Couples announce to their wedding guests the most important things they need to know – the day, time, place, and dress code – by sending out wedding invitations, whether in paper format or digitally. However, sometimes the information you need to provide to the guests is more than can fit in the invitation. Most often, guests have many additional questions. A great solution is to create a wedding website which will be a practical and useful tool for sharing information and answering questions. Thus, you will save time by avoiding answering similar questions repeatedly. Also, the wedding website is beautiful and exciting.

You can create a wedding website to include more than just wedding information. It can tell your dating story and provide the guests with an opportunity to share the fun and lovely memories they have experienced with you.

Frequently asked questions by the wedding guests:

When, where and what time will the wedding ceremony and celebration take place?

These are essential questions for guests to plan and organize their time. It is also important to inform whether the wedding ceremony and celebration will be in one location or whether each wedding event will take place elsewhere because you also have to think about getting from one point to another.

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What is the wedding dress code?

There are general guidelines that are important to follow when arriving at a wedding, such as not wearing a bright red dress not to overshadow the bride and the event itself. But if there is a curated wedding theme and colour scheme, guests must be informed in time so that they can plan their outfits and accessories accordingly.

Indoors or outdoors?

Regardless of the season, the preparation for wedding guests varies if the wedding takes place indoors or outdoors. It affects the choice of wedding attire and shoes, but it can also apply to the choice of gifts.

When to give gifts?

IIt will be helpful for guests to know if you don't plan to receive the gifts immediately after the ceremony, so they don't have to carry them unnecessarily. Also, let guests know if you do not want to receive flowers or gifts as such but instead prefer to receive money as a gift or dog food for charity.

Where to go after the wedding ceremony? What will we do after the wedding ceremony?

Weddings are so different! In some, the newlyweds spend the whole day with the guests, while in others, the guests spend 2-3 hours entertaining while the couple goes on a photoshoot.

Where to park a car?

Great, if there is a spacious and comfortable parking lot at the wedding ceremony and celebration venue. However, if the venue is in a harder-to-reach location or in the city centre, where it may be difficult to find a free parking lot, inform your guests of the nearest and most convenient parking options.

Can we take the children with us?

It is best to make it clear in the wedding invitation whether the celebration is for adults only or it is family-friendly, as this is a delicate matter that guests should not have to worry about. However, if the invitation does not specify this matter, you can also inform on the wedding website.

Can I take my week ago met new boyfriend with me?

If a guest is invited alone without a plus-one, the guest may want to bring their new boyfriend or girlfriend. However, if the number of guests at the wedding is limited, this must be clearly stated.

Are there accommodation options?

This question is the most frequently asked. Everyone will feel comfortable knowing in advance if the accommodation will be guaranteed after the party. If this is not planned, indicate the nearest possible accommodation for guests to choose the most suitable one.

Author: IEVA KRASTINA

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