You can build a free wedding website in an afternoon with a wedding planning platform, which gives you RSVP forms, a schedule page and a place for travel details. General site builders give you more design freedom but fewer wedding features. Whichever you pick, set a password and switch off search engine visibility before you share the link.
A wedding website saves you answering the same three questions a hundred times. Where is it, what time does it start, and what should I wear all live on one page your guests can check whenever they like.
Here are nine ways to build one, listed in no particular order and sorted alphabetically. Most of them are wedding planning platforms with RSVP tools built in, and a few are general site builders that give you more control over the look.
The wedding platforms are quicker, because the pages you need are already there. The general builders take longer but suit couples who want something that doesn't look like everyone else's.
Either way, there's one privacy setting worth sorting before your link goes out to a single guest. It's covered in the next section.
Wedding website builders at a glance
In the free plan column, Yes means the site's own pages describe free access, Trial only means a time-limited trial, and No means neither is stated there. Free access often comes with limits, so check what's included before you rely on it.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appy Couple | Wedding website and app | Matching website and guest app | No |
| Carrd | One-page site builder | A single simple page | Yes |
| Joy | Wedding planning platform | Website, RSVPs and guest app | Yes |
| Riley & Grey | Design-led wedding websites | Polished, design-focused templates | Trial only |
| Squarespace | General website builder | Fully custom design | Trial only |
| The Knot | Wedding planning platform | Website, RSVPs and registry | Yes |
| WeddingWire | Wedding planning platform | Website with vendor tools | Yes |
| Wedsites | Wedding website builder | Website, invitations and seating | Yes |
| Zola | Wedding planning platform | Website, RSVPs and registry | Yes |
Nine wedding website builders to compare
Appy Couple
Best for: Couples who'd like their guests to have a wedding app as well as a website.
Carrd
Best for: Small weddings and elopements that only need one clean page with the key details.
Joy
Best for: Couples who want a website, RSVPs and a guest app managed in one place.
Riley & Grey
Best for: Couples who care most about how the site looks and are happy to start with a trial.
Squarespace
Best for: Couples who already know Squarespace or want total control of the layout.
The Knot
Best for: Couples planning with a big wedding platform who want everything linked to it.
WeddingWire
Best for: Couples who are also using it to find and message wedding suppliers.
Wedsites
Best for: Organised planners who want a seating chart builder next to their website.
Zola
Best for: Couples who want a matching website and registry with plenty of templates.
The privacy setting couples miss
Here's the detail most couples don't realise. A password and search engine visibility are two separate settings. The Knot's help centre explains that password protection restricts who can view your site, while hiding it from search engines is a different toggle under Visibility.
It also says that once you turn off search visibility, it can take up to 30 days for your link to stop appearing in search results. So switch it off on the day you build the site, not the week before the wedding, and add a password if you'd rather strangers didn't see your address and date.
What a good wedding website includes
- The essentials up top: date, time, venue and dress code before anything else.
- An RSVP form: with meal choices and a note field so you're not chasing guests.
- Travel and stay: nearby hotels, parking and how to get there.
- A clear timeline: ceremony, drinks, meal and when the evening ends.
- Your story, kept short: guests love it, but they're there for the details.
Building your site in a weekend
- Pick a builder and choose a template that matches your invitations.
- Add the date, venue, timeline and dress code first.
- Set up the RSVP form with the questions you need answered.
- Switch off search visibility and add a password.
- Send the link to two friends to test before it goes on your invitations.
Making the day itself run smoothly
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My plain advice on free wedding websites
Pick the platform you're already using for your registry or guest list, because keeping everything in one place saves hours. If you're not using one yet, choose the template you like best and don't overthink it.
Then sort the privacy settings on day one. A wedding website should make life easier for your guests, not hand your address to anyone who searches your names.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a wedding website for free?
Yes. Several wedding platforms let you build a full site with RSVPs without paying anything.
When should we launch our wedding website?
Most couples share it with their save the dates, so guests have time to plan travel.
Should our wedding website have a password?
It's a good idea if you list your address, date or travel plans.
Will a password stop Google showing our site?
Not on its own. Search visibility is a separate setting, so turn that off too.
What should go on a wedding website?
Date, time, venue, dress code, RSVP, travel details and a timeline for the day.
Can guests RSVP on a free wedding website?
Yes. Most wedding platforms include an RSVP form in their free version.
Do we need a custom domain?
No. The free web address works fine, though some couples like a custom one.
Can we add our registry to the website?
Most wedding platforms let you link or build a registry on the same site.
How long does it take to build?
A simple site takes an afternoon. A fully designed one can take a weekend.
What if our plans change?
Update the site first, then send a short message pointing guests to it.
Should we include our love story?
A short version is lovely. Keep the practical details easiest to find.
Can older guests use a wedding website?
Yes, but send key details by text or post to anyone who isn't online.
