How to Create a Wedding Website: 7 Simple Steps

If you've chosen to create a wedding website then you probably know why having one will make yours and your guests' lives a whole lot easier, (and if not check out the reasons why here).

Besides collating everything into one place, they're also a fun way to document everything surrounding your special day. But with all the decisions that come with wedding planning, the last thing you want to be doing is spending precious cake tasting time trying to get your head around actually creating your wedding website - that's why Hitched has made it nice and simple! 

Thankfully, you don't have to be tech savvy or have a ton of free hours in order to understand how to make a free wedding website with Hitched - it's as easy as seven simple steps! To help you get started, we've put together a handy guide that'll have you building a pretty and seriously practical wedding website in no time. 

How to Make a Wedding Website: 7 Simple Steps

To get started, it helps to have a few small details to hand, like the date and location of your wedding. But don't worry, if you haven't chosen your wedding venue yet, you can always add this information in later! 

Once you're ready to get started, head to the Hitched wedding website creator. Not only are there plenty of stylish themes to choose from and totally customisable pages with this amazing tool, but you can also create your own unique URL. Plus, it's completely free to use!

1. Pick a Unique Domain Name

When you get started with the free Hitched website builder, the first step is to choose a domain name. This name is how your site will appear in the web address and one of the first things your guests will see. You can keep a generic domain name but we think it's a lovely idea to upgrade and have a unique one that's special to you as a couple.

If you opt for a catchy slogan such as 'themorganssayyes.co.uk' you can even use it as a fun hashtag on Instagram for guests to use when they upload their snapshots of the day. 

You'll then be prompted to add the date of your wedding and the area it will take place in. If this feels a little permanent, don't worry. With the Hitched website generator, nothing is set in stone, so you can always change these details later on. 

2. Choose a Theme & Customise the Design 

Here comes the fun part - choosing your wedding theme! The set templates available on the Hitched creator will save you lots of time and stop you having to faff around building one from scratch. More over, they're easily customisable so you can personalise them depending on your wedding style and taste. 

Remember, when choosing one of the Hitched templates, think about which one feels most like you and your partner. After all, it will be the landing page of your entire wedding, and possibly the first part of your wedding day that guests will see. So, it needs to have the right impression! 

Narrowing down what design to go for can be a little tricky so why not check out our Wedding Trends Report for 2024 for inspiration. Whether you opt for the same colour theme as the big day or you add lots of sentimental photographs, there's something to suit everyone. 

From bold botanicals to confetti glamour, there's a template to fit every couple at Hitched. So, get comfy and start scrolling!

3. Include Important Information

Once you've found the perfect template and added your partner's name, you'll be presented with the first glimpse of your wedding website.

Now comes one of the most important steps. It's time to get down to business and start inputting all the vital information your guests will need to know before your wedding day. Be sure to include everything from the venue location and dress code to accommodation and transport.

Depending on your template, you can truly customise every single element of your wedding website with Hitched. 

Best of all, there's a handy toggle in the bottom right-hand corner that let's you switch between viewing your website through desktop or mobile, so you can preview how every guest will see the final version. 

And aesthetics aside, it's also a very efficient way to share the important details of your big day with your loved ones without relying on the post! 

Need a little help? We've got you covered with our checklist of all the details you'll need to have on your wedding website. 

4. Add RSVP & Gift List

No matter how little or large your guest list is, keeping track of who will be attending (and who's yet to reply!) is a mountain of a task. How to make a website for wedding RSVP efficiency is a common question, and one of the best features of a Hitched wedding website is the ability guests will have to RSVP using an attendance page.

All you have to do is personalise the message that you want to appear on the page before they type their name in to confirm. 

Guests of all ages will find it easy to confirm their attendance, as all they need to do is type their name into the search box. Their name will appear, and then can click to tell you whether or not they're coming. So, if you were wondering how to make a wedding RSVP website before, you aren't anymore!

You might also want to include a wedding gift list by popping in the link to it on one of the pages. It's an ideal place to put it as you can include a short description letting your guests know that you're so grateful for their contribution.

5. Add the Finer Details

Wedding websites, UK and worldwide, can be so much more than just a hub of information. With Hitched, there are also options to include fun extras like a wedding blog. This can detail your proposal story and how the wedding planning is coming along. 

Whether you want to update a wedding blog all about your plans for the big day, or perhaps you want to add a sweet back story to how you and your partner first met, there's a way to do it that looks elegant and sleek. 

We recommend doing this as one of the last steps in creating your wedding website as you can really take your time here and enjoy it. You might want to set your wedding website live before starting this step so your guests have all the important information they'll need as soon as possible!

6. Share the Website

They'll be no running down to the post office to send off your wedding invites with a wedding website, it can all be done with a simple click of a button. Once you've created your perfect wedding website share the address to your guests via email, Facebook, or simply copy and paste the link and whiz it off through Whatsapp chat. 

Prepare for your friends and family to be very impressed - they'll likely be asking you how to make a wedding website for free in the future when they see the finished design! 

7. Keep It Updated

Throughout your engagement and on the run-up to the big day, ensure your wedding website is kept up to date. If any wedding details change, especially major ones such as date and venue, be sure to add them to the site and notify everyone on the guest list. 

You can even share photographs on the wedding website post-wedding to save you having to send them on to everyone. 

Now you're clued up with how to make a free wedding website it might be time to ensure you haven't forgotten any important things you need to remember when wedding planning.