What to Put on a Wedding Website: The Complete Checklist (+ FAQ Examples)

By Altar & Agenda · Updated October 18, 2026

A wedding website is the one place guests can check every detail without texting you. Done well, it answers the questions you'd otherwise get fifty times: what time should we arrive, is there parking, can I bring my kids, what does "cocktail attire" mean?

This checklist covers what to put on a wedding website, page by page, with example FAQ answers you can adapt, plus privacy tips and when to launch it. Most wedding website builders (The Knot, Zola, Joy, Minted and others) have free plans and templates for every section below.

When to launch your wedding website

Launch it before you send save-the-dates, and put the address on them. Guests use it to book travel and hotels months ahead, so the basics (date, city, hotel block) matter more early on than the full schedule. You can add details as you go.

A rough schedule:

• When save-the-dates go out: home page, travel and hotels, registry (optional).
• When invitations go out (6 to 8 weeks before): full schedule, FAQ, dress code and RSVP.
• One to two weeks before: final updates (weather, parking, shuttle times).

The essential pages

1. Home page

• Your names and the date
• City and venue name
• A countdown or a welcome note
• A photo of the two of you
• The RSVP deadline, once invitations are out

Keep it short. Guests come back to this page more than any other, so the most important details should be visible without scrolling.

2. Schedule

List every event guests are invited to, with times, addresses and dress code for each:

• Welcome drinks or rehearsal dinner (if guests are invited)
• Ceremony: the arrival time and the start time. Guests typically arrive about 30 minutes before the start, and listing both avoids latecomers.
• Reception
• After-party or farewell brunch

If some guests are invited to some events and not others, use your website builder's private event settings rather than listing everything publicly.

3. Travel and accommodation

• Venue address with a map link
• Nearest airports and train stations
• Hotel block names, booking links, the rate and the booking deadline
• Parking details, rideshare drop-off and any shuttle times
• For destination weddings: passport and entry requirements, currency, transport from the airport

4. RSVP

If your website builder supports online RSVPs, it saves postage and chasing. Ask for:

• Who's attending from each invitation (by name)
• Meal choices
• Dietary requirements and allergies
• Song requests (optional, but guests enjoy it)

Whether replies come by card or online, track them all in one guest list. Our guest list and RSVP guide shows how.

5. Registry

Link to your registries. Etiquette guides agree that registry details belong on the website rather than printed on the invitation itself. If you'd prefer cash or a honeymoon fund, say so warmly and simply.

6. Our story (optional)

How you met, the proposal, and a few photos. Guests who know only one of you love this page. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

7. Wedding party (optional)

Names, photos and one line about each person. It helps guests put names to faces.

8. FAQ

The page that saves you the most messages. See the examples below.

Wedding website FAQ examples

Adapt these to your wedding. Clear, friendly and direct works best.

What time should I arrive? "The ceremony starts at 4:00pm sharp. Please arrive by 3:30pm to find parking and your seat."

What is the dress code? "Cocktail attire: think knee-length or midi dresses, jumpsuits, or a suit with or without a tie. The ceremony is on grass, so you may want to skip stilettos."

Dress codes confuse guests, so always add a sentence of examples. Common terms:

Can I bring a plus-one? "We've included everyone invited by name on your invitation and RSVP. Because of venue capacity, we can't accommodate additional guests. Thank you for understanding!"

Are kids welcome? "We love your little ones, but our wedding is adults only (with the exception of immediate family). We hope this gives you a night off!"

Or: "Children are very welcome! Please include them on your RSVP so we can plan meals and seating."

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors? "The ceremony is outdoors on the lawn and the reception is inside. In case of rain, the ceremony will move indoors."

Is there parking? "Free parking is available at the venue. If you're staying at the hotel block, a shuttle leaves at 3:00pm and returns at 10:00pm and 11:00pm."

Can I take photos during the ceremony? "We're having an unplugged ceremony. Please keep phones away so our photographer can capture everyone's faces, not screens. Snap away at the reception!"

Is the venue accessible? "The venue is step-free, with accessible parking and restrooms. If you need anything, let us know on your RSVP."

What if I have dietary requirements? "Please note any allergies or dietary needs on your RSVP and we'll make sure the caterer knows."

When is the RSVP deadline? "Please RSVP by [date]. We have to give our caterer final numbers shortly after, so we may not be able to include late replies."

Privacy tips

Wedding websites are often public, and some sites let anyone search for a couple by name. To keep things safe:

• Use a password if your builder offers one, and print it on the invitation.
• Don't publish your home address, and keep the exact venue address to the private schedule if you're concerned.
• Avoid announcing that your home will be empty during the honeymoon.
• Keep guests' details private. Don't post guest lists or seating charts publicly.

Mistakes to avoid

• Information that contradicts the invitation. If a time changes, update both, and email guests.
• Burying the important details. Date, location, arrival time and RSVP deadline should be on the home page.
• Too much text. Short paragraphs and headings are easier to read on a phone, which is how most guests will view it.
• Forgetting to update it. Check the site after every major decision.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a wedding website?

You don't have to have one, but it saves you time and saves guests from guessing. For weddings with out-of-town guests, hotel blocks or multiple events, it's very useful.

Should the registry go on the wedding website?

Yes. The website is the right place for registry links. Leave them off the invitation itself.

When should a wedding website go live?

Before you send save-the-dates, so you can print the address on them. Add the full schedule and FAQ by the time invitations go out.

Should a wedding website be private?

It's sensible to password-protect it, or at least keep the exact address and schedule private. Many free builders offer this.

What do you write on a wedding website home page?

Your names, date, city and venue, a short welcome, and (once invitations are out) the RSVP deadline. Keep the essential details visible without scrolling.

Keep it all in sync

Your website, invitations and guest list should always agree. Our Guest List & RSVP Manager for Excel and Google Sheets tracks every invitation, RSVP, meal choice, dietary note and table assignment in one place, so the numbers you send your caterer match your website's replies. It's part of the Complete Wedding Planner and the Wedding Planner Bundle. And if you're just getting started, grab our free 12-month wedding planning checklist.

Sources

• The Knot, The Essential FAQ for Your Wedding Website: FAQ topics guests most need.
• The Knot, Sample Wedding Timeline for a 4 p.m. Ceremony: guests arriving about 30 minutes early and matching website times to invitations.
• Emily Post Institute, Wedding Invitations 101: invitation timing and what belongs on the invitation.

Disclosure: Altar & Agenda makes the templates linked above. FAQ examples are ours to adapt freely.

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