Consult any wedding planning checklist, and you’ll notice that creating your wedding website is one of the first things to do once your date has been set.
Traditionally, physical wedding invitations were the way you informed your guests of on the day details. We still hold a fondness for paper invitations but it’s become apparent that the majority of wedding guests no longer rely on them for information. While you’ve undoubtedly dedicated a significant amount of time sticking stamps onto those RSVP reply cards, providing an online alternative empowers guests to choose their preferred method of response. Alternatively, you might consider exclusively opting for online RSVP, while reserving physical reply cards for older relatives who might not be as well-versed in using computers as others.
In our tech-driven era, wedding websites have evolved into a vital part of the planning process. These websites serve as a digital hub that make it simple to communicate with your guests. While they are primarily used for guest RSVP’s, a well curated website will also allow you to share crucial
details such as your registry, day-of arrangements, and accommodation options. Along with the flexibility to include fun elements like your love story, the wedding party or engagement photos, it’s a one-stop shop for all of your wedding details.
The good news is that there are plenty of wedding website builders available, but with so many program options, it can feel overwhelming deciding which is the best fit for you.
We did the work for you and made a list of some of the best wedding website options.
The Knot.com
The Knot is one of the most well-known among the wedding community for good reason, they offer simple and quick initial set up with easy to edit templates.
Our favourite feature- Ability to create a photo album, create a wedding hashtag and pull in Instagram photos from guests.
Pros: Free. Offers a mobile app.
Cons: Limited number of templates.
With Joy.com
With Joy features simple, user-friendly templates and is constantly working on new helpful tools and functionality.
Our favourite feature- The ability to see which guests have viewed their invitations.
Pros: Free. Over 500 templates. Offers a mobile app. Registry feature. Custom domain name option.
Cons: Template themes are limited.
Wix.com
Wix offers a range of fun templates that are fully customisable with an easy click and drag editing function.
Our favourite feature- The option to make it password protected.
Pros: Free. Fully customisable design capability.
Cons: Initial set-up can be time consuming.
Minted.com
Minted offers an incredible selection of beautiful template designs created by a collective of independent artists.
Our favourite feature- The option to add pages for multiple events, allowing you to share your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner etc.
Pros: Free. Over 1000 designs. Simple user interface.
Cons: No mobile app.
