The Must-Have Wedding Website FAQs to Include & Answer

Have you made your free wedding website yet? If so, you’ll need to think about your wedding website FAQs.

Having an FAQs section on your wedding website means your guests will go there to get all the answers to their questions and leave you alone to crack on with your wedding planning. 

Answering common questions in advance saves time, avoids confusion, and ensures your guests feel well-informed.

Let’s go through common FAQs for wedding websites, as well as expert tips to help you craft the perfect responses to your guests’ questions. 

Why include FAQs on your wedding website?

Creating a wedding website is a game-changer for modern couples, offering a central hub for guests to find all the essential details about your big day. 

One of the most important sections to include? A wedding website FAQ page.

Adding an FAQ section to your wedding website helps you to:

• Provide instant answers to guests’ common queries.
• Avoid answering the same questions repeatedly via messages.
• Offer clarity on logistics, dress codes, and special requests.
• Ensure your wedding day runs smoothly.

Common FAQs for Wedding Websites

Here are some common FAQs to include on your wedding website, sorted by section!

When and where is the wedding?

You will have included this on your wedding invitations, sure, but never underestimate how much information your guests will need. Make sure you include:

• Date and time
• Venue address (including a Google Maps link)
• Arrival time
• End time

How and when to RSVP?

Make sure your guests know all about how to RSVP:

• Include a link for your RSVPs or an email address for them to go to (avoid publishing your home address!)
• Include the deadline to receive your RSVPs

What is the dress code?

Guests can find choosing a wedding outfit stressful, so be specific:

• Is it black tie? Casual? Themed?
• Mention if stiletto heels are allowed (some venues don’t allow them)
• Will outdoor shoes be needed?
• Any colour restrictions you’d like people to follow

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Make sure your guests know what to bring by sharing details of where your wedding will be:

• Bring sunscreen and a hat as our ceremony is outdoors
• We’ll be marrying under a marquee with heating, and will provide blankets in case of chilly weather

Can I bring a plus one?

Is this the worst wedding guest question ever? Anticipate it with the following:

• Specify how plus ones were addressed in your invitations
• Explain that due to capacity and / or budget, you’re keeping your guest list limited to those named on your invitations

Are kids invited?

People love to ask if their kids are invited, so be ready to address this FAQ with the following:

• While we love your little ones, we’re having an adult only celebration
• Children are welcome, and we have children’s entertainers on-hand to help

Who is in the wedding party? 

Let your guests know who is in the wedding party and what their roles are in case they have questions or need help on the day:

• Detail the different people in the party and their roles, plus who can help with what

Will there be transport or parking?

Let your guests know what to expect and how to plan their journey by sharing if:

• Parking is available at the venue
• Guests should book taxis or Ubers in advance
• Shuttle buses are provided

What’s on the menu?

Guests always appreciate knowing what food will be served, especially if they have dietary requirements and allergies.

• Outline menu options (including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices)
• How to notify you about dietary needs
• Whether it’s a seated meal, buffet, food trucks etc. 

What time will the reception end?

If your guests aren’t staying on site, they will appreciate being able to plan their journey home or to their accommodation:

• Our reception ends at midnight
• There will be an after-party at [venue]

What are my accommodation options?

Let your guests know everything they need to know about your wedding accommodation:

• We’ve reserved a block booking of rooms, and you can book yours here
• Venue accommodation is reserved for the wedding party only, but these hotels are down the road

What are my transport options?

Is your wedding venue near an airport, train station or main motorway?

• You can fly into X or Y airport as the venue is between them both
• X Station is the nearest train station and has a taxi rank outside

Is there a gift list?

A girl list is a great idea if you want your guests to go for a particular type of gift, so make sure you:

• Link to your gift list
• Mention if gifts aren’t necessary - you can direct to a charity fund or something similar if you prefer

Will it be an unplugged wedding?

This is a great chance to let your guests know if you want them to take photos at your wedding:

• We want you to be present in the moment, so please put your phones away for our ceremony 
• We would ask all guests to please refrain from sharing any images from our wedding on social media

Do you have a wedding hashtag?

A wedding hashtag is a great way to see all your guests’ photos in one place:

• If you post our images on social media, please use our dedicated wedding hashtag: #weddinghashtag

What’s the situation with the bar?

An open bar is an American tradition, but it’s creeping over here now too! Let your guests know if:

• You’ll need cash as the venue can’t take card
• It’s a cashless wedding venue so bring a card
• We’re covering beer and wine, but if you want spirits that will be an additional cost

What is the wedding itinerary?

Guests like to know what’s happening and when - detail the following:

• When guests should arrive
• The wedding ceremony timings
• The drinks reception timings
• The meal timings
• The reception time
• When the wedding ends

Is the wedding just one day?

Are you just keeping your wedding to one day, or is it a wedding weekender?

• We’re having arrival drinks the night before at [VENUE] from 7pm - please feel free to join us
• The day after the wedding we’ve booked a private room for brunch - please let us know if you’d like to attend

Who should I contact with additional questions?

Give your guests a point of contact for any FAQs that aren’t addressed on your wedding website:

• Your dedicated wedding email address
• Your wedding planner’s email
• A member of your wedding party

Wedding Website FAQ Tips

In order to make the most out of your wedding website FAQs page, here are some expert tips to help you.

Use Clear Language

Keep your answers concise (no waffle!) but firm. You can always ask a service like ChatGPT to help you trim down your answers.

Organise Your Questions

Group your questions and answers together by category - such as logistics, dress code, food, gifts.

Keep it Updated

Make sure you regularly update your FAQs page with the latest details, and add in any questions that come up as you go. 

Add Links

Link to your different site sections wherever possible to help your guests - link to your gift list, a song request page, accommodation details etc. 

Name the Page

Make sure your FAQ page has a clear name - Wedding FAQs is a good shout, but you could always call it your ‘details’ page or ‘need to know information’ to make sure your guests don’t miss it.

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