Wedding Website FAQ: Everything Your Guests Actually Need to Know

Your wedding website is the single highest-leverage tool you have for managing guest communication. Done well, it answers 90 percent of the questions your guests would otherwise text you in the week before the wedding. Done poorly, it adds confusion on top of confusion and you end up answering the same five questions one hundred times.

This post gives you a complete FAQ template, organized by what guests actually ask most often (in real frequency order from wedding planner surveys), with sample copy you can adapt directly. Copy what works, skip what doesn't apply to your wedding.

The 12 questions guests will actually ask

Based on aggregated data from wedding planner surveys and Wedding Wire reviews, here are the 12 questions wedding guests ask most often, in order of frequency:

1. What time does the ceremony start?
2. What is the dress code?
3. Can I bring a plus-one?
4. Are kids invited?
5. Where should I stay?
6. What time should I arrive?
7. Will there be a vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free option?
8. Is the ceremony outside?
9. How do I get there from the airport?
10. Where do I send a gift / how do I find your registry?
11. What time will the wedding end?
12. Is there an after-party?

Every one of these has a clean answer that belongs on your wedding website. Below are sample answers for each, plus four more that come up at most weddings.

Sample FAQ section copy

You can copy this directly into your wedding website FAQ section and adjust for your specifics.

When should we arrive?

We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. Doors open at [TIME], the ceremony begins at [TIME], and we'll start on time. Please plan accordingly.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is [DRESS CODE LEVEL]. For a quick reference: cocktail attire means a knee-length to midi dress or a suit (no tuxedo required); semi-formal means a longer dress or a dark suit; black-tie optional means a tuxedo is welcomed but not required.

The ceremony will be [indoor / outdoor on grass / on a beach / in a garden], so we recommend [practical footwear note: low heels if outdoor, flats if beach, etc.].

For more guidance, see our dress code post.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Plus-ones have been addressed on a per-invitation basis. Please check your invitation: it will be addressed to you and your guest's name (or to you and "guest") if a plus-one is included. If only your name appears, we are unable to accommodate a plus-one. We love you and appreciate your understanding.

Are children invited?

[CHOOSE ONE]:

• For adults-only: This is an adults-only celebration. We love your kids and appreciate you finding childcare for the evening. Children of immediate family are welcome.
• For kids welcome: Children of all ages are warmly welcome to celebrate with us.
• For kids-at-ceremony-only: Children are welcome at the ceremony. Our reception is adults-only after that.

Where should we stay?

We have reserved blocks of rooms at:

• [HOTEL NAME 1] at [RATE/night]. Use code [CODE] when booking. Located [DISTANCE] from the venue.
• [HOTEL NAME 2] at [RATE/night]. Use code [CODE] when booking. Located [DISTANCE] from the venue.

The block expires [DATE], after which standard rates apply. We recommend booking by [DATE].

How do we get there?

The venue is located at [ADDRESS]. From [NEAREST AIRPORT], the drive is approximately [TIME].

[IF SHUTTLE:] We will provide shuttle transportation from the [HOTEL NAME] to the venue. Pickup at [TIME], return shuttles leave at [TIME] and [TIME].

[IF NO SHUTTLE:] Ride-share (Uber and Lyft) operates in the area. We recommend booking your ride 15 minutes before you'd like to leave the hotel.

What food and beverage will be served?

We will serve [SERVICE STYLE: plated dinner / buffet / family-style / heavy passed appetizers] starting around [TIME]. We've planned the menu to include vegetarian options. If you have a specific dietary need (vegan, gluten-free, allergy), please let us know on your RSVP card or email [EMAIL].

We will have a [open bar / beer and wine bar / cash bar] throughout cocktail hour and reception.

What time does the reception end?

The reception ends at [TIME]. Shuttle transportation to the hotel begins at [TIME] and runs until [TIME].

[IF AFTER-PARTY:] We're hosting an informal after-party at [LOCATION] from [TIME] to [TIME]. All are welcome.

Will the ceremony be indoors or outdoors?

The ceremony will be held [LOCATION DESCRIPTION]. If the weather is uncooperative, we have a [BACKUP PLAN: indoor space, tented backup]. The reception will be [LOCATION].

We recommend dressing for outdoor conditions even if you anticipate spending most of your time indoors.

Where can I find your registry?

Our registry is at [SITE/LINK]. We are also accepting contributions to our [HONEYMOON FUND / HOME FUND / OTHER]. Your presence at the wedding is the most important gift of all; please do not feel obligated to bring a physical gift.

How do I RSVP?

Please RSVP by [DATE]. You can RSVP through this website [LINK to RSVP page], by returning the response card included with your invitation, or by emailing [EMAIL]. If we don't hear from you by [DATE], we'll assume you're unable to attend. (We hope you can join us.)

Will you have a wedding hashtag?

[CHOOSE ONE]:

• Yes: We'd love it if you used #[YOURHASHTAG] when sharing photos. We'll be collecting these in our wedding album.
• No / unplugged ceremony: We're having an unplugged ceremony. Please put your phones away during the ceremony itself so our photographer can capture the moments without screens in the shots. You're welcome to take photos at the reception.

Four more questions worth answering proactively

If your wedding has any of these characteristics, address them on the website:

What's the plan if it rains?

We have a backup plan for inclement weather: [DESCRIBE]. We'll send an update via email to all guests by [TIME] on the wedding day if we need to move locations. Please check your email the morning of [DATE].

Will there be parking at the venue?

[YES + DETAILS] / [NO, USE SHUTTLE] / [LIMITED, FIRST COME].

Where can we eat near the venue / hotel?

If you're arriving early or staying late, here are some places we recommend:

• [RESTAURANT NAME]: [CUISINE TYPE], [WALKING/DRIVING DISTANCE]
• [RESTAURANT NAME]: [CUISINE TYPE], [DISTANCE]
• [RESTAURANT NAME]: [CUISINE TYPE], [DISTANCE]

Is there an itinerary for the weekend?

[IF MULTI-DAY:]

• Friday: Welcome cocktails at [LOCATION] from [TIME] to [TIME]. Casual attire.
• Saturday: Wedding ceremony at [TIME], reception following. Dress code: [LEVEL].
• Sunday: Farewell brunch at [LOCATION] from [TIME] to [TIME]. Casual attire.

All weekend events are optional. We'd love to see you at as many as you can attend.

What not to put on your wedding website

A few things to keep off:

1. Your exact street address before the wedding date. Use the city and "details revealed in invitation" until then. This is a security and gate-crashing precaution.

2. Your registry as the headline. Registry should be on a separate page, accessible from the menu. Putting it on the home page reads as gift-focused.

3. The full list of who is and is not invited. The invitation handles this; the website does not need to.

4. Long backstories about how you met. A short "our story" section is fine. Two paragraphs is the right length.

5. Detailed family dynamics or drama. If your families have complicated situations, handle them in private communication, not on the wedding website.

6. Cash app or Venmo links. This reads tacky for most cultures and audiences. If you want cash gifts, use a proper honeymoon fund site (Honeyfund, The Knot's cash gift option, Zola) which handles the framing.

Wedding website platform recommendations

The four most-used wedding website platforms, in our observation:

• The Knot: Free, easy, lots of templates. Best for couples who want fast setup and standard functionality.
• Zola: Free, modern templates, integrated registry. Best for couples building registry on Zola anyway.
• Wedding Wire: Free, traditional templates. Best for couples comfortable with WeddingWire's vendor ecosystem.
• Squarespace or custom domain: Premium, full design control. Best for couples who want a high-design wedding website that lasts as a memory.

All four work fine. The platform matters less than the content.

A note on the RSVP page itself

Two practical tips that consistently save couples headaches:

1. Build the RSVP form to collect more than yes/no. Ask for meal selection, dietary restrictions, and song requests in the same form. Centralizing this avoids 50 separate emails.

2. Set the RSVP deadline 30 days before the wedding, not 14. Your caterer needs the final count 21 to 14 days before, and you need a week of buffer for chasing the people who didn't RSVP.

How and when to share the wedding website link

Best practice from wedding planners:

1. Include the URL on save-the-dates. This is the first touchpoint for most guests.
2. Include it again on the invitation. Guests routinely lose track between save-the-dates and invitations.
3. Include it in any pre-wedding email communication. Welcome email, hotel block reminder, ceremony day reminder.
4. Print it on a small card with directions. Some older guests prefer paper.

The site should be live the week you mail save-the-dates and kept updated through the wedding day itself.

Bottom line

A well-built wedding website is the single most underrated planning tool in 2026. It saves you hours of repetitive guest communication, reduces day-of confusion, and gives your guests confidence about what to expect. Use the template above as a starting point and adjust for your specific wedding.

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