Why every couple should set up a wedding website—and some of the coolest and most user-friendly options for doing it
In the digital age, wedding websites have become an essential tool for engaged couples. A wedding website not only streamlines communication and keeps your guests in-the-know, but it can complement your wedding aesthetic and add a personal touch to your celebration.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering on a private beach or a grand affair at a historic hotel, a wedding website helps tame the chaos of wedding planning while establishing an elegant virtual one-stop shop for all your event details.
Many wedding website platforms are free, though some offer paid upgrades or have an annual subscription fee. They also come with a variety of design templates and include integration with other wedding planning tools such as registries and RSVP lists. Here are five popular platforms to consider when setting up your wedding website:
Joy
True to its name, Joy makes wedding planning a joyful experience. This platform provides easy-to-use tools for creating a wedding website that includes photo galleries, a timeline of events, and even a section for your love story. It also features robust RSVP and guest management features that allow you to manage multiple events—from rehearsal dinner to ceremony to post-wedding brunch. Use your registry to collect gifts, cash, even honeymoon funds. withjoy.com
The Knot
Among the most popular brands in wedding publishing and planning, The Knot offers customizable templates, RSVP tracking and integration with The Knot’s registry. Couples love its user-friendly interface and the ability to link multiple registries. Choose from floral, rustic, modern or even Bridgerton-inspired designs and match them to printed invitations. Bonus: The Knot’s mobile app makes it easy to manage your site on the go. theknot.com
Minted
Renowned for its high-end aesthetic, Minted offers beautifully designed websites that match its stationery collections. Cohesive designs from a marketplace of independent artists can be selected and customized by color, theme, season and more. Their premium options include a custom URL and password protection to ensure your site is as polished as your wedding vision. New to Minted are proposal videos with specialized messages. minted.com
Riley & Grey
Riley & Grey brings a unique touch to wedding websites by offering fully customizable designs that match your style and are both “easy and elevated.” Their templates evoke a more boutique feel, and customized domains are included. RSVP and registry management, travel information and password protection make them practical as well as stylish. Personalized customer support is available from web design to printed save-the-dates. rileygrey.com
Zola
Known for its modern, sleek designs, Zola gives couples the tools to create a personalized wedding website in minutes with everything from event logistics to hotel and travel info to charming “meet the wedding party” content. Its all-in-one platform is especially popular because it combines registry, RSVP tracking and a guest list manager. Zola can also “play matchmaker” with wedding vendors based on a couple’s style and budget. zola.com
—Leona Baker
Leona Baker
Leona Baker is the former Editor-in-Chief of Coastal Virginia Magazine. She is a writer, creative, communications professional, food freak, news junkie, nature and travel lover and mom. She holds a degree in English from James Madison University and a degree in Dance & Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. She previously served as Senior Copywriter for Spark 451, Director of Marketing & Communications at Virginia Wesleyan University, and Senior Editor of Port Folio Weekly.
