What You Need Before You Start
Creating a wedding website takes about 10 minutes if you have these things ready:
- Your wedding date and venue name (even if the full address isn't confirmed)
- Both your names as they should appear
- 1–3 photos of the two of you (pre-wedding shoot photos are ideal)
- A short paragraph about your story (optional but makes the site feel personal)
- Your email address to create an account
Step 1: Choose Your Platform (2 Minutes)
Several platforms make wedding websites quick to set up. Look for one that:
- Is mobile-optimised (most guests will view on a phone)
- Has built-in RSVP functionality
- Supports multiple events (essential for multi-day Indian weddings)
- Lets you password-protect the site for privacy
- Has Indian-aesthetic templates — not just Western floral designs
Wowzey's wedding website feature is designed specifically for Indian weddings, with templates that support multi-event structures, Haldi-to-Reception scheduling, and RSVP tracking built in.
Step 2: Pick a Template (1 Minute)
Choose a template that matches your wedding aesthetic. Most couples pick based on colour palette:
- Royal gold and red — perfect for traditional Hindu or Sikh weddings
- Ivory and blush — for garden or destination weddings
- Teal and gold — a popular choice for Muslim weddings
- Modern minimal — for contemporary couples who prefer clean design
Step 3: Add Your Details (4 Minutes)
Fill in each section of the template:
- Cover page: Your names, wedding date, a hero photo
- Our Story: A short paragraph about how you met (2–3 sentences is enough)
- Events: Each ceremony with date, time, venue, and Google Maps link
- Travel: Nearest airport/station, recommended hotels
- RSVP: Set your deadline and any questions you want to ask (meal preference, number of guests)
Step 4: Upload Photos (1 Minute)
Add 3–5 photos to bring your site to life. Pre-wedding shoot photos work best — they are professionally lit and emotionally resonant. If you don't have professional photos yet, even a couple of nice candid shots are better than placeholders.
Compress your images before uploading — large files slow down page load time, and slow pages frustrate guests on mobile data.
Step 5: Set Up RSVP (1 Minute)
Configure your RSVP form with:
- RSVP deadline date
- Questions you want answered (dietary restrictions? Number of guests?)
- Confirmation message guests see after submitting
- Email or WhatsApp notifications when someone RSVPs
Step 6: Publish and Share (1 Minute)
Hit publish. Your site is live. Now:
- Share the link in your wedding WhatsApp group
- Include the URL on your digital invitation
- Add it to your save the dates
- Consider a custom URL like "meera-and-vikram.wowzey.in" instead of a long random URL
Post-Launch Tips
- Check your RSVP dashboard weekly — follow up with non-responders 2 weeks before your deadline
- Update the site if venue or timing changes — post an announcement banner at the top
- Add a countdown timer if your platform supports it — guests love watching the days tick down
- After the wedding, upload your official photos and keep the site live as a digital memory book
