{"id":6192,"date":"2019-01-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/?p=6192"},"modified":"2024-01-23T14:49:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:49:29","slug":"build-a-romantic-website-for-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/build-a-romantic-website-for-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Romantic Website for Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/BuildWeddingWebsite.jpg\" alt=\"Build a Romantic Website for Your Wedding\" class=\"wp-image-6200 skip_lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/BuildWeddingWebsite.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/BuildWeddingWebsite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/BuildWeddingWebsite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/BuildWeddingWebsite-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People do everything online these days, from banking to shopping to setting appointments. Your wedding guests are no different. Building a wedding website will give them a centralized hub to keep up with all of your big day news (plus, it\u2019s a great way for guests to network with each other before the event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it doesn\u2019t have to be all business \u2013 your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and your website should reflect the love and joy that you feel. Below are our tips for creating an informative website that will get your guests excited for your upcoming nuptials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Wedding Website?<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wedding website is only the best possible platform for bringing your guests together prior to the big day! It provides all of the useful information anyone might need surrounding your wedding, and usually some fun stuff, too (like how you met, or where you\u2019re going for your honeymoon). People choose to use them for many reasons, but these are some of the most common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It\u2019s free<\/strong>. You can download <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress.org<\/a>&nbsp;and create your own website for free, and you only have to pay for your domain name and hosting service.<\/li><li><strong>Endless customization<\/strong>. With WordPress themes and plugins, you can customize your site in virtually any way imaginable. Personalize your pages with your wedding color scheme, romantic photo galleries, or a custom timeline for your special day.<\/li><li><strong>Easily keep your guests updated<\/strong>. A bridge is out by your venue? No problem. You can let guests know that they\u2019ll need to take an alternate route. More rooms just got added to your block? Share a message and let your friends know they should book right away!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what happens, your website will allow you to quickly and easily spread the word, without having to send out messages to dozens of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wedding website should be highly personal and a reflection of the relationship you share with your future spouse. That being said, there are a few general rules that everyone should follow, no matter what:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick with Your Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has custom themes for nearly every situation, including weddings. And no matter what type of wedding you\u2019re having, you\u2019ll be able to find something that reflects the vibe of your big day \u2013 whether you\u2019re getting married in a barn or a high-rise hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Include Travel Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your venue is local or you\u2019re having a destination wedding, there are guaranteed to be out-of-town guests. Create a page where you can share information on travel and accommodations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Information about the nearest airport and train station<\/li><li>Several suggested driving routes (\u201cIf you\u2019re heading in from the North\u2026,\u201d \u201cIf you\u2019re coming from the West\u2026,\u201d etc.)<\/li><li>Websites, phone numbers and booking codes for any local hotels where you have a room block<\/li><li>Hotel shuttle information<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use a plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-google-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a>&nbsp;so guests can easily see where your venue is and access directions on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommend Local Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a break between the wedding and reception, or if out-of-town guests will be sticking around for a few days, they\u2019re going to need things to do. Create a guide to the local area with your favorite places to eat and things to see. If a spot has special meaning to you, let your guests know (and include photos of you there if you have them). Consider including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Good for kids (museums, family-friendly restaurants, parks, etc.)<\/li><li>No-reservation-required restaurants<\/li><li>Reservation\/upscale dining<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Guestbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who attend your wedding would probably like to share their best wishes or thank you for including them in your day, and a guestbook is the perfect way to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/extend\/plugins\/dmsguestbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DMSGuestbook<\/a>&nbsp;plugin is a great option that includes a lot of useful features. Not only can you customize the look to your liking (including language, mandatory fields, text, and border colors), but you can also go in and search the guestbook based on email, name, messages, and so on. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using WordPress and WordPress plugins makes creating a unique, custom wedding website a piece of (wedding) cake. Not sure where to start? Reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/web-design\">design team today<\/a>&nbsp;and have a beautiful site up and running within days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People do everything online these days, from banking to shopping to setting appointments. Your wedding guests are no different. Building a wedding website will give them a centralized hub to keep up with all of your big day news (plus, it\u2019s a great way for guests to network with each other before the event). 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