How to make a wedding website for free, without coding
Short answer
Use a free wedding website builder if you want the fastest route, or a template file on free hosting if you want no ads and a design of your own. Either way, you can be live in an afternoon. Start with the date, place, schedule and RSVP, and add the rest later.
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Your three options
A wedding platform. Services like Zola and Joy give you a free site and a guest list in one account. It is the quickest start, but you work within their layouts, your address usually includes their name, and your guest data sits in their system.
A general website builder. Wix and similar tools offer far more design freedom. The free plans usually show the builder's branding, and a wedding only needs a fraction of what they can do.
A template file on free hosting. You edit a finished design, then upload it to a host such as Netlify, which has a free plan. The template has a one-time cost, and you do a little more setup yourself. In return, you get no ads and your own design.
What to put on it
A good wedding website answers the questions guests would otherwise send you. In order of importance:
- Your names, the date and the town
- The schedule for the day, with addresses and a map link
- An RSVP form with a clear deadline
- Travel and places to stay
- Dress code, children, gifts and anything else people will ask
If some guests are more comfortable in another language, translate at least the schedule and the RSVP.
How to publish it step by step
- Write the content first, in a plain document. It makes every later step faster.
- Choose your platform or template and add your text and photos.
- Publish it and open the link on your phone. Most guests will see it there.
- Send yourself a test RSVP and check that it arrives.
- Share the link by message or email, or print it as a QR code on your invitations.
Do you need your own domain?
No. A free address works fine, especially when guests tap a link instead of typing it. A custom domain is a small yearly cost, and it is worth paying only if you will print the address on your invitations.
Common questions
How long does a wedding website take to make?
Most couples can publish a simple site in an afternoon if the text and photos are ready. Writing the content usually takes longer than building the site.
When should we publish our wedding website?
Publish it before you send your invitations or save the dates, so the link works from the first message. You can add details later.
Do guests need an account to RSVP?
They should not. Check this before choosing a tool, because every extra step means more replies you have to chase.
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