The 2026 wedding website checklist

A wedding website used to be optional. In 2026 it's table stakes — but most of them are bloated. Here's the short list of what guests actually use, in priority order.

The non-negotiables

1. The when and the where. Date, time, ceremony venue, reception venue. Big and clear. If a guest can't find this in three seconds on their phone, you've already lost.

2. RSVP that works from WhatsApp. Most guests will tap your invitation link from a WhatsApp thread. The page they land on needs to be mobile-first, with one obvious RSVP button.

3. Travel and parking. Closest airport, recommended hotels, parking notes, public transit, ride-share zones. Drop a Google Maps embed.

4. Dress code in plain language. "Garden formal", "Black tie optional", "Smart casual — bring a sweater for the rooftop". Don't make guests guess.

The nice-to-haves

5. Story section. "How we met" is a guest's favorite page. Keep it short — under 300 words.

6. Schedule. If you have multiple events (rehearsal, ceremony, reception, brunch), a clear timeline beats a dense block of paragraphs.

7. Photo gallery. Three to seven engagement photos. More than that and you're showing off.

8. Registry link. External link to your registry — don't host it on the wedding site.

What you can skip

• Bridesmaid / groomsmen bios that nobody reads
• "Our journey" with thirty photos
• A countdown that pulses aggressively
• Music that auto-plays (please)
• Long lists of historical facts about the venue

A wedding website should feel like a beautifully designed magazine spread — not a real-estate listing. Keep it tight, mobile-first, and let the typography do the work.

How Vowly handles this

Every Vowly theme ships with these sections pre-built. Toggle on/off, customize copy and photos, and your page is ready in under an hour. Multi-event RSVP, WhatsApp link previews, and QR check-in are included on every plan.