Why Wedding Websites May or May Not Be Right for You

Most of the services are simple enough for website novices to use, so don’t let a lack of technical know how keep you from putting up a website for your wedding.

What to post on wedding websites:

• The ceremony and reception location addresses and maps
• Information on the dress code
• Links to your registry
• Photos before and after the wedding and honeymoon
• A schedule of all the events surrounding the wedding
• The address and block info for the hotels where you have negotiated deals on rooms
• Information about transportation
• Local attractions and restaurants your guests may enjoy

Most of the free website services will do all of the tasks listed above and then some, but be prepared for advertising on your page.

Paid website services (around $50-$100 per year) will not have advertising on your page, plus offer additional features that can help you manage parts of the planning process.

Many of the paid services will offer dedicated email addresses, have an RSVP manager, an address book and guest list manager, a place to keep vendor contact info, as well as budget management features.

Some will even help you track gifts and thank you notes, as well as send “save the date” evites.

Make it easy for your guests to find you online.

If you do decide to put up a website, include the URL on the additional info card within your printed invitation as well as all other correspondence, such as wedding announcements or “save the date” emails or cards.

Remember, while some of the additional features provided by the paid website services may sound fantastic, be realistic about how much you will actually use them. If you don’t enjoy using technology, choose a free site with the simplest features and move on.

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