Website Examples
Wedding Website Examples
Real wedding website examples — the platforms couples use and the pages every wedding site needs.
A wedding website is the page guests check for everything about your wedding day: who is getting married, where and when, what happens across the day or the weekend, where to stay, and how to RSVP. This page collects wedding website examples — real wedding-website platforms plus clearly labelled patterns for different wedding types — and breaks down the pages and sections every effective wedding site shares, so you can copy the structure for your own site. It is part of the website examples library.
Most wedding websites reuse the same skeleton in the same order: names and date up top, then the couple's story, event details, a schedule, travel, accommodations, a registry, an FAQ, and a final RSVP. Instead of a long article, here are the examples — grouped by platform and by wedding type — plus the anatomy of a wedding website, good vs weak patterns, and a copyable content template.
What is a wedding website?
A wedding website is an event site for one couple. Its job is not to sell anything or present a body of work — it is to answer every guest question before it is asked and to collect RSVPs. Where a business website generates leads and a personal website presents one person, a wedding site serves a guest list for a single date.
Most couples build their site in one of three ways:
- On a wedding website platform such as Zola, Joy, The Knot, Minted, or WedSites, where RSVP, guest lists, registries, and matching invitations are built in
- On a general website builder such as Squarespace or Wix, where you assemble pages and forms yourself
- From scratch in HTML, with full control and no guest tooling
The platform does not change the structure guests expect. Whatever you build with, the site should answer the same questions, and it should answer them in the same order.
The pages and sections every wedding website needs
These are the sections the rest of this page's examples reuse. Not every wedding needs all of them — a microwedding may skip travel, and a backyard party may skip the registry — but this is the standard set.
| Page or section | What it does for guests |
|---|---|
| Couple intro / Our Story | Who is getting married, how they met, and why the day matters |
| Event details | Ceremony and reception dates, times, venues, and dress codes |
| Schedule | The order of the day, or of the whole weekend |
| Travel | Nearest airport, transit, shuttles, and getting around |
| Accommodations | Hotel blocks, group rates, booking links, and deadlines |
| Registry | Gifts, cash and honeymoon funds, and how to reach them |
| FAQ | Parking, dress code, kids, photos, plus-ones, and accessibility |
| Gallery | Engagement photos, a hashtag, and how guests share photos |
| RSVP | The form guests actually use — attendance, meal choice, and plus-ones |
The anatomy of a wedding website
Homepages differ in style far more than in skeleton. The mockup below shows the sections most wedding websites reuse in some order. It uses a fictional couple, Priya and Marcus, so nothing here describes a real person or event.
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
<title>Priya & Marcus</title>
<style>
:root { --ink: #2b2b33; --muted: #6b6b76; --line: #e7e0d8; --accent: #a06b4e; --bg: #fdfaf6; }
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
body { margin: 0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: var(--ink); background: var(--bg); }
header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.names { font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
nav a { margin-left: 16px; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; }
.rsvp { border: 1px solid var(--accent); color: var(--accent); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
.hero { text-align: center; padding: 64px 24px; }
.hero h1 { font-size: 44px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 400; }
.date { font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.place { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 24px; }
.btn { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
section { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 36px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
h2 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px; text-align: center; }
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; background: #fff; }
.card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; }
.card p { margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.timeline { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.timeline li { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 15px; }
.timeline time { color: var(--accent); min-width: 120px; }
.faq li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
footer { text-align: center; padding: 24px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } nav { display: none; } .hero h1 { font-size: 32px; } }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<header>
<span class="names">Priya & Marcus</span>
<nav>
<a href="#events">Events</a>
<a href="#schedule">Schedule</a>
<a href="#travel">Travel</a>
<a href="#stay">Stay</a>
<a href="#registry">Registry</a>
<a href="#faq">FAQ</a>
</nav>
<a class="rsvp" href="#rsvp">RSVP</a>
</header>
<div class="hero">
<h1>Priya & Marcus</h1>
<p class="date">June 13, 2027</p>
<p class="place">Ashford, Vermont · 12 days to go</p>
<a class="btn" href="#rsvp">RSVP by May 1</a>
</div>
<section id="story">
<h2>Our story</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; color: var(--muted)">A short intro — how we met, where we've been, and why we're excited to celebrate with you.</p>
</section>
<section id="events">
<h2>Events</h2>
<div class="cards">
<div class="card"><h3>Ceremony</h3><p>3:00 pm, Cedar Grove Barn</p><p>Garden ceremony, outdoors</p><p>Dress code: garden attire</p></div>
<div class="card"><h3>Reception</h3><p>6:00 pm, The Grand Hotel</p><p>Dinner and dancing</p><p>Cocktail attire</p></div>
</div>
</section>
<section id="schedule">
<h2>Schedule</h2>
<ul class="timeline">
<li><time>3:00 pm</time><span>Ceremony at Cedar Grove Barn</span></li>
<li><time>4:30 pm</time><span>Drinks and canapés in the courtyard</span></li>
<li><time>6:00 pm</time><span>Reception and dinner at The Grand Hotel</span></li>
<li><time>9:00 pm</time><span>Dancing until late</span></li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="travel">
<h2>Travel</h2>
<p>Fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV), about 40 minutes from Ashford. Ride-share and shuttle details are listed below.</p>
</section>
<section id="stay">
<h2>Where to stay</h2>
<p>A room block is reserved at The Grand Hotel — book by May 1 for the group rate.</p>
</section>
<section id="registry">
<h2>Registry</h2>
<p>Your presence is the gift. For those who ask, you'll find a small registry and a honeymoon fund below.</p>
</section>
<section id="faq">
<h2>FAQ</h2>
<ul class="faq">
<li><strong>Parking?</strong> Free on-site parking at both venues.</li>
<li><strong>Kids welcome?</strong> Yes, with a quiet room available at the hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Photos?</strong> An unplugged ceremony — we'll share photos after.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="rsvp">
<h2>RSVP</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; color: var(--muted)">A form with your name, party size, meal choice, and any notes.</p>
</section>
<footer>© 2027 Priya & Marcus · #PriyaAndMarcus2027 · June 13, 2027</footer>
</body>
</html>
The sections in order:
- Header — the couple's names, a short navigation, and a persistent RSVP link
- Hero — names, the date, the place, a countdown, and one primary action
- Our Story — a short intro and a photo
- Event details — one card per event with date, time, venue, and dress code
- Schedule — a timeline of the day or weekend
- Travel — nearest airport and how to get around
- Accommodations — the hotel block and its booking deadline
- Registry — a gracious note plus links
- FAQ — the questions guests keep asking
- Gallery — engagement photos and the wedding hashtag
- RSVP — the form, with a clear deadline
- Footer — the date, the hashtag, and a way to ask questions
The two sections worth studying hardest are the hero — the one place every guest learns who, when, and where — and the FAQ, because a good FAQ is what stops guests from emailing you the same question. For the wireframe version of this skeleton, see the website wireframe example page; if you want to build the page by hand, the HTML website example page shows the file structure.
Wedding website examples by platform
The real examples below are wedding-website platforms and general website builders. Each card is limited to what is publicly observable about the product: the pages and features its wedding websites include. Nothing here states traffic, revenue, or business results.
Zola — wedding website and registry platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | Wedding website + registry platform |
| Pages the sites include | Home, the couple's story, events and schedule, travel, accommodations, registry, FAQ, and photos, plus online RSVP |
| RSVP approach | Online RSVP tied to a managed guest list with response tracking |
| Registry | A combined registry — gifts from many stores plus cash and honeymoon funds — that lives on the site |
| Travel & accommodations | Pages for travel details and hotel block information |
| Guest tools | Guest list management, address collection, and RSVP follow-ups; matching invitations and save-the-dates |
| Design approach | Template-led, customizable, with custom domains |
| Notable pattern | The website and registry are one product, so guests handle details, gifts, and RSVP in one place |
| What to learn | Keep the two most-visited pages — event details and RSVP — linked to a guest list so responses stay organized |
Joy (Withjoy) — free wedding website builder
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | Free wedding website builder (with a companion guest app) |
| Pages the sites include | Home, story, events and schedule, travel, accommodations, registry, FAQ, gallery, and wedding party bios |
| RSVP approach | Online RSVP with per-event responses, plus-one limits, and follow-up questions |
| Registry | A registry with cash funds and traditional gifts |
| Travel & accommodations | Hotel room blocks, a booking assistant, and maps with ride-share links |
| Guest tools | Guest list manager, address collection, event-level privacy and passwords, and a companion mobile app with shared photo gallery |
| Design approach | Template-based with color, font, and optional custom CSS; matching stationery |
| Notable pattern | Event privacy — each event can be visible to specific guests only |
| What to learn | When guests attend different events, give each event its own visibility and its own RSVP |
The Knot — wedding planning and website platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | Wedding planning site with a website builder |
| Pages the sites include | Home, the couple's story, event details, schedule, travel, registry, gallery, and Q&A, plus RSVP |
| RSVP approach | Online RSVP with guest list and response tracking |
| Registry | Registry and gift management as part of The Knot's planner |
| Travel & accommodations | Pages for hotels, directions, and travel details |
| Guest tools | Guest list, address book, and a public couple directory that helps guests find a site |
| Design approach | Template-led and customizable, with matching invitations |
| Notable pattern | A public directory (search by couple name) lets guests reach the site without a printed link |
| What to learn | If the site is publicly listed, keep private event details on password-protected pages |
Minted — stationery and wedding website design
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | Stationery-first wedding website design |
| Pages the sites include | Home, story, event details, RSVP, registry, travel, and photos |
| RSVP approach | Online RSVP with a guest address book |
| Registry | Links to registries and funds |
| Travel & accommodations | Pages for travel and hotel information |
| Guest tools | Address collection and guest list management; custom domains |
| Design approach | Design-forward; the website is designed to match the printed invitations |
| Notable pattern | The website and paper suite share one look, so every touchpoint feels like the same wedding |
| What to learn | Choose the look once for invitations and website together, then let it carry every guest-facing page |
WedSites — all-in-one website and planning suite
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | Wedding website builder with integrated planning tools |
| Pages the sites include | Home, story, events, schedule, travel, accommodations, registry, FAQ, and RSVP |
| RSVP approach | Online RSVPs with custom questions, plus-one control, and multi-event responses |
| Registry | Links and cash funds |
| Travel & accommodations | Pages for hotel and travel details |
| Guest tools | Guest list manager, address collection, email sends with tracking, and a seating-chart builder |
| Design approach | Drag-and-drop builder with section-level customization |
| Notable pattern | Planning tools (budget, checklist, timeline) are bundled with the public website in one account |
| What to learn | Keep the couple-facing side (guest list, budget) and the guest-facing side (website, RSVP) in one place so they stay in sync |
Squarespace — general website builder
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | General website builder with wedding templates |
| Pages the sites include | Whatever you build — story, events, schedule, gallery, and forms |
| RSVP approach | A form block or a third-party RSVP integration |
| Registry | External links to registries |
| Travel & accommodations | Regular content pages you build yourself |
| Guest tools | Manual; you manage the guest list outside the site |
| Design approach | Full design control; any template and style |
| Notable pattern | The build-it-yourself path suits couples who want a fully custom site |
| What to learn | Choose a general builder when design control matters more than built-in RSVP and guest management |
Wix — general website builder
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Platform | General website builder with wedding templates |
| Pages the sites include | Story, events, gallery, and RSVP forms you assemble |
| RSVP approach | A form you set up, with or without an app |
| Registry | External links |
| Travel & accommodations | Pages you create |
| Guest tools | Manual guest management; an app market for extras |
| Design approach | Template-led with drag-and-drop editing |
| Notable pattern | An app market lets you bolt on RSVP, photo galleries, and forms to a basic template |
| What to learn | General builders give maximum flexibility at the cost of doing the guest tooling yourself |
Wedding website examples by type
The cards below are not real couples or events. They are illustrative patterns built from the common structure of each wedding type, so the observations are about the pattern, not a specific site.
Destination wedding — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, events, travel, accommodations, FAQ, registry, and RSVP — travel-heavy |
| Homepage | Names, date, location, a "book your stay" action, and a clear travel deadline |
| Event details | A main event plus a welcome event and farewell brunch, each with its own card |
| Travel & stay | Nearest airport, transfer options, hotel blocks, booking deadlines, and a room-share board |
| RSVP | Attendance plus travel and accommodation questions |
| Registry | Often weighted toward honeymoon and experience funds |
| Notable pattern | Deadlines are the hero: book by one date, RSVP by another |
| What to learn | For out-of-town guests, travel logistics are the main job — put deadlines and links up front |
Wedding weekend / multi-event — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, an event-per-day schedule, travel, accommodations, FAQ, and per-event RSVP |
| Homepage | Names, the weekend dates, and a "see the full schedule" action |
| Event details | One page or card per event: welcome dinner, ceremony, reception, farewell brunch |
| Travel & stay | Hotel blocks and directions for each venue |
| RSVP | Per-event responses — guests accept each occasion separately |
| Registry | Standard, while every page references the full schedule |
| Notable pattern | The schedule is the core, and each event is its own RSVP target |
| What to learn | When the wedding is a weekend, organize the site like a festival page — schedule first |
Local hometown wedding — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, events, directions, parking, FAQ, registry, and RSVP |
| Homepage | Names, date, venue, an "add to calendar" link, and RSVP |
| Event details | Ceremony and reception with local directions and parking notes |
| Travel & stay | One short section for the few out-of-town guests |
| RSVP | A simple attendance form |
| Registry | Standard |
| Notable pattern | Parking and directions get their own FAQ entries because every local guest asks |
| What to learn | Local does not mean fewer pages — it means the details guests actually ask about move up |
Microwedding + celebration — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, a private ceremony page, celebration details, and RSVP per guest group |
| Homepage | Names, the celebration date, and a note that the ceremony is private |
| Event details | The celebration details front and centre; the ceremony is listed for invited guests only |
| Travel & stay | Light, for the celebration guests |
| RSVP | Separate responses for ceremony guests and celebration guests |
| Registry | A fund or a note that gifts are not expected |
| Notable pattern | Privacy controls do the work: two guest groups, two event pages, one site |
| What to learn | One site can serve two different guest lists when event visibility is split |
One-page minimal — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Everything on one scrolling page: names, date, venue, schedule, and RSVP |
| Homepage | A hero with names and date, then the few things guests need |
| Event details | Date, time, venue, and dress code in a few lines |
| Travel & stay | A line or a link |
| RSVP | A single form at the bottom |
| Registry | Optional; often "your presence is the gift" |
| Notable pattern | Everything answers in one scroll — no navigation, no extra pages |
| What to learn | If you have few details and a small guest list, one page is simpler for everyone |
Bilingual couple — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Every page available in both languages |
| Homepage | A language switch in the header; names and date readable either way |
| Event details | Each event card written in both languages |
| Travel & stay | Venue names and directions in both languages |
| RSVP | Form labels and questions in both languages |
| Registry | Standard |
| Notable pattern | The language toggle is part of the navigation, not an afterthought |
| What to learn | If guests read two languages, put the toggle in the header and translate every label, not just the text |
Live-streamed with remote guests — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, events, a dedicated live-stream page, FAQ, and RSVP for in-person and virtual guests |
| Homepage | Names, date, a "watch the live stream" action, and an in-person RSVP link |
| Event details | Both in-person and virtual options |
| Travel & stay | Only for in-person guests |
| RSVP | Guests mark themselves as attending in person or online |
| Registry | Standard |
| Notable pattern | One action for viewers (watch) and one for attendees (RSVP) keeps the two audiences separate |
| What to learn | A remote-friendly site needs one obvious place for the stream link and clear instructions for both audiences |
Backyard / casual celebration — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Typical page set | Story, event details, schedule, what to bring, and RSVP |
| Homepage | Names, date, address, and a friendly "come as you are" line |
| Event details | One card with the address, parking, and any weather or potluck notes |
| Travel & stay | Local-only; a note for the few who drive |
| RSVP | A simple form with dietary notes |
| Registry | Usually none, a "no gifts" note, or a charity link |
| Notable pattern | Practical notes — weather, what to bring, where to park — replace formal travel sections |
| What to learn | Match the formality of the site to the celebration; casual weddings still need the same details, just lighter |
Good vs weak wedding website patterns
The examples below are illustrative patterns, not real sites. They show the difference between a wedding website that leaves guests guessing and one that answers the important questions in one glance.
| Instead of this (weak) | Try this (stronger) | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A homepage that says only "Welcome" | Names, date, venue, and one RSVP button up top | Guests know who, when, where, and what to do before scrolling |
| The date written only as "June 13, 2027" | The date plus the weekday and an "add to calendar" link | Travelling guests need the weekday to book; calendar links prevent mix-ups |
| RSVP buried on a contact page | One obvious RSVP button in the header and hero | The most-used action should take one tap |
| Event details as one long paragraph | One card per event: date, time, venue, dress code | Skimming guests find the ceremony and reception details fast |
| A registry page with no context | A short "your presence is the gift" note above the links | It reads as gracious instead of a gift request |
| No FAQ at all | A short FAQ covering parking, dress code, kids, and photos | Fewer repeated emails, and guests feel prepared |
| Travel details scattered across pages | One Travel page and one Stay page with deadlines | Out-of-town guests can plan from two places |
| A gallery with no sharing plan | A hashtag and a note on how to share photos | Gives guests a clear way to contribute and find photos |
Copyable wedding website content template
Use the anatomy above as a skeleton and fill in this template with your own details. A filled example lives at the top of this page in the mockup; this is the blank version you can copy and edit.
# Wedding website content plan
## Couple
- Names: [Name one] and [Name two]
- How you met (3-5 sentences): [Your story]
- A short line for the hero: [e.g. "Together with our families, we invite you to celebrate"]
- Wedding hashtag: #[YourHashtag]
- Contact email for guest questions: [email]
## The date and place
- Wedding date: [Month Day, Year]
- Day of the week: [e.g. Saturday]
- Ceremony: [Venue name] at [time] - [address]
- Reception: [Venue name] at [time] - [address]
- Other events: [Welcome dinner, farewell brunch, and anything else]
## Pages (keep the ones your wedding needs)
- [ ] Home - names, date, place, primary RSVP button
- [ ] Our Story
- [ ] Events / Schedule
- [ ] Travel
- [ ] Where to Stay
- [ ] Registry
- [ ] FAQ
- [ ] Gallery
- [ ] RSVP
- [ ] Other: _____
## Homepage (in order)
1. Header: names + navigation + RSVP button
2. Hero: names, date, venue, "days to go", and one action
3. A photo of the two of you
4. A one-line invitation
5. Quick facts: date, time, place, RSVP deadline
## Events
For each event, write: name, date and time, venue and address, dress code, directions and parking, and notes.
- [Event name]: [date and time], [venue], [dress code], [notes]
## Schedule (day-of timeline)
- [Time] - [Event or moment]
- [Time] - [Event or moment]
- [Time] - [Event or moment]
## Travel
- Nearest airport: [airport code and drive time]
- Getting around: [shuttles, ride-share, taxis]
- Parking: [where, and whether it is free]
- Suggested arrival for out-of-town guests: [date]
## Accommodations
- Hotel block: [hotel name], book by [deadline], ask for the [Names] block
- Booking link: [link]
- Backup hotels: [names]
## Registry
- Note at the top: [e.g. "Your presence is the gift. For those who ask..."]
- Links: [registry one], [registry two], [honeymoon fund]
## FAQ (add the questions guests actually ask)
- Parking? [answer]
- Dress code? [answer]
- Kids welcome? [answer]
- Can I bring a guest? [answer]
- Photos and hashtag? [answer]
- Accessibility? [answer]
- Other: [question] -> [answer]
## Gallery
- Engagement photos to upload: [how many or which files]
- How guests share photos: [hashtag or upload link]
## RSVP
- Deadline: [date]
- Questions to ask: attendance, party size, meal choice, dietary notes, song request
- How you will remind guests: [e.g. an email before the deadline]
## Privacy and access
- Password-protect: [which pages]
- Public pages: [which pages]
- Custom URL or domain: [yourdomain.example]
## Final checks
- [ ] Names, date, and venue visible without scrolling
- [ ] RSVP button works from a phone
- [ ] Every event has date, time, venue, and dress code
- [ ] Hotel block deadline and booking link are correct
- [ ] FAQ answers the questions guests keep asking
- [ ] The whole site reads well on a phone
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a wedding website?
A wedding website is a guest-information hub for one couple: it tells guests who is getting married, where and when, what happens across the day or weekend, where to stay, what is on the registry, and how to RSVP. It usually has pages for the couple's story, event details, schedule, travel, accommodations, registry, FAQ, gallery, and RSVP.
What pages should a wedding website have?
The standard set is a couple intro or story, event details, a schedule, travel, accommodations, a registry, an FAQ, a gallery, and an RSVP. Skip the sections your wedding does not need: a local wedding may have no travel page, and a backyard party may have no registry.
What should go on the wedding website homepage?
The essentials a guest needs before scrolling: your names, the date, the venue, and one clear action such as an RSVP button. A photo and a short invitation line make it feel personal.
How do I collect RSVPs on a wedding website?
Most wedding platforms include online RSVP linked to a guest list, where guests choose attendance, meal choice, and plus-ones. On a general builder you set up a form yourself. Set a clear deadline and ask the few questions you actually need.
Should I password-protect my wedding website?
Many couples do. Common options are hiding the site from search engines, password-protecting the whole site, or protecting only private pages such as a rehearsal dinner. The trade-off is convenience: a password can stop a guest from finding the site quickly.
What is the difference between a wedding website and a business website?
A wedding website serves a guest list for one event and collects RSVPs, while a business website explains a company and generates leads such as calls or quotes. They share the same basic page anatomy, but the purpose, audience, and call to action differ.
Where to go next
A wedding website is built around one idea: answer every guest question before it is asked. Start from the template above, then decide which sections your wedding actually needs using the website structure examples page. If you are building the site yourself, the HTML website example shows a complete one-file site and the static website example covers hosting it. Guests will visit from their phones, so the responsive website example matters more than it sounds. For the words on the page, the welcome message examples, website name examples, and website title examples pages cover the copy, and the website URL examples page explains how custom domains work.