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Updated Mar 06, 2025What to Include on Your Wedding Website That Doesn’t Go on Invitations
We break down everything you need to know.
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Creating a custom site where all your wedding's must-know information lives shouldn't be at the end of your to-do list. That's why knowing what to include on your wedding website is crucial because it's the easiest way to keep your guests clued in at all times. Think of your site as the overflow from your invitations—because of space limitations and wedding etiquette, there's only so much you can put on your stationery. Read on to learn exactly what to put on your wedding website that can't go on your invitations, what to include on both and the information that shouldn't go on neither.
Before you go: Don't forget to start your wedding website on The Knot because it's free, fun and so easy that it's a little scary. (That's why many couples consider crafting a site a much-needed creative distraction from the rest of their planning tasks.) Also, check out these wedding website ideas, from homepage examples to theme options, to get the inspiration you need during the process.
In this article: What to Put on Wedding Website Only | What to Put on Wedding Website & Invitation | Details to Skip on Both
At a Glance: Important Details to Include on a Wedding Website
Between wedding planning, work and trying to have a social life, some to-be-weds don't have time to read everything there is to know about wedding website content. That's why we put what to include on a wedding website in simple terms—also known as a (fun) venn diagram. Feel free to refer back to this visual while you create your wedding website. And once you've finished your master piece, consider adding a QR code on your wedding invitation that navigates to your site so guests have easy access.
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What to Include on Your Wedding Website Only
Once you make an account on The Knot, you can customize your wedding website as much as you want. (In fact, the more creative you get, the better!) But before you get carried away with fonts and color schemes, here's the wedding website etiquette you should know and the information you need to include.
1. Add Your Registry Details
Putting your registry on the wedding invitation or save-the-dates is still bad form since it's not mandatory for guests to give you a gift. Leave all implied gift requests to your site so it doesn't look like you're expecting presents off the bat. With The Knot Registry, you can easily sync your wedding registry to your website. Your guests will have no trouble finding your wish list, newlywed or honeymoon fund or preferred philanthropies.
2. Include Adults-Only Announcements
Not including any kids on the guest list? That's fine. Some couples prefer to host an adults-only wedding, but avoid direct mentions on your official invites. Instead, have no kids wedding website wording to announce you're keeping the party a grown-up affair—or that, if you are inviting children, you'll be hiring a babysitter or other accommodations and activities to keep them occupied.
3. Write Your Dress Code Details
For the wedding dress code wording, it's perfectly fine to print a brief mention of the preferred attire in the lower part of your formal invitation. For instance, if you're hosting an upscale event with a strict dress code, terms like "black tie" or "cocktail attire" are acceptable to include. However, there's no need (or room) to elaborate. If you want to get specific, use your wedding website to give guests a little vocabulary lesson on what exactly you mean, especially if your terminology is a bit elusive (like "dressy casual"). Wedding guests will always appreciate having as much guidance as possible when it comes to picking an outfit for your big day.
4. Don't Forget the Wedding Party Bios
Wondering what fun things you should write on your wedding website? Add wedding party bios. You likely won't have space (or the budget) to include all the info about your wedding party on paper invitations. To show your appreciation, the entire wedding party should get a mention on your wedding website and the ceremony programs. With infinite space online, share brief biographies, fun facts about your crew, epic photos, and how you're related or how you met. Here are some wedding party bio examples to get you started.
5. Share Your Love Story
Yes, there's plenty of logistical information to include on your wedding website, but we encourage you to tell attendees the sweet facts and anecdotes about your love story as well. Guests will enjoy reading about how you and your S.O. met and what the proposal was like, along with other details you'd like to share (like why you chose your wedding location or how you incorporated your favorite foods into the menu). Since you have unlimited space on your wedding website, divulge as much as you'd like about your love story. Use these examples of 'Our Story' for wedding websites to know you're on the right track.
6. Input a FAQs Section
Still need more ideas for what to add to a wedding website? Listen up. Your guests will have a lot of questions leading up to your wedding day, from travel directions to parking details. That's why having an area for FAQs on your wedding website is great because it'll answer all of the common guest inquiries that don't fit on an invitation. What's more, you can continue to add new questions and answers to your website as they come up.
7. Tell Guests About Transportation and Lodging
If you've arranged hotel room blocks, share these logistics on your wedding website. Plus, you can share wedding transportation tips and information. Whether you planned for a bus to go to and from the ceremony and reception or want to provide parking advice near your venue, your out-of-town guests will greatly appreciate getting all the 411.
8. Address Social Media Rules
Consider your wedding website a one-stop shop for social media guidelines. If you'd like to encourage social posts, share your wedding hashtag so all of their photos and videos can be easily found online. Or, if you're planning an unplugged wedding, share the request on your site so guests will know what to expect by the time they arrive. This is also the time to mention how you would like to announce your wedding on social media since some couples don't want their guests posting their celebration on social media until it's over.
9. Provide Local Recommendations for Guests
Sharing your wedding website with guests is also important because you can list local recommendations for guests. Since some will be traveling to your wedding location, there's a chance they'll have downtime when they arrive or in between the ceremony and cocktail hour. A few wedding website things to do examples include sharing local recs for food (if possible, highlight restaurants you love), drinks and sightseeing activities to help loved ones plan a full schedule of events during your wedding weekend.
10. Have a Wedding Weekend Itinerary Available
Information that needs to be on a wedding website is the itinerary. This is crucial because guests should know where they need to be and when so there are fewer excuses for showing up late. Much of this information is nailed down at the last-minute, so it's not suited to be shared on your printed invitations. Instead, include a timeline of events on your wedding website, being careful to only feature events that all guests are invited to (more on that in a minute).
Etiquette Behind What to Put on Both Your Wedding Website and Invitations
We'll make it simple when it comes to what goes on a wedding website and an invitation. Everything included in your wedding invitation suite should transfer over to your wedding website where you can expand on the information more. Add your names, wedding date, start time and location to your website. You can also share announcements and logistics surrounding additional wedding events like welcome drinks or a farewell brunch. If you're collecting RSVPs online or through The Knot App, don't forget to add an RSVP date and how-to instructions.
What to Leave Off Both Your Wedding Website and Invitations
Believe it or not, there are some things that shouldn't go on your wedding website pages or invitations. This is what you should avoid sharing in both places.
Exclusive Events
Still a little unsure of what things to include on a wedding website and invitations? Don't mention any exclusive events where only close family members, friends or your wedding party are invited. This includes celebrations like engagement, bachelor or bachelorette parties and the rehearsal dinner. These events get their own separate invites, and they shouldn't go on your formal invitations or website. To steer clear of hurt feelings and confusion, use our guest list tool, which allows you to invite guests to different events.
Inappropriate Photos and Anecdotes
Don't post or mail anything you wouldn't want your loved ones to see. (Read: You might want to exclude those potentially compromising photos of you and your S.O. from college). Remember, once something's online or on paper, it's hard to get rid of. Avoid any awkward moments by keeping your wedding website and invites appropriate for all recipients.
Additional reporting by Sarah Hanlon
