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The Ultimate Wedding Website Checklist: What to Include

Your wedding website is the single source of truth for your guests — from the first Save the Date through the morning of the wedding. Here's when to launch it and exactly what to include at each step.

When to launch your wedding website

Most couples launch their website 6–9 months before the big day, alongside Save the Dates. Open RSVPs 3–4 months out so you have time to finalize headcounts.

9+ months before

Reserve your domain & start a draft

  • Pick your custom domain (yourname.com or yourdate.com)
  • Decide your overall vibe and color palette
  • Gather 5–10 favorite photos for the hero and gallery
6–9 months before

Launch your website

  • Send Save the Dates with your website link
  • Publish your love story, ceremony, and reception details
  • Add your travel and accommodation info for out-of-town guests
3–4 months before

Open RSVPs

  • Turn on the RSVP form when invitations go out
  • Add meal selections and dietary questions
  • Publish your wedding registry or honeymoon fund link
1–2 months before

Finalize the details

  • Add your day-of timeline and dress code
  • Publish the entourage list and FAQ
  • Double-check vendor info, transportation, and weather notes

What to include on your wedding website

Use this as a copy-paste checklist when you're building out your site. The essentials answer "where do I go and when?" — everything else is about making it easy and memorable.

Essential sections

  • Names of the couple and wedding date
  • Ceremony and reception time, address, and map
  • RSVP form with deadline
  • Dress code or attire guidance
  • Contact info for questions

Guest experience

  • Travel and transportation details
  • Hotel block info with booking codes
  • Things to do in the area
  • Day-of timeline
  • FAQ (kids policy, plus ones, parking, weather)

The extras

  • Your love story or proposal story
  • Photo gallery
  • Countdown timer
  • Entourage / wedding party list
  • Registry or honeymoon fund link
  • Livestream link for guests who can't attend

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