
Creating a wedding website is a game-changer in wedding planning. Think of it as an extension of your invite, where guests can find every detail they need, RSVP in seconds, and even browse your gift list in one easy-to-use space.
With Bridebook, you can design your free wedding website in minutes, personalise it with your own photos and stories, and keep it updated whenever plans change. It’s private, mobile-friendly, and takes a huge weight off your shoulders in the run-up to the big day.
So why not tick this off your checklist now? Create your free wedding website with Bridebook today, and give your guests (and yourself) the smoothest planning experience possible.
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Happy Planning!
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