A Wedding Website? Yes, You Can Do It Today
You've just got engaged — and suddenly everyone wants to know: when, where, how? A wedding website is one of the most practical things you can set up early in your planning. It gives your guests a single place to find all the important information, and it saves you from answering the same questions a hundred times.
The good news: you don't need a designer, a developer, or even a full afternoon. With the right approach, you can have a clean, personal wedding website live in about 30 minutes. Here's how.
1. Choose a Platform You'll Actually Use
Don't overthink this. Popular options like Zola, Withjoy, or The Knot offer free templates and are ready to go in minutes. If you want more design control, Squarespace or Canva Sites work well too. Pick one based on what feels intuitive to you — not the one with the most features.
Quick tip: Avoid platforms that put their own branding or ads on your page unless you upgrade. Check that before you commit.
2. Start with These Five Pages Only
You don't need a ten-page website. Keep it focused:
- Home — your names, the date, a warm welcome line
- Our Story — a short paragraph, not a novel
- Details — ceremony and reception info
- Travel & Stay — hotel suggestions, transport notes
- RSVP — a simple form with a clear deadline
That's it. You can always add more later. Starting simple means you'll actually finish today.
3. Pick One Photo, Not Twenty
A single great photo on your homepage is more powerful than a gallery of twenty. Choose one image where you both look natural — a moment rather than a pose. You don't need professional photos yet; a good smartphone shot in natural light works perfectly.
Add more photos as you get them. Your engagement shoot, for example, is a great addition later.
4. Write Your Welcome Text in One Sitting
Don't agonise over words. A simple, warm tone is all you need:
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