What you should have on your wedding website

A wedding website is a great way to let your guests know all the details of your wedding. Here are some ways to make sure your site is fabulous:

* Put all the details of your wedding-- the what, when and where. Also, include maps and directions to the wedding and reception sites. This will answer many of the questions your guests might have.

* For your out-of-town guests, use the website to make their travel arrangements simpler by including hotel, rental car information and maps and by suggesting restaurants and fun activities.

* Share your love story and how you met. Not only will this appeal to guests, it will also make your wedding more personal for them.

* Include info about your attendants. Provide their names and tell how you know them; this will be interesting for your guests as well.

* Place a link to your wedding registries.

* Don't ramble. Sharing a little personal information is good and interesting; sharing your life story is not a good idea.

* Stay away from copyrighted info and pictures.

Source: What to put on your wedding website

5 fab resources for brides

Wedding planning can be very hectic so here are five wonderful websites to help you with any and everything you might need:

Chocolate Brides- Provides wedding inspiration for brides of color. It's all about promoting loving marriages, building friendships and supporting one another through the highs and lows of life.

DIY Bride- Serves as a way for couples to share ideas, templates and tips on creating a kick-a** do-it-yourself wedding no matter one's budget or skill level.

Offbeat Bride- A blog with tons of "wedding porn" (photos from real people's really offbeat weddings), advice and inspiration for couples who are working their butts off to create authentic weddings full of intention and personality.

Project Wedding-Connects brides across the nation and helps them share ideas, advice and vendor recommendations.

TheKnot- A one-stop wedding planning solution featuring first-class fashion, inspiring images, personalized tools and more.

Feel free to share your favorite wedding websites below!

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Do you take this website……

There is a myriad of free wedding websites out there on the web but who has time to go through most of them to find the one best suited to your needs? Not to worry, that is what Marry Me Productions has done for you. Wedding websites are not just for the couples who are having a destination wedding or have half their guests traveling from out of town. Everyone is online and plugged in these days so why not keep all your friends and family instantly updated regarding everything about your wedding? You'll notice how much time and headaches it will save you by giving all your guests the information and stories ahead of time.

All free wedding websites offer you the standard items: guest list, registry, maps, photo album etc. What we've done is listed all the best and unique features beyond the basics that some (free) wedding websites can offer you. Happy surfing !

http://www.momentville.com/
- Carbon neutral: carbon emissions from the servers are offset with the planting of new trees
- Activity feeds can be linked directly to your Facebook account or other websites. Guests also have the option to sign up for your activity feeds so they always know what you’re up to in the planning process
- Guests can upload their own photos to your website. You’d be amazed at how many great shots your friends have of you and your finance that you have never seen. You could even use some in your wedding day slide show
- Designer website themes that can be matched with paper invitations from http://www.moderngirlinvitations.com/

http://www.mywedding.com/
- Designer website themes can be matched to paper invitations from http://www.minted.com/ or http://www.papeterie.com/ or http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/
- Gift registry is linked to www.wishpot.com to let you add registry items beyond your local department store. Wishpot also offers product feedback and recommendations and the chance to talk to other brides. Kiss that old fashioned scanning gun goodbye !
- Import your address book to send group emails to your guests

http://www.ewedding.com/
- Virtual ‘planning’ rooms (think chat rooms) where people involved in the planning process of your wedding can meet. Rooms are protected by a password separate from the website password
- Polls for guests to help you in your planning: ask your guests what music they want to hear the DJ play, or where should you go for your honeymoon?
- Newlyweds section post-wedding: update your guests about how married life is treating you, your new home etc.

http://www.weddingannouncer.com/
- Seating planner
- Gift registry tracking