In today’s digital age, savvy and resourceful brides are using a wedding website to help them manage the overwhelming details of their big day.
But with so much on your plate, you may be wondering if managing a wedding website will just be another task on your already growing list of things to do.
Are wedding websites worth it?
The truth is, the benefits of a wedding website might just save you a whole lot of stress in the long run. From streamlining your planning process to tracking your RSVP’s, there are so many reasons why wedding websites are fast becoming an essential tool for many brides.
The answer: yes! A wedding website can save you a lot of stress in the long run.
Here are five reasons why you need a wedding website.
Save Money on Invites
We live in a digital age where people expect ease. A wedding website allows you to send out invites without worrying that they will get lost in the mail or tossed in a mail pile and forgotten about. Another bonus? You can say adios to the prepaid RSVP envelope. By allowing guests to receive their invite digitally and RSVP online with a simple click, thus saves you valuable time and ensures they don’t forget to RSVP.
Set Expectations
The website is great for answering common and anticipated questions, such as “where can I book a hotel” or “what’s the dress code.” Details can be explained on the website as can the story of the bride and groom. Lastly, the website can serve as a place to get your guests hyped up about the big day. Planning a to-die for hot chocolate bar? Put it on the website. Did you book the hottest band in your city? Put it on the website. This will create further anticipation for your big day.
Most Are Free
Wedding websites are offered at little to no cost! This is huge considering all the expenses that go into planning a wedding. Plus, it streamlines tasks that could be cumbersome if they were to be handled manually.
Here is a list of free wedding websites:
- https://www.theknot.com/gs/wedding-websites
- https://www.zola.com/wedding-planning/website
- https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-websites.html
- https://www.ewedding.com/
- https://withjoy.com/
Registry Information
The wedding website is an excellent location to provide registry information-bonus points for it being a shop-able online registry! As mentioned above, people are busy and it can be difficult to make time to go shopping for a wedding gift. However, if they can purchase it online directly from your registry, then you’ll get exactly what you want and it makes it easier on your guest. A true win-win!
Always Accessible
Your wedding website serves as a digital portal, with your wedding information centrally located and accessible from one place. Regardless of where you are, your website is only a click away.
Depending on notes and spreadsheets to manage the details of your wedding can leave you in a tight bind should they get lost, deleted, or misplaced. You will always have peace of mind knowing that your website is keeping all your important wedding details safe, secure and easy to find.
Lastly, a wedding website gives you up to date data on information such as guests attending or seating arrangements.
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